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LifeChoices said:
I like these films on the GFC, I'm going to look out for Margin Call - thanks for that.

While in the US I watched an interesting film on HBO called Too Big To Fail about the GFC, starring some very good actors. William Hurt must be feeling the GFC. The guy playing Ben Bernanke put in a good performance too. I don't think it's ever been screened here. But well worth a download, if you find it and like these sorts of doco dramas.
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Looks good will I will watch this tonight just waiting for the ;) to finish... Bernanke is played by Paul Giamatti of the movie Sideways...
 
I quite enjoyed watching django - reminded me of the good ol' days of spaghetti westerns on SBS with their cult movie Sat night specials.

Seven Psychopaths - not what I expected, yet gave that to me, with a lot more to boot. It was reminiscent of Burn after Reading.
 
Went and saw Cloud Atlas last night.

Make sure you read the plot and all the spoilers before you go otherwise you will have no idea what's going on. It's set over 7 SEVEN time frames and is the most complicated thing I've ever seen. 3 hours too.

I need to watch it again. Reminded me a little bit of Inception and a bit of Matrix.
 
Gringotts Bank said:
Went and saw Cloud Atlas last night.

Make sure you read the plot and all the spoilers before you go otherwise you will have no idea what's going on. It's set over 7 SEVEN time frames and is the most complicated thing I've ever seen. 3 hours too.

I need to watch it again. Reminded me a little bit of Inception and a bit of Matrix.
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Saw it last month, i found myself drawn to some storyline's more than others...Tom Hanks may have been miscast.

Overall i think i need to watch it again.

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Argo was a little underwhelming, cant see what the award buzz was all about...a nice solid movie but nothing spectacular.
 
Gringotts Bank said:
Went and saw Cloud Atlas last night.

Make sure you read the plot and all the spoilers before you go otherwise you will have no idea what's going on. It's set over 7 SEVEN time frames and is the most complicated thing I've ever seen. 3 hours too.

I need to watch it again. Reminded me a little bit of Inception and a bit of Matrix.
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So_Cynical said:
Saw it last month, i found myself drawn to some storyline's more than others...Tom Hanks may have been miscast.

Overall i think i need to watch it again.
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I was like that with the book - I was getting quite frustrated with the first couple of chapters, but once half-way it all started to come together. I, too, enjoyed the futuristic sections of the book much more than the chapters set on the ship, for instance. Margaret & David on the ABC both agreed that the movie would be enjoyed much more on a second viewing, as there's just too much to piece together on the first viewing, especially with some of the actors playing multiple roles. I'm looking forward to it - having read the book I'm hoping I'll be able to follow it from the get-go.

Haven't seen Argo yet (and don't mind a bit of Ben Affleck;)), but looking forward to seeing Silver Linings Playbook on the weekend - hope it lives up to the hype!
 
xyzedarteerf said:
Looks good will I will watch this tonight just waiting for the ;) to finish... Bernanke is played by Paul Giamatti of the movie Sideways...
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Just finished Too Big to Fail and it was bloody marvelous. I was giggling like a little kid all the through it. Unreal, i think i'll watch it again! The acting was really good too:xyxthumbs but all those one liners!:D

I especially thought Lloyd Blankfein's one about the quarterback was really good! lol!:eek:

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All time favourites is 'The Girl Next Door' - such a funny movie with each actor playing their part to a T!

Has anybody seen 'Into The Wild'? Meant to be based on quite an interesting character and whilst quite niche - has received some pretty good reviews.

The character is this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_McCandless - well worth the read about a modern day nomadic character.
 
JTLP said:
Has anybody seen 'Into The Wild'? Meant to be based on quite an interesting character and whilst quite niche - has received some pretty good reviews.

The character is this guy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_McCandless - well worth the read about a modern day nomadic character.
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Is was on SBS maybe 6 months ago..of course i found it intriguing and spend the next few hours after viewing, Googling all about it....found it to be one of those films that stays with you for a while, proves that great movies can be simple and tell simple story's.
 
So_Cynical said:
Is was on SBS maybe 6 months ago..of course i found it intriguing and spend the next few hours after viewing, Googling all about it....found it to be one of those films that stays with you for a while, proves that great movies can be simple and tell simple story's.
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Thanks for the confirmation - will have to pick up from JB on the weekend!

I did the same thing after reading that wiki article - what a fascinating guy.
 
Since we have been on a religion theme this week with the Pope, one movie I absolutely love and have watched often, must be due to watch again soon is - The Thorn Birds.
Richard Chamberlain is fabulous in that movie
Also starred Bryan Brown and Rachel Ward.
 
Watched 'Zero Dark Thirty' over the weekend, its the hunt for Bin Laden movie..has its moments and overall it deals with the subject matter, matter of factly, interesting that OBL's face is never shown...the final raid on Abbottabad scene is long, detailed and gritty...really well done in Indy Hollywood style.
 
Went and saw "About Time" on weekend.

Feel good romantic. Some funny parts.

Could have done a lot more with the script.

3.5 stars. (out of 5)
 
On SBS, this Saturday night is a great film about the early life of John Lennon and the formation of The Beatles. "Nowhere Man" is on at 9.30pm.
 
Just watched Blackfish.

It was a very well produced documentary.

Sometimes you just feel ashamed to be human.:frown:
 
Watched Gravity (2D Version) on weekend. Pretty ordinary. Waste of two good actors.

I give it a 2 (out of 5).
 
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