What movie are you viewing at the moment? - Page 2

**Wendigo** · August 23rd, 2009, 07:36 PM

V for Vendetta
I watched it ages ago and quite liked it but has not read the book.
Now having just read the book I thought I'd watch the movie again. I can see why many fans didn't like it as it is not as faithful as they may have hoped for. Funny though how some aspects of the film seem to be more relevant these days, which probably says more about the world today than the movie though.

**imtrying** · August 23rd, 2009, 08:22 PM

I just finished watching "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" with the commentary track. Director Amy Heckerling and writer Cameron Crowe do it together. It's highly entertaining. The thing I found most interesting is that they continue to talk for almost eight minutes after the film has ended. I'm staring at a black screen and they're still talking. I've never seen that before. Has anyone seen that on another DVD commentary track?

**Wendigo** · August 31st, 2009, 01:35 PM

Outpost - weird................followed by Dead Snow.
Why won't these Nazi's stay dead.
I've got Oasis of the Zombies and Zombie Lake, I've got to find a new copy of Shock Waves now

**Wendigo** · August 31st, 2009, 06:07 PM

Death Note and the follow up Death Note : The Last Name.
Shame the perception of justice failing ordinary people is so universal.

**blondifan** · September 1st, 2009, 07:00 PM

Just watched the third instalment and while I don't remember anything about the second, other than I didn't enjoy it as much as the first.

The 'Butterfly Effect" is the outcome of events that alter as a result of effecting change from traveling through time, a subject I find interesting.
I'd easily give this four out of five thumbs up while the cute little blonde barmaid with the big breasts and the unfortunate tatoo could easily get some thing else up, before she meets her demise.
Pretty gorey in places, but still good a good watch. (Hey it's a horror film!)
No added commentry, deleted scenes or extras and it doesn't really need any.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=18901478

**blondifan** · September 4th, 2009, 05:00 AM

I just borrowed and watched the two disc deluxe edition of Jonathon Demme's Neil Young Nashville biopic.
It's okay. I personally prefer when he 'rocks out' on 'Old Black', which only makes one appearance here, in the hands of someone else.

Recorded in Nashville's "Grand Ol Opry" theatre home, the Ryman Auditorium, with the band that had just recorded the unreleased "Prairie Wind" album in 2006. He'd just been diagnosed as having a brain aneurysm and his father had recently died.
A very slick production considering the short amount of time they had to pull it all together.

Neil uses Hank Williams old Martin, on both the album and the film.
Also features Emmylou Harris, who in my opinion never looked finer!

Kinda funny really as I came out and checked the "What are you listening to" thread here, during a coffee break, to find two people consecutively were listening to Neil.
(You know you're spending too much time here when others start channeling you).

**John C. Holmes** · September 6th, 2009, 05:10 AM

I'm currently watching "Porn King: The Trials of Al Goldstein" right now and I'm blown away by this guy. He's particularly detestable but somehow likeable. The inside look at the last gasps of SCREW magazine is simply an eye opener of how old school porning was done. It's also a good cautionary tale of what can happen to you if you stop caring just when the rest of the world is passing you by.

Highlights:

Larry Flynt's very insightful views on Al's psychie and their friendship. (Anyone who thought Larry was a fruitcake at this point in his life is WRONG.)

The insider's look at what was left of Screw Magazine.

GRANDPA AL LEWIS: CHARACTER WITNESS

All the great Midnight Blue footage. Ah to have been a New Yorker with no life in the late 70's...

Ron Jeremy's thoughts and stories. (One of MANY reasons why I can never hate the guy no matter how unattractive he is.)

Lowlights:

Good God Al is HARD to like. There were a lot of occasions where I thought 'karma's a bitch' when he fell on VERY hard times. Having said that I couldn't help but feel sorry for a guy who's mental problems have never been properly addressed.

ANY segment devoted to Al's estranged son were your cue to press the fast forward button.

Al's grip on reality in dealing with the judicial system was non existant. He was fighting first ammendment issues in the wrong venue for a crime he wasn't even being prosecuted for. This was borderline mental illness theater if he wasn't clearly doing this to sell copies of Screw.

Where Al is now. (Painful to sit through but I must to remind myself of what could happen to me.)

All in all it's a movie any fan of old school porn should see. Great documentary and lots of vintage clips and stories!

**Wendigo** · September 6th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Finished Watchmen - now about to start on Confessions From a Holiday Camp.

**Clouddancer** · September 6th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wendigo

Finished Watchmen - now about to start on Confessions From a Holiday Camp.

I've just finished Watchmen, what did you make of it?
Was it just me who was confused & wondering what I'd just seen. Perhaps I'm just gtting too old!!!

**Wendigo** · September 6th, 2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clouddancer

I've just finished Watchmen, what did you make of it?
Was it just me who was confused & wondering what I'd just seen. Perhaps I'm just gtting too old!!!

I was a late developer with regards to Watchmen and only read the book a few weeks ago. It took a few liberties but on the whole was pretty good, especially Rorschach and The Comedian. I think it was wise to leave out the alien invasion idea.

September 1st, 2009, 07:00 PM	#15
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 54,993 Thanked 60,208 Times in 4,401 Posts	Butterfly Effect 3 Revelations Just watched the third instalment and while I don't remember anything about the second, other than I didn't enjoy it as much as the first. The 'Butterfly Effect" is the outcome of events that alter as a result of effecting change from traveling through time, a subject I find interesting. I'd easily give this four out of five thumbs up while the cute little blonde barmaid with the big breasts and the unfortunate tatoo could easily get some thing else up, before she meets her demise. Pretty gorey in places, but still good a good watch. (Hey it's a horror film!) No added commentry, deleted scenes or extras and it doesn't really need any. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/index.html?curid=18901478

September 4th, 2009, 05:00 AM	#16
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 54,993 Thanked 60,208 Times in 4,401 Posts	Neil Young - Heart of Gold DVD I just borrowed and watched the two disc deluxe edition of Jonathon Demme's Neil Young Nashville biopic. It's okay. I personally prefer when he 'rocks out' on 'Old Black', which only makes one appearance here, in the hands of someone else. Recorded in Nashville's "Grand Ol Opry" theatre home, the Ryman Auditorium, with the band that had just recorded the unreleased "Prairie Wind" album in 2006. He'd just been diagnosed as having a brain aneurysm and his father had recently died. A very slick production considering the short amount of time they had to pull it all together. Neil uses Hank Williams old Martin, on both the album and the film. Also features Emmylou Harris, who in my opinion never looked finer! Kinda funny really as I came out and checked the "What are you listening to" thread here, during a coffee break, to find two people consecutively were listening to Neil. (You know you're spending too much time here when others start channeling you).

September 6th, 2009, 05:10 AM	#17
John C. Holmes Vintage Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 710 Thanks: 14,636 Thanked 7,446 Times in 682 Posts	I'm currently watching "Porn King: The Trials of Al Goldstein" right now and I'm blown away by this guy. He's particularly detestable but somehow likeable. The inside look at the last gasps of SCREW magazine is simply an eye opener of how old school porning was done. It's also a good cautionary tale of what can happen to you if you stop caring just when the rest of the world is passing you by. Highlights: Larry Flynt's very insightful views on Al's psychie and their friendship. (Anyone who thought Larry was a fruitcake at this point in his life is WRONG.) The insider's look at what was left of Screw Magazine. GRANDPA AL LEWIS: CHARACTER WITNESS All the great Midnight Blue footage. Ah to have been a New Yorker with no life in the late 70's... Ron Jeremy's thoughts and stories. (One of MANY reasons why I can never hate the guy no matter how unattractive he is.) Lowlights: Good God Al is HARD to like. There were a lot of occasions where I thought 'karma's a bitch' when he fell on VERY hard times. Having said that I couldn't help but feel sorry for a guy who's mental problems have never been properly addressed. ANY segment devoted to Al's estranged son were your cue to press the fast forward button. Al's grip on reality in dealing with the judicial system was non existant. He was fighting first ammendment issues in the wrong venue for a crime he wasn't even being prosecuted for. This was borderline mental illness theater if he wasn't clearly doing this to sell copies of Screw. Where Al is now. (Painful to sit through but I must to remind myself of what could happen to me.) All in all it's a movie any fan of old school porn should see. Great documentary and lots of vintage clips and stories! Last edited by Estreeter; September 6th, 2009 at 05:12 AM.. Reason: Text

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August 23rd, 2009, 07:36 PM	#11
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,712 Thanks: 259,810 Thanked 1,138,629 Times in 113,834 Posts	V for Vendetta I watched it ages ago and quite liked it but has not read the book. Now having just read the book I thought I'd watch the movie again. I can see why many fans didn't like it as it is not as faithful as they may have hoped for. Funny though how some aspects of the film seem to be more relevant these days, which probably says more about the world today than the movie though.

August 23rd, 2009, 08:22 PM	#12
imtrying Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 14,832 Thanked 17,238 Times in 1,043 Posts	I just finished watching "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" with the commentary track. Director Amy Heckerling and writer Cameron Crowe do it together. It's highly entertaining. The thing I found most interesting is that they continue to talk for almost eight minutes after the film has ended. I'm staring at a black screen and they're still talking. I've never seen that before. Has anyone seen that on another DVD commentary track?

August 31st, 2009, 01:35 PM	#13
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,712 Thanks: 259,810 Thanked 1,138,629 Times in 113,834 Posts	Outpost - weird................followed by Dead Snow. Why won't these Nazi's stay dead. I've got Oasis of the Zombies and Zombie Lake, I've got to find a new copy of Shock Waves now

August 31st, 2009, 06:07 PM	#14
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,712 Thanks: 259,810 Thanked 1,138,629 Times in 113,834 Posts	Death Note and the follow up Death Note : The Last Name. Shame the perception of justice failing ordinary people is so universal.

September 6th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#18
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,712 Thanks: 259,810 Thanked 1,138,629 Times in 113,834 Posts	Finished Watchmen - now about to start on Confessions From a Holiday Camp.