I figured this thread could be a break for those who are caregiving and need to focus on something fun for a little while. I am asking those who don't want to participate to please refrain from making negative comments. Please do not ruin the fun for others who are participating in this thread. Thank you. (keep in mind, that I am not ignorant (and not a pollyanna), of what others are going through, I do understand but I want people to take breaks and have some fun, even it's for a few minutes)
I did get to see the movie "Judy" recently, thought it was very good. I also saw the two popes on NYD and thought that was very good, too.
I would like to see the Good Liar and it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, I missed out on those when they were at the theaters a couple months ago, but they are coming out on DVD in February.
Loved the new season of Mrs Masel on Amazon - I accidentally binge watched the whole season. Looking forward to watching the BBC's newest season of Endeavor soon when I have a moment.
I'm waiting for Mr. Roger's movie!
Recommend it for anyone that needs a good laugh.
Curious....Do others on this site do the Netflix DVDs by mail? We live at the end of the earth, dish for tv but streaming too expensive, no cable, so we’ve been doing netfix DVDs for years. Really cheap too. Doesn’t seem that many people know about the service.
Barnes & Noble had the DVD and BlueRay versions on sale for 30% off.
I haven't been to theater in years; just too expensive. And I'd rather just stay home and be comfortable.
One of the movies I've watched repeatedly and just watched again a few weeks ago is Force 10 from Navarone. I've read most of Alister McLean's international spy and intrigue novels on which they're based, and watched some of them more than a few times. Guns of Navarone and Ice Station Zebra were especially gripping and tense, and well acted.
One of the aspects I like about these kinds of movies is the focus on creativity in challenging situations.
Of course I watched the repeat of the 8 series version of Pride and Prejudice over the last few weeks. This is the version with Colin Firth. Although I've seen it several times, this last time was literally an eye-opener; I saw aspects I had missed before, such as the intensely satirical nature Austen created in some of the characters. In some ways, it is more of a satire, a somewhat comical and definitely critical one, than a novel.
I do the same. I watch things over too! Hey, why not? We listen to our favorite songs over and over again.
Well, regarding Downton Abbey, it is a continuous story which addresses subjects that were not in the series. I liked it.
I don’t go to the movies a lot either. Once in awhile I want to see something on the big screen.
I have fairly eclectic taste. It just has to be a quality production. Not wasting money or time on a mediocre films.
Have not, I heard it was very good. I want to see that too. If you see it first, please report back to us. Thanks.
Sis and I go to the theaters in the day and get the "Luxury Seating". I'm spoiled--I sit down with my popcorn and Diet Coke and don't MOVE for 3 hours.
'Once upon A Time in Hollywood'--lots of twist plots and VERY good, although the language got to me after a while!
Also took the grandgirls to see "CATS" and while it was panned by the critics, we absolutely loved it.
"Judy" was fanatastic! I couldn't believe how well Renee Zellweger morphed into BEING Judy Garland.
I love Hanks. One of my favorite movies with him is an old one. BIG! LOVE that movie. So cute!
I saw Victoria and Abdul in the theatre and enjoyed watching it again too.
The last movie I saw in a theatre was Downton Abbey.
Streaming TV series:
I am enjoying Shetland and Vera on Knowledge Network. They are both British crime series based on novels by Anne Cleeves.
Mystery Road is a great short series out of Australia. I saw parallels in how First Nations people’s are marginalized in my community.
Yes! His music is amazing. Will have to check out the movie. There isn’t anything that compares to a live performance though. I will still go to the movie if the production is good.
The last Weber play I saw was Phantom. Was phenomenal. Loved it. Awhile back at our Sanger Theatre.
He meets Gertrude Stein, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Toulouse Lautrec. Beyond the interesting portrayal of these literary and artistic personae, he explores Paris, meets women with whom he thinks he's in love, and tries to "find" himself.
The scenery is so lovely, the music very Parisian - all that's missing is a rousing can can.
For someone who's been captured by Paris, it's an entrancing movie. I'll probably watch it when it airs again Sunday. I felt as if I too was in Paris, but I was also drawn to the intellectual camaraderie of that time when the ex-pats lived a kind of Bohemian lifestyle.
I guess my crushes as a kid was Clint Eastwood, Robert Redford, Paul Newman and a few others.
I remember that some kids would ride in the trunks of cars and you would see them popping out of trunks just before the movie started! Hahaha
What was your favorite animated movie as a kid? Mine was Alice in Wonderland. When all of my friends were wearing Mickey Mouse watches, I selected an Alice watch! Daddy took me to buy my watch. I loved the book too. I saw all of the animated films as a kid. Read the books too.
My teachers were big on us reading all of the classics. I loved reading anything Dickens wrote.
Was so-so.
Glad I didn't pay to see it at a movie theater.
Watched Judy a few nights ago. That one was really good.
Want to order up Joker but will wait. Gotta be in the right frame of mind. Looks really dark & disturbing.
Taking g'daughter today to see new movie, Doolittle. Hope it's as good as the previews make it seem.
I adore Robert Downey Jr!!! Always have. Fantastic actor and SO good looking to boot! Hahaha
Elton is awesome! Saw him live at our Jazz Fest. Mercury was awesome too. Crazy guy, but oh so talented!