What is the latest movie you watched and what did you think of it?

[megabyteme]

Congrats on the 15k/200k milestones, clocker!

I'm sold on the idea of a spelling bee, but I would want either animated bee characters, or Vin Diesel involved. I predict that would hit at least $860 million. Here's hoping Hollywood is paying attention...

[iLOVENZB]

Congrats on the 15k/200k milestones, clocker!

I'm sold on the idea of a spelling bee, but I would want either animated bee characters, or Vin Diesel involved. I predict that would hit at least $860 million. Here's hoping Hollywood is paying attention...

Won't watch it unless there's a fly that's voiced by a black standup that YELLS!

[JebusAT]

I watch Rango yesterday with the kids...man what a funny movie, I was laughing so hard beer almost came out of my nose, highly recommend watching it!

[Artemis]

Congrats on the superfabmilestones clocker & thanks for the heads up on Thor, I already had it on my severely dubious list, you have just confirmed it as two hours of my life I would want back.
Since I am going through a bit of a classic movies phase atm (why not the current releases seem to be for a lower life form) I rewatched one of my all time fav's and it still is a joy, the original Flight of the Phoenix http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059183/ . This story is a great character piece with a great ensemble cast with each character carefully crafted, as you learn about each of the characters the movie involves you in them and in a backdrop of desperation it is a great story of the human spirit overcoming adversity.
The 2004 remake is a pale CGI shadow of the depth of character in this movie, and if you enjoy a good yarn and characters with real depth then this is an enjoyable watch.

[megabyteme]

Congrats on the 15k/200k milestones, clocker!

I'm sold on the idea of a spelling bee, but I would want either animated bee characters, or Vin Diesel involved. I predict that would hit at least $860 million. Here's hoping Hollywood is paying attention...

Won't watch it unless there's a fly that's voiced by a black standup that YELLS!

If there is anything I have learned from Hollywood it is that black people always shout. And they are scared of ghosts. If I ever meet one in real life, I'll shout and make the there's-a-spooky-ghost face. Surely, it will help in bridging the cultural divide.

[clocker]

Yes, he makes great jeans.

[IdolEyes787]

OK! It's a red letter day!
Not only will this be my 15,000 post but a few hours ago my 20 year old Mazda rolled over 200K on the odometer, so it's a double superfab landmark!

A documentary about the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee, Spellbound follows eight (semi-disparate) kids as they try to make the finals of the national bee.
Who knew spelling could be so compelling?
The scenes at the finals as the kids run into words they don't know are alternately hilarious and heartbreaking...and that is the whole point.
Even the kids realize the essential absurdity of what they're attempting but they strive like maniacs to achieve it (keep in mind, they can't be over 14 and for most of them this was their own idea) and the moments when they face their failure are pure art.
And relief, mostly.
You'll feel far more emotion and feel much more entertained if you watch Spellbound rather than that idiotic CGI placeholder I mentioned above.

Since I am going through a bit of a classic movies phase atm (why not the current releases seem to be for a lower life form) I rewatched one of my all time fav's and it still is a joy, the original Flight of the Phoenix http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059183/ . This story is a great character piece with a great ensemble cast with each character carefully crafted, as you learn about each of the characters the movie involves you in them and in a backdrop of desperation it is a great story of the human spirit overcoming adversity.
The 2004 remake is a pale CGI shadow of the depth of character in this movie, and if you enjoy a good yarn and characters with real depth then this is an enjoyable watch.

Congratulations on reaching something few achieve and hopefully none aspire to.
Anyway no matter how many or few km posts you have here I shall forever feel small beside your wit and intelligence.

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Funny how a movie requires nothing but enough character development to make you care about what is actually happening to the people onscreen to actually succeed doesn't it?
Btw couldn't agree more about Flight of the Phoenix.

[Microphoner]

Thor, not that great i think.

[thebazzla]

Thor, not that great i think.

i concur but for a slightly different reason.
not a fan of the Marvel stuff and i did watch it because of the imdb rating but it didnt do it for me....

[dreamgirl]

I watched Cowboys and Aliens. Wasn't that good. Cool special effects but the story was kinda meh.