<p>World’s End was a perfect summer movie. It’s a beer crawl meets apocalyptic zombies. Not the usual fare for me but it was one DH and I could both agree on. Especially loved the very “listenable” soundtrack because I’m a huge fan of britpop from the 80-90s. If you like your zombies with some indierock, and who doesn’t, go see this :)</p>
<p>I saw Closed Circuit. It was like eating one of those frozen dinners where you keep hoping for it to taste like the picture on the box. Stick with the preview – it’s much more exciting.</p>
<p>You’re Next was pretty funny if you go into it knowing that you’re supposed to laugh a little. You do have to be willing to stomach the blood, gore, etc. And you can’t really find it funny if you’re highly strung and easily offended. But it was very unique, and that’s all I ask for in movies. Side note, I’m really mad that they’re not screening The Spectacular Now in my area. Really wanted to see that.</p>
<p>Okay, I’m sold on The World’s End. I’ll go see a movie based on the soundtrack. A surprise movie I enjoyed was 500 Cigarettes, as I love music from that area. Not a new movie, but worth catching. You’ll be surprised to see the future stars that were in it.</p>
<p>I just came back from Houston and was reading the Houston Chronicle before committing it to cat litter fodder. Saw a movie called Austenland was going to be showing there. It, of course, is not coming to my area.</p>
<p>Anyone seen this, please let me know how it is. Will try to catch it on cable or DVD when it comes out if worth a recommendation. I loved Becoming Jane, but did not like the Jane Austen Book Club, except for Emily Blunt, who is one of my favorite actresses now.</p>
<p>NJTheatermom- thanks for this recommendation
The Women on the 6th Floor</p>
<p>Enjoyed it!!!</p>
<p>One of the best soundtracks ever.
[Theme</a> From The Diving Bell And The Butterfly - Paul Cantelon - YouTube](<a href=“Theme From The Diving Bell And The Butterfly - Paul Cantelon - YouTube”>Theme From The Diving Bell And The Butterfly - Paul Cantelon - YouTube)</p>
<p>^^Glad to hear it, SJCM. :)</p>
<p>Also saw Blue Jasmine and was disappointed. I felt like the story was a bit too obvious and that the acting was, at times, awkward. It seemed as though the actors were encouraged to improvise in places and it just didn’t work.</p>
<p>Haha agreed Monte! Nothing like hearing your fave music in Dolby Surround. Aside from the music, World’s End was witty in that inimitable Brit fashion and kind of an unusually hard flick to categorize, I’d say a buddy movie with a twist. But I have to warn you, you will leave feeling thirsty ;)</p>
<p>Haven’t read the whole thread so forgive me if I’m repeating someone else’s post. That being said, I just watched a film called “The Space Between” about the immediate effect of 911 on two very different people. Very good film - thought-provoking and well-acted.</p>
<p>I saw “The Space Between” and thought it was wonderful. I cried myself sick though.</p>
<p>A movie called Arthur Newman keeps showing up on my Facebook. It stars Emily Blunt and Colin Firth. Anyone seen this? Is it coming soon, already been and gone, or direct to cable/DVD?</p>
<p>BTW, son is taking a class called Cinema of the 70s right now. They started with American Graffiti, then Deer Hunter as an assignment, and yesterday, watched Born on the Fourth of July. So I guess they’re going to view movies dealing with the 70s, too. He says his textbook talks a lot about Bonnie and Clyde, and is anxious to see that one, and how it impacted the film industry. Son and I are big movie buffs, and I am so thrilled that he has finally been able to fit a film class into his engineering schedule!</p>
<p>If you never caught these, try to catch them now while they’re on cable.</p>
<p>The Tao of Steve. I so wanted to see this when it was released, but came and went so quickly at the local art theater at the time. I love it!</p>
<p>Muriel’s Wedding, is on demand on Flix right now, until tomorrow. Had to watch it when I saw the description as being about an ABBA fan. Wow, what a treat this movie was! So glad I gave it a chance!</p>
<p>Short Term 12. Wow. Go see it. Now.</p>
<p>The Before Sunrise trilogy is a must. Even if you’re a guy. Great movies</p>
<p>“Even if you’re a guy.”</p>
<p>Because guys don’t like emotional, talky, well done films?</p>
<p>Saw the preview of “enough Said” last night. It was ok, but there we , IMO, no chemistry between the late James Gandolfini and Julia Louis Dreyfus. It probably didn’t help that there was a woman with a relatively young kid who talked through much of the movie sitting behind us. The movie is only rated PG-13 but it was really not for this kid (who maybe was 13, maybe)</p>
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<p>I took “History in the Movies” class in college and watched a lot of films from the 30’s and 40’s. Of course that WAS in the '70’s :)</p>
<p>Wadjda! Saudi Arabian movie. Really terrific.</p>
<p>We really liked Enough Said. It is full of complaining and personal nastiness but somehow manages to come off as light and comedic, which is an achievement. </p>
<p>Julia Louis-Dreyfuss is very good at and has had a lot of practice in acting uncomfortable. I thought all the acting was good and the direction was largely seamless except for a few TV-like setups. </p>
<p>I couldn’t help but look at Gandolfini for signs of heart disease. One was obvious, deeply creased and folded earlobes. He also had that lidding or growing prominence of the brow, but it’s hard to see stuff when a person is made-up and lit for film. </p>
<p>I still feel bad that I was talking to the guy who ran a local store and his appearance screamed congestive heart failure - the gulping breath, the ashy appearance, etc. - and I didn’t say anything because I’m not a doctor and don’t want to be a busybody. He died within 2 weeks. Nice guy. I doubt it was a surprise to him, but maybe.</p>
<p>BTW, one of my favorite classes was the history of film from the beginning to sound. Amazing story of technical, cultural and artistic transformation. Learning to appreciate silents was important for my development; it taught me how to watch better, how to tune my expectations to the form instead of wanting it to rush at modern speed. There is not much like watching an essentially forgotten Garbo film made for pure entertainment back in the 20’s.</p>