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  • Originally posted by Topper View Post
    "Bridge of Spies" was one of the better movies we've seen in a long while. The character development of the protagonist, the depiction of the times, the concerns of the attorney as well as what the social sentiments were at the time seemed very authentic. Some of the little details such as climbing over the walls made it tighter than I would have expected.
    I'm not a huge movie watcher, but saw this on TV the other day and gave it a try. I really enjoyed it.

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    • Originally posted by Bo Diddley View Post
      I'm not a huge movie watcher, but saw this on TV the other day and gave it a try. I really enjoyed it.
      Not sure if I already commented on it, but I enjoyed Bridge of Spies as well. Interesting to see all the interaction between the various agencies/countries trying to accomplish their own diverse goals.
      "I think it was King Benjamin who said 'you sorry ass shitbags who have no skills that the market values also have an obligation to have the attitude that if one day you do in fact win the PowerBall Lottery that you will then impart of your substance to those without.'"
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      • Originally posted by Pelado View Post
        Not sure if I already commented on it, but I enjoyed Bridge of Spies as well. Interesting to see all the interaction between the various agencies/countries trying to accomplish their own diverse goals.
        When we visited Berlin recently, we tried to trace some of the spots identified in the movie. It was kinda eerie to walk and travel within former East Berlin, although admittedly much less so than it would have been in 1990.
        Last edited by Topper; 10-13-2017, 10:52 AM.
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        • Originally posted by Topper View Post
          Coming from two Utes, I can understand why you are in bed together.

          I enjoyed it as much as one can enjoy a comic book made movie, especially since my wife went and enjoyed herself. I would rate it about a 7.
          go fuck yourself
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          • Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
            Comic book movies are so dumb. No plans to see WW.


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            • Originally posted by Jeff Lebowski View Post
              Comic book movies are so dumb. No plans to see WW.


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              I generally agree with you. But I really liked (and still enjoy) the last two Christopher Nolan Batman movies.

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              • Originally posted by smokymountainrain View Post
                go f*k yourself
                Seems like a ban-worthy insult from the Topper.
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                • Originally posted by smokymountainrain View Post
                  mrs smr convinced me to see wonder woman. on a scale from 1 -10, I've decided superhero movies have a ceiling of about a 3.5. I'd give ww a solid 2.5. incredibly dumb (like all superhero movies) and probably not worth the $2 or whatever i paid at the dollar theater, but it entertained me sufficiently and i enjoy hanging with the mrs, so I'd call it a success.
                  So all things equal you give this movie a 7? That's about the consensus.
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                  • In general I think the superhero movies are pretty bad. I thought WW was pretty good until it turned into the final big confrontation. Up til then I liked it quite a bit. As far as action type movies go, it wasn't bad. Much more watchable, IMO, than any of the fast and furious franchise, for example (although to be honest, I have never made it through a FandF movie).
                    PLesa excuse the tpyos.

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                    • I've never been much into superhero movies either, but after I gave Man of Steel a try (because Nolan was involved) I gave up. Haven't seen one since.
                      I intend to live forever.
                      So far, so good.
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                      • Originally posted by creekster View Post
                        In general I think the superhero movies are pretty bad. I thought WW was pretty good until it turned into the final big confrontation. Up til then I liked it quite a bit. As far as action type movies go, it wasn't bad. Much more watchable, IMO, than any of the fast and furious franchise, for example (although to be honest, I have never made it through a FandF movie).
                        Same

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                        • Originally posted by Brian View Post
                          I've never been much into superhero movies either, but after I gave Man of Steel a try (because Nolan was involved) I gave up. Haven't seen one since.
                          You guys are all too high brow, and miss the point of various genres.

                          Comic book movies are a lighter version of pure violence to let it all out type of movie. Naturally they try to tap into the dark doubts of the would be hero or heroine, but the movies are not supposed to be deep philosophical works of art.

                          They are the modern version of the spaghetti western, just bad guys, more bad guys, and few good guys shooting it up. This is not to say they should replace works of art or other genres, but if you take them for what they are supposed, escapism with no point other than to watch shit be blown up, then they can be worth the price of popcorn and some soda.

                          We have more narrow versions of the genre in terms of the "fight movie" or the sports hero who is down and out. The plots are very similar to that genre.
                          "Guitar groups are on their way out, Mr Epstein."

                          Upon rejecting the Beatles, Dick Rowe told Brian Epstein of the January 1, 1962 audition for Decca, which signed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes instead.

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                          • we watched interstellar again last week (after originally seeing it in theaters). it's underappreciated and going to be recognized as a classic
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                            • Originally posted by jay santos View Post
                              Same
                              sorry to be a one-upper, but I've never even started a fast and furious movie. (c:
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                              So far, so good.
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                              • Originally posted by Topper View Post
                                You guys are all too high brow, and miss the point of various genres.

                                Comic book movies are a lighter version of pure violence to let it all out type of movie. Naturally they try to tap into the dark doubts of the would be hero or heroine, but the movies are not supposed to be deep philosophical works of art.

                                They are the modern version of the spaghetti western, just bad guys, more bad guys, and few good guys shooting it up. This is not to say they should replace works of art or other genres, but if you take them for what they are supposed, escapism with no point other than to watch shit be blown up, then they can be worth the price of popcorn and some soda.

                                We have more narrow versions of the genre in terms of the "fight movie" or the sports hero who is down and out. The plots are very similar to that genre.
                                They are also modern versions of mythology. And could be so much more than just CGI, bad acting and bad dialogue porn.
                                I get the various genres, and these are just money making formulas that are safe and easy to make. Like you say, they are made because people go to them.
                                I just wish every once in a while something meaningful would emerge. Mythology is too important for it not be. How long has it been since Dark Knight?
                                I intend to live forever.
                                So far, so good.
                                --Steven Wright

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