The Movies Thread (iggy pop, quote, Ching)

MURDER JUNKIE · 04-16-2006, 10:30 PM

I watched "An Unfinished Life" today and it was really good. It stars Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, and (ugh) JLO. I would totally recommend this movie, it is a very touching story. I also watched " A History Of Violence ", it was pretty good but not half as good as it was supposed to be.

TrampInaTux · 04-17-2006, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Merkaba

Haha. I enjoy him most of the time, though it could just be nostalgia from the Fresh Prince days. I reckon he's best in the Bad Boys series.

I'm not denying that he's a great actor and that he's probably a great guy but the problem I have with him is when he does romance and that. It always makes me cringe.

MURDER JUNKIE · 04-17-2006, 04:36 AM

My general rule of thumb is: If there is a rapper in it, AVOID IT

Mos Def excluded of course

This movie viewing system works well for me

TrampInaTux · 04-17-2006, 06:47 AM

Ah, you see that is where you are wrong. Rappers generally make brilliant actors.

Ludacris was one of the highlights of Crash.
Even though 8 Mile was a poor movie Eminem was still a great actor.
Mos Def, as you said, is a great actor.
2Pac was also great.
Andre 3000 is talented at acting, even though he hasn't been in any roles that truly show off his potential.
Lil Jon is currently doing alright in small comedic cameos.

Rap is all about acting, so that's what makes rappers good at it. Apart from 50 Cent, because he can do neither.

shatteredheartfallendream · 04-17-2006, 10:27 AM

ummm probably have to be The Net or Mannequin because they're old and classic. One's really suspenseful and the other is a romantic comedy.

Decoy · 04-18-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cardboard adolescent

Hey, don't diss Will Smith. He's the man.

No, no he isn't.

Slowhand · 04-18-2006, 05:55 PM

I saw Stay this past weekend - intriguing plot, incredible directing, solid script, and a lovely Wizard of Oz-ish twist ending. The only thing that halfway sucked about it was that by the end you're so confused in trying to tie things together that some key elements get missed and some mysteries remain unsolved. All in all though, I thought it was pretty damn cool.

I also saw The Hills Have Eyes. In terms of being a movie, it was infinitely better than that piece of garbage called Hostel, and it's much more brutal, but that is perhaps its downfall as well.

Decoy · 04-20-2006, 06:45 PM

My mom brought me "Elephant Man" home from walmart today! kekeke.

Mama Booze · 04-20-2006, 06:47 PM

I went to see Scary Movie 4, day after Easter. Twas very fun. Charlie Sheen returns!!! I love Cha'lie Sheen...the blonde girl that was in 1, 2, and 3 was in it 'swell...she's always good in them haha. The main spoofs are, War of The Worlds, The Grudge, The Village, and Saw1.

Oh and there's also a Brokeback Mountain spoof...haha.

cardboard adolescent · 04-20-2006, 06:55 PM

I finally saw Coffee & Cigarettes. Very strange, but interesting. A couple of the skits definetely made it worth watching the entire thing, particularly the last one and the one between Tom Waits and Iggy Pop.

04-17-2006, 10:27 AM	#525 (permalink)
shatteredheartfallendream Groupie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A place called nowhere (in other words ask) Posts: 39	ummm probably have to be The Net or Mannequin because they're old and classic. One's really suspenseful and the other is a romantic comedy. __________________ If you look into a mirror, holding a dozen roses, you will see 13 of the most beautiful things.

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Decoy Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 272	My mom brought me "Elephant Man" home from walmart today! kekeke. __________________ www.decoygenocide.com/gallery.html “Football is a fertility festival. Eleven sperm trying to get into the egg. I feel sorry for the goalkeeper.”

04-16-2006, 10:30 PM	#521 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	I watched "An Unfinished Life" today and it was really good. It stars Robert Redford, Morgan Freeman, and (ugh) JLO. I would totally recommend this movie, it is a very touching story. I also watched " A History Of Violence ", it was pretty good but not half as good as it was supposed to be.

04-17-2006, 04:36 AM	#523 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	My general rule of thumb is: If there is a rapper in it, AVOID IT Mos Def excluded of course This movie viewing system works well for me

04-17-2006, 06:47 AM	#524 (permalink)
TrampInaTux that's my war face. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,418	Ah, you see that is where you are wrong. Rappers generally make brilliant actors. Ludacris was one of the highlights of Crash. Even though 8 Mile was a poor movie Eminem was still a great actor. Mos Def, as you said, is a great actor. 2Pac was also great. Andre 3000 is talented at acting, even though he hasn't been in any roles that truly show off his potential. Lil Jon is currently doing alright in small comedic cameos. Rap is all about acting, so that's what makes rappers good at it. Apart from 50 Cent, because he can do neither.

04-18-2006, 05:55 PM	#527 (permalink)
Slowhand Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 48	I saw Stay this past weekend - intriguing plot, incredible directing, solid script, and a lovely Wizard of Oz-ish twist ending. The only thing that halfway sucked about it was that by the end you're so confused in trying to tie things together that some key elements get missed and some mysteries remain unsolved. All in all though, I thought it was pretty damn cool. I also saw The Hills Have Eyes. In terms of being a movie, it was infinitely better than that piece of garbage called Hostel, and it's much more brutal, but that is perhaps its downfall as well.

04-20-2006, 06:47 PM	#529 (permalink)
Mama Booze Here's lookin at you, kid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The White Hotel Posts: 366	I went to see Scary Movie 4, day after Easter. Twas very fun. Charlie Sheen returns!!! I love Cha'lie Sheen...the blonde girl that was in 1, 2, and 3 was in it 'swell...she's always good in them haha. The main spoofs are, War of The Worlds, The Grudge, The Village, and Saw1. Oh and there's also a Brokeback Mountain spoof...haha.

04-20-2006, 06:55 PM	#530 (permalink)
cardboard adolescent ;) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 3,503	I finally saw Coffee & Cigarettes. Very strange, but interesting. A couple of the skits definetely made it worth watching the entire thing, particularly the last one and the one between Tom Waits and Iggy Pop.