[willis7469]

Arrival is well done also. Lots of mind bending content. Watched it with my 14yo. He wasn't in to that much, but you know. Kids...
I was amazed in HR I don't remember one single Fbomb. Mel Gibson, and a WWII film, especially gory at that, and none? Huh, all good but unexpected.

 

[JBrax]

Picked up my copy of Planet Earth II in 4K today. Has anybody here seen it yet and if so what did you think? From everything I've read this is now the title to show off 4K HDR/WCG. I'm looking forward to it.

 

[bkeeler10]

I think I'll be picking up Planet Earth II when I move to (faux) 4k projection.

We watched Star Wars: Rogue One last night. Great show, and we enjoyed it, although the first part where they set up all the characters was a little disjointed and hard to follow for a bit. The audio track was really good and had the bombast that TFA didn't have. Really enjoyed it overall.

 

[JBrax]

We've watched 4/6 episodes of Planet Earth II and it's amazing. For anybody setup for 4K it's a must own. Absolutely stunning visuals and just an all around good watch. Highly recommended.

 

[typ44q]

Just finished season one of The Knick on Cinemax. This show is absolutely fascinating, directed by Stephen Soderberg and staring Clive Owen. Highly recommended as long as you can handle some graphic surgical scenes.

 

[zibawal]

Hackshaw ridge
A war movie done well!


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[willis7469]

Hackshaw ridge
A war movie done well!


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Very well indeed. I found the sound design to be unique in a number of ways. I also saw on data-bass.com that track goes down to 1hz.

 

[typ44q]

Started watching "13 reasons why" on Netflix. I definitely do not have the same enthusiasm I did for "Stranger Things" but it is getting so much hype that I will give it a few more episodes before giving up on it.

 

[JBrax]

We watched Lion last night and really enjoyed it. Not much in the way of eye/ear candy but a wonderful story. Nominated for several awards and it's easy to see why. If you haven't seen it you should put it at the top of your list.

 

[willis7469]

We watched Max. Although the story was touching, it was disgustingly predictable, and imo much of the editing was done knowing this movie was made for kids. However we did like it.

 

[Lumen]

Unstoppable (again).
The story line was riveting for turn-off-your-brain type fun.
What I noticed more than anything this time around was the surround track - very convincing (or I'm just getting better at tuning my system... nah)!

 

[Lumen]

I also saw on data-bass.com that track goes down to 1hz.

That's some seriously low content!!! We can't hear that low, but my goodness, can a person even feel that?!

 

[willis7469]

That's some seriously low content!!! We can't hear that low, but my goodness, can a person even feel that?!

Ya know Lou, my system goes pretty low, but it won't do any justice to the lowest parts of that track. However, I live across the Mississippi from a very large, very active training camp. When they're blowin stuff up on this end of camp with the big stuff, it's unreal. All of a sudden, your entire house is just pressurized air. Only for a split second, but it's awesome. We also have a variety of planes and choppers at random times. Some might think it's irritating, but a) I love it, just because, and b) it's our servicemen and women, getting ready to do a job I don't know if I could. God bless them.

 

[robi17]

I watched last night tarminator movie 3.

 

[RTS100x5]

2 of my favs Sunday night

 

[Spidacat]

2 of my favs Sunday night

Cool; Hardware is the movie that got me into Ministry. Watched it not too long ago; I wish it aged a little better.

 

[Nerdist]

The Empire Strikes Back... Still the pinnacle of the franchise.

 

[ericzim]

I watched Rampage last night.

 

[RobKnapp]

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)
DVD

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Director:Woody Allen
Writer:Woody Allen

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion is a 2001 American crime comedy film written, directed and starring Woody Allen. The cast also features Helen Hunt, Dan Aykroyd and Charlize Theron.​

Woody Allen stars as CW Briggs, the top insurance investigator in New York in 1940-or so he keeps telling the firm's new efficiency expert, Betty Ann Fitzgerald (Helen Hunt). Briggs prides himself on being able to crack any insurance caper by getting into the mind of the thief, but now, thanks to the hypnotic powers of the Jade Scorpion, the mind of a thief is getting into Briggs.

Woody Allen and Helen Hunt in The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)

Woody Allen pays loving tribute to noir movies like Double Indemnity and The Big Sleep with this delicious comedy for grown-ups. This is the lightest of light comedies, silly but intelligently sophisticated.

If you enjoy man-versus-woman insult exchanges, Helen Hunt and Allen are never better; as Allen and Helen Hunt trade clever barbs back and forth I thoroughly enjoyed Allen's witty dialogue. Smart and fresh well have you rolling in the isles.

The cinematography and the visual setting for the film in jazzy 1940 is absolutely exquisite. The jazz soundtrack is, as usual, very "in tune" and fits very well with the clever screen-play Allen is telling. The film has a very stagey feel like it would have been suited to open on Broadway. This aspect of the cinematography, costume design, art direction really helps bring to life the aesthetic of the 1940's atmosphere.

Charlize Theron in The Curse of the Jade Scorpion (2001)

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The casting in the film was excellent. There are supposed film "experts" out there who believe that Woody is too old for the lead in this film, and that it is unbelievable how Charlize Theron or Helen Hunt would ever fall for him. I fail to agree. Don't these people watch Woody Allen films ? The man always gets the women. Although Woody is ageing, his performance was outstanding, not losing a step as he delivers wise cracks and witty comments, one after the other. Helen Hunt also performs flawlessly . Very refreshing to see a role that a first rate actress can get her teeth into. Woody should be congratulated for taken second spot for Helen Hunt to shine in all her Glory. The icing on the cake ! Charlize Theron playing a Veroncia Lake-lookalike was a real blast. Her performance was seductive, Sultry and extremely sexy. She was tremendous.

This was vintage Woody Allen at his best. Thank you Woody, for yet another great funny , intelligent, witty movie.

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[RobKnapp]

Black Narcissus (2020)
Hulu

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Stars: Gemma Arterton, Aisling Franciosi , Alessandro Nivola

Black Narcissus is a story of ghosts, wind, faith, frustration, sexual tension and madness. The story has touches of Gothic horror with nuns unraveling against a mountainous backdrop.

The production values , period costumes and also by the maddening wind, which fills the sound design of the musical score it is extremely effective in this FX miniseries event remake of the classic 1947 film of the same name.

The underrated Gemma Arterton steps into the shoes of Deborah Kerr to play the role of Sister Clodagh, and she made the character her own. Arterton is a very talented actress. She conveys one individual's inner conflicts within an organized religious group; and the suggestion that all the nun's had lives before they became nuns and not all of them are suited to "The Life". She adds depth and tension with her struggle with lust and temptation, regret, devotion, and cultural differences.Her acting is superb.

Gemma Arterton in Black Narcissus (2020)

As the deranged Sister Ruth (Aisling Franciosi) is fabulous in her role, falling victim to various desires and insecurities in ways that are heartbreaking.

The performances by Gemma Arterton and Aisling Franciosi sister Ruth (who starts to unravel from pretty much the minute she gets to the Himalayas) are superlative, their facial expressions revealing deep heartfelt emotion and pain.

Black Narcissus , FX mini series event was well done. This is satisfying melodrama and wonderful television . Brava, FX & BBC .