How about a movie thread?

[finnbow]

Originally Posted by bobabode

The Big Lebowski because why not.

Speaking of the Coen brothers, I just watched Miller's Crossing last night for the first time in ~25 years (unlike Lebowski which I've watched pretty much annually since it was released).

FWIW, the nihilists that were chasing Lebowski and his buddies remind me of Trump supporters.

"Nihilists! Fuck me. I mean, say what you want about the tenets of National Soci@lism, Dude, at least it's an ethos."

- Walter Sobchak

[bobabode]

'Mr. Smith Goes To Washington' with Jimmy Stewart

[Pio1980]

Seen a few since I checked in, last was Hacksaw Ridge.
Getting the obvious out first, Mel Gibson, the director, has been an asshole and may still be an asshole. The promotion has been notably minus his name.
Yet, he is a remarkable film maker and storyteller with more than a penchant to having the audience squirming as a primary goal, but here it serves the story well with realistic battle scenes.
The religious aspects thankfully remain part of the principal's character rather than proselytization.
Desmond Doss lived quietly several miles north of me in the next town for his later years until he passed ten years ago, I never knowingly met him.
Ultimately, this is a story based on a modest man of exceptional character true to his standards.

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[bobabode]

'The Imitation Game' with Benedict Cumberbatch.

Helluva movie and a helluva story. It could be argued that Alan Turing is responsible for the machine I'm typing this post on. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by bobabode

'The Imitation Game' with Benedict Cumberbatch.

Helluva movie and a helluva story. It could be argued that Alan Turing is responsible for the machine I'm typing this post on. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing

A genius, tortured to death under color of law by fascist idiots.

Idiots like genial Mike Pence, keep in mind.

[donquixote99]

Do look at Soundbreaker, a series now on PBS. Very cool documentary series delving into the process of making recorded music--starting more or less with Sun Records. Just watched the first episode, which focuses on the role of the producer. Great stories, and great soundtrack!

You get to hear Elvis's first recorded song. It is NOT 'That's Alright Moma,' not in any sense. But Sam Phillips tells the story that Elvis had been doing very boring, 'safe' material in his first studio session until Phillips told him the session 'wasn't working out.' THEN Elvis cut loose with 'That's Alright Moma' and stood everyone on their ear.

[Dondilion]

Colombian Telenovela: La Nina. A young girl, an ex guerrilla, tries to make good after her reintroduction into society.

Some insights into what moves Colombia.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by donquixote99

A genius, tortured to death under color of law by fascist idiots.

Idiots like genial Mike Pence, keep in mind.

This is true. I just can't wrap my head around why these alleged Christians fill themselves with hate because of other people's love. There's a special place in hell waiting for them.

[bobabode]

Binge watching 'Poldark' on PBS.

[bobabode]

The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) Helen Mirrin, Om Puri, Manish Dayal

Good flick.