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1: Films/DVD Asylum, Dragged Across Concrete (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-03-23, 06:57:12 (74.73.240.91)
"Dragged Across Concrete" with Mel Gibson and Vince Vaughn features some of the same cast as "Brawl in Cell Block 99" (Jennifer Carpenter , Don Johnson, Vince Vaughn). The film has a series of isolate .......
2: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Prospect - very good "Western/Sci-Fi" (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-03-22, 03:26:55 (74.73.240.91)
Thanks for the post! I don't know if "Prospect" is for everyone, but I hope you like it as much as I did. Don't expect "Outland" but in a way, I thought it deeper and more of a psychedelic journey - t .......
3: Films/DVD Asylum, Prospect - very good "Western/Sci-Fi" (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-03-22, 02:58:53 (74.73.240.91)
I wasn't expecting much, but I was more then pleasantly surprised by "Prospect". Great performances with a simple, yet captivating script made this surprisingly good Sci Fi. Sophie Thatcher gives a g .......
4: Films/DVD Asylum, Sleuth" with Caine and Olivier (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-03-16, 03:28:27 (74.73.240.91)
Though it wasn't exactly a definitive "ending" that hits one with a hammer and a punchline ... "Sleuth" with Caine and Olivier and Twilight Zone "Eye of the Beholder" was a shocker. .......
5: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Don't forget "The Player" for long un-cut scene! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-02-13, 12:46:22 (74.73.240.91)
I forgot about that one! I need to see it again. Thank you .......
6: Films/DVD Asylum, The Front Runner (despite the so-so reviews) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-02-13, 08:57:34 (74.73.240.91)
Despite the so-so reviews I found "The Front Runner" an excellent, well-written film with stand out performances. Hugh Jackman delivers a performance that is riveting and simmering with a virtuoso's c .......
7: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Typical super-hero crap . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-01-30, 06:14:38 (74.73.240.91)
yes, one more vote for - the usual crap ... .......
8: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: gun violence porn (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-01-26, 15:20:39 (74.73.240.91)
"Gun Porn"? I don't see it that way at all. John Wick 1 & 2 play like a video game combined with an excellent comic book (and not Marvel) . And it's done with athleticism, style, fun and flair. I'm th .......
9: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Widows... (spoilers) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2019-01-26, 15:03:53 (74.73.240.91)
I thought the acting was excellent and it was an "adult" heist film - it dealt with loss, relationships, and it was from a female perspective. I found that refreshing. That said - The writing was mani .......
10: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Black Mirror Bandersnatch (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-12-30, 08:00:30 (74.73.240.91)
good luck! ha ha .......
11: Films/DVD Asylum, Black Mirror Bandersnatch (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-12-30, 07:18:38 (74.73.240.91)
Though Black Mirror can be hit or miss, some of the episodes are my cup of tea so I was excited to see a new Black Mirror episode "Bandersnatch" on Netflix. After wrestling with the preview 5 times I .......
12: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: They Shall Not Grow Old (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-12-30, 06:59:11 (74.73.240.91)
Thanks for piping in, it was such a great movie experience I wondered if anyone here saw it. I'm glad you liked it too. I kept thinking about it for days afterwards ... Any idea why the run was so lim .......
13: Films/DVD Asylum, They Shall Not Grow Old (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-12-28, 21:28:16 (74.73.240.91)
Peter Jacksons WWI documentary They Shall Not Grow Old pays homage to the resilience of soldiers in WWI while showing the absolute horror of war. The restored footage is breathtaking, this along with .......
14: Films/DVD Asylum, Narcos: Mexico (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-11-18, 08:15:15 (74.73.240.91)
I polished the entire season off during a snowstorm. I always enjoy Micheal Pena, but Diego Luna's performance was confusing. He went through a Michael Corleone-like transition ... where he becomes co .......
15: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'The Stranger': Nazi Hunter (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-09-21, 16:04:44 (69.86.175.61)
A great movie- maybe underrated? The creepiness is so understated and yet one can't stop thinking "she sleeps with him!"... other little nuggets that are fun- the bodega checker playing clerk and the .......
16: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'The Pedator': Predators Dogs and Climate Change (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-09-20, 11:16:40 (69.86.175.61)
true! .......
17: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'The Pedator': Predators Dogs and Climate Change (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-09-19, 02:49:49 (69.86.175.48)
Disappointing review but it's not a shocker. The original, Predator is an almost perfect movie but the sequels run the gamut from bad to good. "Predator 2" had it's moments but Danny Glover seemed s .......
18: Films/DVD Asylum, late arrival (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-09-11, 06:13:03 (69.86.175.48)
I was late to the Hereditary party - but I watched it (twice) yesterday. Hereditary was totally spooky and Toni Collette was magnificent. Hereditary was impressive the 2nd viewing - because it was alm .......
19: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Captain cold water checks in, buckets ready. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-09-06, 09:40:44 (69.86.175.48)
My understanding is Orson spent many years seeking out financing and hundreds of hours editing the footage he had - but my hopes aren't up for anything outstanding in the context of a Orson Welles fil .......
20: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I never got the Bullock memo. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-25, 14:02:23 (69.86.175.48)
"...Maybe just me, but she's the best at snide incoherent underbreath muttering...." That about sums her up! .......
21: Films/DVD Asylum, Oceans 8 - not good (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-25, 05:14:18 (69.86.175.48)
Honestly- after "Speed" I had enough Sandra Bullock to last a lifetime - I'm not a big fan ... But it's safe to say "Oceans 8" is a weak, mediocre film, not good enough to be considered an "Oceans" m .......
22: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: No, no yet . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-04, 13:19:44 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you for taking time to clarify. I always enjoy your posts. Have a great day .......
23: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I saw that! * (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-03, 09:44:44 (69.86.175.48)
Did you like it? I found "...Kevin..." absolutely creepy! It was like watching a nightmare. .......
24: Films/DVD Asylum, "You Were Never Really Here" had it's moments... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-02, 09:45:30 (69.86.175.48)
I don't want to be a a contrarian but I think "You Were Never Really Here" wasn't as awful as some of the posts portray ... I thought Joaquin Phoenix gave a simmering, intense performance and the acti .......
25: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'Dos Equalizer': Is it better the second time? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-08-01, 06:43:11 (69.86.175.48)
We liked it. I thought almost every shot was an interesting perspective. The camera would slide around a corner exposing the hall, or the camera was placed alongside the gun and the shooters face, a p .......
26: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: George Segal Thank you (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-07-02, 03:14:02 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you for the recommendations! Have a great day .......
27: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The Passenger (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-07-01, 08:59:30 (69.86.175.48)
I thought the same thing! ...but found the amount of replies curious. Michelangelo Antonion's 1975 The Passenger is a great film. Great soundtrack too, the guitar piece at the end is unforgettably lo .......
28: Films/DVD Asylum, George Segal (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-07-01, 08:55:01 (69.86.175.48)
Inspired after seeing George Segal in an effective bit part in Too Die For, I've been going back revisiting his Filmography. King Rat, Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, No Way to Treat a Lady, The Hot R .......
29: Films/DVD Asylum, The Heiress (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-06-16, 05:06:46 (69.86.175.48)
There's some good movies listed in this thread- thank you! One of my favorites not mentioned very much is "The Heiress" 1949. On the cusp of the 50's directed by the great William Wyler with Olivia de .......
30: Films/DVD Asylum, 2036 Origin Unknown - ambitious failure (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-06-14, 10:24:13 (69.86.175.48)
I might be wasting space here on the Asylum, but if anyone here is as hard up for Science Fiction as I am, don't be hopeful this flick is worthwhile. I was rooting for 2036 Origin Unknown- but it fel .......
31: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Hard to believe that Gone With The Wind is... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-06-11, 09:17:21 (69.86.175.48)
The older I get, "Gone with the Wind" seems better and better. That crane shot of the wounded, still takes my breath away. .......
32: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'Annihilation': Smart, fresh, tense . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-05-22, 11:55:20 (69.86.175.48)
There were plenty of bad reviews about Annihilation and that confuses me- Why will a flick like Black Panther or Wonder Woman get rave reviews - when Annihilation gets pummeled with dissatisfaction an .......
33: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: a fun fact (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-05-12, 03:29:22 (69.86.175.48)
"...A director friend of his, john houston if I remember, told him to point his feet when he walked, to attract more attention to his character. This walk is very noticeable in these rio bravo films, .......
34: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Black Panther ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-05-10, 10:06:16 (69.86.175.48)
Sorry for the late entry on this. After all the hub hub,we rented it. Not bad, certainly not great. Cartoonish CGI throughout. Quick editing that blinds the eye while creating a false, unsatisfying s .......
35: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Rio Bravo verses El Dorado? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-05-10, 09:58:49 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you Des. There's no arguing the performance of 22 year old Angie Dickinson, but maybe it's what film one sees first? In any event, thanks for your post and have a great day! .......
36: Films/DVD Asylum, Rio Bravo verses El Dorado? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-05-08, 12:29:23 (69.86.175.48)
I've been going though a John Wayne movie binge and it's been a blast. Since there were three Howard Hawk films with basically the same premise, with the 3rd film, "Rio Lobo" being an inferior non-con .......
37: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: West Side Story remake?!?!? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-04-13, 13:28:59 (69.86.175.48)
"Maria" music written by Leonard Bernstein with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim - is one of the most beautiful ballads ever written. Are they replacing it with a Cardi B number? .......
38: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'A Quiet Place': Refreshingly Tense (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-04-13, 13:06:48 (69.86.175.48)
Excellent synopsis - Thank you Mr Wonka! Here's my 2 cents ... We saw "A Quiet Place" today on "movie date Friday" and we were both pleasantly surprised - considering the absolute dreck there was to c .......
39: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The Magnificent Ambersons 1942 (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-04-04, 19:06:11 (69.86.175.48)
I really enjoyed your post and thanks for the information! I too, was in awe off of Agnes Moorehead's performance. Brilliant! Have a great day. .......
40: Films/DVD Asylum, The Magnificent Ambersons 1942 (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-04-01, 08:15:41 (69.86.175.48)
Somehow I hadn't seen The Magnificent Ambersons until a few days ago while revisiting the Orson Welles catalog. Sure, I had read about the infuriating studio editing (Welles didn't speak to Robert Wis .......
41: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: What, no 'I, Tonya'? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-03-14, 02:51:04 (69.86.175.48)
I just saw "I, Tonya". I thought it was an exceptional film. Much, much better then I expected. I was expecting something like "Battle of the Sexes", a film I considered mediocre and forgettable, and .......
42: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Kobe Bryant is tied with... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-03-06, 08:13:20 (69.86.175.48)
We were gratified too - Right before Gary Oldman won, we went through the myriad of characters he's ingeniously portrayed ... True Romance , The Contender, The Professional , Beethoven, Tinker Tailor .......
43: Films/DVD Asylum, Kobe Bryant is tied with... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-03-05, 02:30:56 (69.86.175.48)
Kobe Bryant is tied with... Gary Oldman who won best actor for "Darkest Hour." And Kobe is ahead of Stanley Kubrick 1-0 . That said, I always enjoy the Oscars - the amazing production, the dresses, th .......
44: Films/DVD Asylum, Enemy with Jake Gyllenhaal? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-29, 02:35:17 (69.86.175.48)
I thought Blade Runner 2049 was excellent and the fact we're asking questions "was Deckard a replicant?" is one of the reasons I liked it. While I'm here - has anyone seen Blade Runner 2049 director .......
45: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Really? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-27, 02:27:07 (69.86.175.48)
We liked The Shape of Water very much.... Get Out? Not so much.... Get Out was good, in a superficial kind of way ... To me, it was a combination of The Stepford Wives and Guess Who's Coming to Dinne .......
46: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Bauer played Avner . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-23, 05:56:10 (69.86.175.48)
Hi Billy - "Looped" ADR ADR stand for "Automated" or "Automatic" Dialog Replacement. Dialog that cannot be salvaged from production tracks must be re-recorded in a process called looping or ADR. Lo .......
47: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: That initial attack on the village . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-22, 02:21:27 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you for piping in Billy, I think I'm going to get a copy of that too... I've seen actor Steven Bauer successfully play Latinos (he was Manny in Scarface) over the years and I always enjoy his pe .......
48: Films/DVD Asylum, The Beast 1988 (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-20, 15:22:58 (69.86.175.48)
Remember this one? The Beast is a legitimate "tank movie" set through the perspective of the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. It's totally over the top but I found it captivating and poignant. At the .......
49: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Shape of Water... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-20, 15:09:00 (69.86.175.48)
Mkuller - We loved it and I thought about it for a day or two, something that's rare these days for me. The entire cast was terrific and the Richard Jenkins performance was beautiful. And Michael Shan .......
50: Films/DVD Asylum, on youtube (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2018-01-06, 10:14:29 (69.86.175.48)
you get what you pay for ... .......
51: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The list you need -- worst films of 2017. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-30, 08:44:57 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you for your post Free Ranger I always enjoy your contributions and viewpoint. That said - I liked two of the films on that list - Gold and John Wick Two. I'm not saying either was "Gone with th .......
52: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Where did you find it? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-30, 02:58:20 (69.86.175.48)
I have it on DVD - unfortunately. .......
53: Films/DVD Asylum, The Room (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-29, 08:28:24 (69.86.175.48)
I watched The Room again because of the publicity covering "The Disaster Artist" - a film with James Franco and his usual crew - based on the Greg Sestero book about the making of The Room. Yes, The R .......
54: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: We enjoyed the final seasons more than the first (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-25, 23:55:02 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you Road Warrior! .......
55: Films/DVD Asylum, Happy Hunting (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-25, 23:41:17 (69.86.175.48)
I wrote little reviews here for Brawl in Cell Block 99, A Ghost Story, and the Villainess. I liked the Villainess much more then any of these other films. "Brawl ..." was trashy fun. "Ghost.." was str .......
56: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'All The Money In The World': Spacey not missed . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-25, 23:31:15 (69.86.175.48)
Thanks for the review -I was motivated to see it because of Plummer who seems to be getting better with age and a fascinating expose in Rolling Stone mag back in the day about the Getty kidnapping - i .......
57: Films/DVD Asylum, The Leftovers (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-23, 10:44:15 (69.86.175.48)
HBO series- Also on Amazon - $4.99 for a Season. Not a bad deal. Interesting premise - 2 percent of the worlds population has vanished without explanation. Grief inspires strange cults and folks with .......
58: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Beatles - Eight Days a Week... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-12-05, 02:29:32 (69.86.175.48)
I was reminded how The Beatles released a record every 6 months while maintaining a grueling tour schedule. Amazing - especially considering the historical significance and quality of those releases. .......
59: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Better recommendations (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-29, 02:58:18 (69.86.175.48)
Hi Jon - Thank you for the recommendations and I like Korean cinema too -much appreciated. Some of your insights were commonly shared in review sections and I can see how the non-linear backstory int .......
60: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Umm Yes and maybe-- (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-26, 01:39:51 (69.86.175.48)
Hi Des- Thanks for your post. It got me thinking and my apologies if I go on too long here.. Funny- after watching 'The Villainess' (twice) we watched 'The Heiress' with Olivia De Havilland and Montgo .......
61: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Source? Me watch. * (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-25, 10:47:54 (69.86.175.48)
Billy- I paid a $3.99 rental fee on Amazon - If you pay for it I'll feel kinda bad if you don't like it ... For what it's worth - I just bought the DVD on eBay for 10 bucks with shipping. Thank you fo .......
62: Films/DVD Asylum, The Villainess- hot damn! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-25, 02:06:16 (69.86.175.48)
The Villainess- is a South Korean Action/female Bond-ish film that knocked my socks off. If high speed video game inspired action/violence is your thing (Dredd 2012 - John Wick) it doesn't get better .......
63: Films/DVD Asylum, Mel Gibson as Atticus Finch? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-14, 02:46:23 (69.86.175.48)
(nt) .......
64: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Just watched Wick 2. Did I miss something, not having seen Wick 1? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-10, 01:47:11 (69.86.175.48)
Hi David- For what it's worth ... After we watched John Wick 1 twice- the movie totally clicked and we loved it as a superb "new millenium" action film. But it took us two viewings to fully appreciate .......
65: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: He screwed up at one point, lost some work, don't remember what he did- (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-08, 06:19:25 (69.86.175.48)
ha! Thank you Bill. Have a great day and all the best -Jim .......
66: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: He screwed up at one point, lost some work, don't remember what he did- (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-08, 02:27:44 (69.86.175.48)
Hi Bill - I think I see your point but I disagree with labeling Gilbert's audience as "sick". I can understand being offended by "The Aristocrats" joke. One can say it's the easy way out to yell a bun .......
67: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: He screwed up at one point, lost some work, don't remember what he did- (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-05, 04:04:38 (69.86.175.48)
He was fired as the voice of the "Duck" by Aflac after tweeting jokes about the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A snippet of the "world's dirtiest joke"/ his follow up joke to the infamous 9-11 joke. .......
68: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'LBJ': Not a biopic, per se, but a colorful watercolor . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-04, 03:23:31 (69.86.175.48)
This went under my radar until you brought it to my attention. I read one of the Robert Caro books on LBJ and this sounds like my cup of tea. Thank you for the post and have a great day - Jim ::: TOP .......
69: Films/DVD Asylum, "Gilbert" - Gilbert Gottfried (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-11-04, 03:10:36 (69.86.175.48)
Yesterday my partner and I went to see "Gilbert" a documentary about comedian Gilbert Gottfried. It was touching, insightful and much more then we expected. We were basically hoping for a matinee laug .......
70: Films/DVD Asylum, Blade Runner 2049 supplemental shorts (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-28, 10:35:01 (69.86.175.48)
For those interested - These were quite good and filled in a few gaps ... .......
71: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I'm soooo triggered I need counseling . . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-20, 13:33:24 (69.86.175.48)
Beautiful film, great art direction, first rate acting and the writing was ambitious and uncompromising. I liked what it wasn't - a shallow commercial rewrite of the original. I think Blade Runner 204 .......
72: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: SO jealous! I never saw Weather Report but did see Zawinal at the Detroit Jazz Fest a few years ago, not the (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-17, 08:51:35 (69.86.175.48)
Phil - I guess I'm just "old" ha ha - nothing to be jealous about! I totally understand the "few years" back reference. It's amazing how quickly time flies, especially when a concert is etched in ones .......
73: Films/DVD Asylum, Brawl in Cell Block 99 (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-14, 04:36:21 (69.86.175.48)
I respect Vince Vaughn's effort to branch out to new character horizons, but to me his character as a southern dude didn't quite work. Southern dudes in movies usually don't say "zesty"? That said, if .......
74: Films/DVD Asylum, Harvey Weinstein and wife ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-14, 01:29:17 (69.86.175.48)
Harvey Weinstein and wife ... .......
75: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'JACO' documentary on Jaco Pastorius, a treasure trove of interviews and information from the best jazz musicians (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-14, 01:17:20 (69.86.175.48)
I agree, it was a informative, balanced documentary that was really well done. So many music documentaries over-celebrate and they border on propaganda - but not 'Jaco". I saw Weather Report twice an .......
76: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: A Ghost Story - the critics rave (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-09, 05:09:20 (69.86.175.48)
Tunenut- Thank you- It's a hard movie to explain and one could misunderstand a synopsis and expect "Ghost". I appreciated what you wrote and I see your points. It's difficult to compare "A Ghost Story .......
77: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: A Ghost Story - the critics rave (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-06, 05:49:13 (69.86.175.48)
IMDB "In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife. .......
78: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Wakefield (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-01, 13:42:26 (69.86.175.48)
Thanks Prisoners- I like Cranston too - I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger. .......
79: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: You could watch this version... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-01, 13:40:48 (69.86.175.48)
Radio Wonder- I will check it out -I have Prime so probably tonight. Thank you for the referral! .......
80: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Gary Oldman killed in that one. In Hannibal, too. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-01, 02:17:47 (69.86.175.48)
geoffkait - You're so right! I can't think of a "bad" Oldman performance. Even in a poor movie, Oldman can deliver... .......
81: Films/DVD Asylum, Happy Hunting - a nail biter (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-10-01, 02:04:08 (69.86.175.48)
Happy Hunting -A desperately addicted alcoholic/drug addict finds himself in Bedford (population 135) where the inhabitants have an annual hunt of derelicts and undesirables. Happy Hunting is not a ti .......
82: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Battle of the Sexes - a disappointment (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-30, 12:09:12 (69.86.175.48)
Thanks for the reply. I'm sorry, I'm sure what you mean by ... "Disappointed by the lack of hot Emma Stone lesbian sex?" And Riggs was ridiculous in a humorous way- and almost lovable. Did you see it? .......
83: Films/DVD Asylum, Battle of the Sexes - a disappointment (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-30, 04:38:40 (69.86.175.48)
I try not to beat my chest here so I don't annoy others, and if someone saw "Battle of the Sexes" please chime in - I would appreciate your perspective. Me? I was annoyed by the film. Like most bio-pi .......
84: Films/DVD Asylum, A Ghost Story - the critics rave (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-26, 13:47:59 (69.86.175.48)
A Ghost Story could have been a good 20 minute short instead of a feature film. Do we need to see 30 second scenes that could have been 5? Maybe some would disagree and enjoy a 2 MPH scenic ride. I th .......
85: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Watched it again for the first time in years... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-24, 01:33:27 (69.86.175.48)
mustap - I'm happy we had similar viewing experiences - although I took Keanu somewhat seriously this last viewing, instead of rolling my eyes and chuckling at his accent as I did my first time round. .......
86: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Bram Stokers 'Dracula' -Francis Ford Coppola (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-22, 08:05:51 (69.86.175.48)
Langella's eye thing was pretty great too, as well as the cast you mentioned. I would have loved to have seen the Broadway production - my understanding is Langella was a total sex symbol. ::: TOPIC:: .......
87: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Bram Stokers 'Dracula' -Francis Ford Coppola (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-22, 08:03:45 (69.86.175.48)
I don't think I've seen the Palance Dracula! Great recommendation -thank you .......
88: Films/DVD Asylum, Bram Stokers 'Dracula' -Francis Ford Coppola (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-22, 02:52:47 (69.86.175.48)
I've been revisiting Dracula films and it's been quite fun - 'Let the Right One In', Frank Langella's 'Dracula', 'Nosferatu', Lugosi's 'Dracula' and honorable mention to the comedy 'What We Do in the .......
89: Films/DVD Asylum, Bushwick - an uneven affair - mild spoilers (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-06, 16:29:15 (69.86.175.48)
This movie fluctuated between good and bad and whatever "Bushwick" was trying to say, I'm not totally certain. Maybe someone here can pipe in, but I'm not insisting you all rent it. "Bushwick" could h .......
90: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'The Hitman's Bodyguard': Jackson is always inescapable . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-09-04, 09:53:26 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you for the well written review and despite enjoying S.J. in Hard Eight, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown, Django Unchained, his brief appearence in the Robocop remake and even The Man... Kong Skull I .......
91: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Wonder Woman is Wonderfully Fun (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-31, 04:13:07 (69.86.175.48)
RGA - I agree with your review 100% and thank you for writing it- but I might respectfully edit out "wonderfully" from the heading. Personally, I hope Hollywood never makes another comic book film eve .......
92: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: it has some terrific dialogue but I have not finished it yet, I feel emotionally walled-off from the film...nt (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-13, 08:22:29 (69.86.175.48)
Ha! I know what you mean. I usually avoid saying "it's worth seeing..." but despite some of the mediocrity it sure was a stand out performance. Have a great day- Jim .......
93: Films/DVD Asylum, Miss Sloan -my 2 cents (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-13, 05:04:03 (69.86.175.48)
Jessica Chastain is absolutely great playing an emotionally walled-off woman bursting with smarts and ambition - but many of the plot twists bordered on farcical ... Anyone else see it? Have a great d .......
94: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Going to skip both ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-11, 18:48:57 (69.86.175.48)
reelsmith - Thanks for your comment. I can understand a young man totally enjoying "Baby Driver". When we were walking home discussing the film I asked my girlfriend "am I getting too old to enjoy cu .......
95: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Baby Driver- Ugh! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-11, 18:37:13 (69.86.175.48)
mkuller- Thanks for your reply. I can understand "Baby Driver" being seen as "a lot of fun" and I'm glad you enjoyed the film. I kept thinking about the lineage of where "Baby ..." came from. Tarantin .......
96: Films/DVD Asylum, Baby Driver- Ugh! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-11, 03:33:18 (69.86.175.48)
We saw "Baby Driver" yesterday. After reading the rave reviews I was perplexed... We did not like it. The forced retro references were superficial, the relationships were beyond cliche, and it's "hipn .......
97: Films/DVD Asylum, You fink! NT (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-06, 16:28:55 (69.86.175.48)
You fink! NT .......
98: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Maybe Willis can channel his character in Pulp Fiction....nt (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-05, 05:59:16 (69.86.175.48)
Good point and thanks for the reply and thread. But I never believed he was "Butch"... he is always Bruce Willis. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. And that was over 20 years ago. .......
99: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Already growing back lash just based on the first trailer . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-08-05, 05:31:11 (69.86.175.48)
The original Death Wish premise benefited by being released during the lawless NYC 70's - and in my opinion the film hasn't aged well as a serious piece of work or as a credible political statement. I .......
100: Films/DVD Asylum, just caught up with Miss Sloane... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-23, 09:15:52 (69.86.175.48)
Jessica Chastain gives a wonderful performance that is riveting every moment she's on-screen. Some of the plot twists bordered on farcical, but Ms. Chastain guides them to believability. .......
101: Films/DVD Asylum, Kong: Skull Island - better then I expected (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-22, 08:16:06 (69.86.175.48)
Despite some so so reviews- I watched Kong Skull Island yesterday and I was surprised how good it was. A big improvement on the Peter Jackson "Kong" and possibly the best Kong I've seen since the orig .......
102: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I agree about Naked (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-13, 02:31:15 (69.86.175.48)
Ha! Yes, the "Long and Winding Road" is almost tolerable now! The addition of "Don't Let Me Down" raises the real estate and the new song order really improves things. I marvel at how bringing up a gu .......
103: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: John Wick 2... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-11, 09:47:28 (69.86.175.48)
Although John Wick Two was a very good sequel I still felt the first John Wick film was superior. One reason is Viggo was a far more interesting character then Santino - who to me never felt like Wick .......
104: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Let It Be - 47 years late (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-11, 09:31:31 (69.86.175.48)
While we're on the subject- The LP "Let it Be- Naked" is a great improvement on the original Phil Spector production. It's a study on how vital production decisions shape the music. .......
105: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 10 best films so far this year... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-07-11, 09:27:18 (69.86.175.48)
I saw Get out, Lost City of Z, John Wick 2. "John Wick 2" being the best of the three but not quite as good as John Wick. "Get Out" had a disappointing ending and "Lost City of Z" was good enough, but .......
106: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: More likely the studio did. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-17, 14:55:21 (69.86.175.48)
jusbe- On the commentary the writer/director Jordan Peele justified his decision to change the ending and he mentioned Daniel Kaluuya wasn't in agreement with the new theatrical ending. It appeared t .......
107: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Alternative ending?? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 08:49:28 (69.86.175.48)
pbarach - Yes I saw it. In my opinion, the "alternate" ending was much better because it was a continuation of the films message. In the theatrical release ending - a character who was basically was p .......
108: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Just enough science and action . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 08:00:30 (69.86.175.48)
Billy Wonka - Thanks for your reply- I think your reviews are one of the reasons to keep coming back to this place... I'm glad I'm not alone thinking "Life" was excellent. I watched it twice... the se .......
109: Films/DVD Asylum, "Life" the movie - panned by most... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 02:40:57 (69.86.175.48)
The reviews of "Life" were horrible, some even angry. Since it was Sci-Fi with an "Alien" premise I rented it despite the heckling. To me - "Life" was an excellent Sci-Fi/Horror film. Sure, it had the .......
110: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'Alien Covenant': Don't stop for strangers, don't take . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 02:12:54 (69.86.175.48)
When the duplicate android cut his hair and looked identical to his twin - we all knew mistaken identity would happen in 50 minutes. That's "Alien Covenant" in a nutshell. It was too predictable ... a .......
111: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night' . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 02:03:15 (69.86.175.48)
'A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night' - Yes, it wasn't just a good "vampire" film, it was beautifully done movie. .......
112: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Under the radar vampire film... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 02:00:33 (69.86.175.48)
The Swedish version is hands down superior to the American version... .......
113: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Byzantium (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 01:59:05 (69.86.175.48)
Byzantium - Thank you for the reference - I will check it out. Rotten gave it a wishy-washy 63% but that's never the bottom line... .......
114: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: "The Girl with all the Gifts", Update, Streaming... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-06-11, 01:52:52 (69.86.175.48)
Thank you Radio for the heads up! .......
115: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Should have been titled 'The Stepford Negroes' . . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-05-16, 03:41:06 (69.86.175.48)
I'm old enough to of seen the Katherine Ross "Stepford Wives" and "Get Out" did have similarities - but to me, I didn't dismiss the film as "been there, done that". I thought "Get Out" captured the su .......
116: Films/DVD Asylum, Get Out (spoiler) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-05-11, 01:53:34 (69.86.175.48)
I thought "Get Out" had some great moments but the ending... the ending! The ending was a complete cop out. .......
117: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'Brimstone': A Dutch look at hell on earth in our Old West . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-08, 07:52:21 (69.86.175.48)
Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out with the warning. I liked Guy Pierce in "The Rover", an Australian film released in 2014. .......
118: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: From 01-21-17 . . . (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-06, 04:32:42 (69.86.175.48)
Billy Wonka - Excellent summation, I agree 100% and thanks for articulating many impressions I had about the film. The only problems I had (and I might be nitpicking because it was a wonderful film) w .......
119: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The Founder (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-05, 14:42:36 (69.86.175.48)
Thanks for your post Steve. "Bittersweet" is a good word. I liked how Kroc wasn't a completely without merit. The monologue "the flag and the courthouse, the church with a cross with the golden arches .......
120: Films/DVD Asylum, The Founder (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-05, 12:15:55 (69.86.175.48)
I saw The Founder ... I keep thinking about it. Aside from a captivating story about Kroc and McDonalds - It's a story about the deterioration of America in a capitalistic society- at least that's wha .......
121: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: And you call yourself a doctor! JK...//nt (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-02, 07:23:10 (69.86.175.48)
I'm a big Vincent Price fan. Have a great day! .......
122: Films/DVD Asylum, Beowulf (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-04-02, 03:55:17 (69.86.175.48)
Does anybody remember Beowulf? It has a great look and the performances come through the encasement of special effects. We really enjoyed it- particularly Crispin Glover's Grendel whose combo of rage .......
123: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Patriots Day (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-30, 02:54:04 (69.86.175.48)
Mark - I'm sorry to hear about your friend ... and I'm glad you liked the movie too. Even I, a New Yorker, could intuitively tell the "covered boat guy" was the real deal but I believe the "guy from F .......
124: Films/DVD Asylum, Patriots Day (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-29, 09:23:17 (69.86.175.48)
We rented Patriots' Day last night - I honestly didn't expect much and I was pleasantly surprised. To me, Wahlbergs macho Boston thing can be tedious but the film was good enough to minimize it. The f .......
125: Films/DVD Asylum, Audiophilander -Excellent review - thank you (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-26, 02:37:10 (69.86.175.48)
Audiophilander -Excellent review - thank you (nt) .......
126: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: She can be a brilliant actor. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-26, 02:30:22 (69.86.175.48)
It didn't live up to the potential of transcending a "teenager" movie. It's shallow vignettes exhibiting what encompasses a deep relationship played like a "Tinder" date on a spaceship. That said, I w .......
127: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The Girl with all the Gifts (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-20, 06:57:45 (69.86.175.48)
Hi Radio - The Tomato review was what originally sold me to watch it since experiencing some "Zombie O.D." Thanks for posting the link and have a great day. .......
128: Films/DVD Asylum, The Girl with all the Gifts (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-03-16, 10:50:44 (69.86.175.48)
"The Girl with all the Gifts" breathes a new life into the over-trodden path of the zombie genre-making a film that is challenging and thought-provoking. "The Girl with all the Gifts" is light years a .......
129: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Last night: The Fugitive Kind, with Marlon Brando and Anna Magnani (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-02-20, 07:50:28 (69.86.175.48)
Yes, that opening scene before the judge is unforgettable. And the scene in the graveyard when Joanne Woodward exclaims she can hear the dead saying "live!" is powerful too. .......
130: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: The Young Philadelphians (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-02-15, 01:40:14 (69.86.175.48)
Those are all great films. I recently re-watched Billy Budd and was amazed that it was basically a platform for philosophy and debate. I had forgotten what a great film it was. They don't make 'em lik .......
131: Films/DVD Asylum, John Wick is a hip, murderous James Bond... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-02-15, 01:18:09 (69.86.175.48)
I'm sure John Wick wasn't for everyone - but we found the film more enjoyable every viewing so we beelined to the theatre to see Chapter 2 as a Valentine outing. No, it wasn't a "romantic" film but at .......
132: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Hacksaw Ridge (THE PASSION OF PRIVATE RYAN ) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2017-02-12, 01:33:34 (69.86.175.48)
I found this movie disappointing - especially after trusting an impressive Rotten rating and gushing reviews. While religious propaganda was sprinkled in with expertise, this film rode like an X- rate .......
133: Films/DVD Asylum, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2016-10-30, 02:34:17 (69.86.175.48)
Although I've watched "Beatles Anthology" numerous times- Ron Howard's "Eight Days a Week" unearthed great Beatle footage I'd never seen before that made me wonder - where has this footage been hiding .......
134: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: 'London Has Fallen': Leonidas without beard? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2016-04-03, 02:35:44 (24.42.112.18)
My girlfriend and I go to the movies every week, no matter how bad the movie options are. We just love the outing... but we were yawning and walked out on this one- refund too. Real crappy. ::: TOPIC .......
135: Films/DVD Asylum, Ending (spoiler) (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2016-04-03, 02:26:11 (24.42.112.18)
I thought Goodman was excellent. The creepiest part to me- after Howard kills Emmett he reappears clean-shaven hovering over Michelle. Yuck! All that said - Michelle transforming into a super-hero was .......
136: Cable Asylum, RE: 90's NHT speaker cable... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-09-22, 05:23:37 (24.199.125.183)
Thank you sir .......
137: Cable Asylum, 90's NHT speaker cable... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-09-19, 04:10:32 (24.199.125.183)
I have two sets of NHT speakers that need cable. I can't seem to find this cable ANYWHERE... and I'm unable to describe what I need... How does one describe this cable? Particularly the "male" e .......
138: Speaker Asylum, RE: should be ok (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-07-02, 19:03:44 (24.199.125.183)
Thank you Matt... Airport gizmos are awful. Interference, shrill high end, and those ipod speaker contraptions are frustratingly lo-fi. Although I enjoy a Dyna-kit/turntable/NHT set up in another room .......
139: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers for a Marantz 220B AM-FM Stereo Receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-07-02, 12:42:26 (24.199.125.183)
Thanks for the info Bill... much appreciated - Jim .......
140: Speaker Asylum, Actually the "220B" is a 2220B and an Ebay seller "error"... Am I in for a disappointment? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-07-02, 08:55:28 (24.199.125.183)
I went back and checked the Ebay ad and the 2220B was incorrectly listed as an 220B... Thinking it was a 220B I used the 8ohms/6ohms 20 watts per channel advice I got here based on the 220B post and b .......
141: Speaker Asylum, RE: 2220B? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-07-02, 04:44:03 (24.199.125.183)
2220B.... Thank you so much! In the interim I bought these used NHT SB1 SuperAudio Studio Bookshelf Loadspeaker Speaker. Haven't arrived yet, fingers crossed... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi .......
142: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers for a Marantz 220B AM-FM Stereo Receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-07-02, 04:41:27 (24.199.125.183)
It is a 2220B ... sorry for the typo .......
143: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers for a Marantz 220B AM-FM Stereo Receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-06-29, 04:04:22 (24.199.125.183)
much appreciated sir ... thank you .......
144: Speaker Asylum, Speakers for a Marantz 220B AM-FM Stereo Receiver? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-06-28, 16:26:54 (24.199.125.183)
I just purchased a Marantz 220B AM-FM Stereo Receiver to drive speakers from my apple computer itunes. Additionally I will monitor home pro-tool recordings ... I don't know the specs of the Marantz 22 .......
145: Films/DVD Asylum, "For what it is..." (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-03-03, 04:57:25 (24.199.125.183)
Although I like De Palma films - I see your point. "Scarface" is sometimes laughable... almost silly ... "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!!!" But despite De Palma being overly dramatic...when this occur .......
146: Films/DVD Asylum, I agree and would add ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-03-03, 04:47:21 (24.199.125.183)
I would add "Snake Eyes" to that list. It's absolutely a directorial tour-de-force that improves and amazes every viewing. .......
147: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Frustration at the movies .... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-01-03, 06:34:20 (24.199.125.183)
A few thoughts ... There are no patrolling ushers ... I wonder if I'm spoiled by the controlled, high tech environment of my living room ... or if folks simply forget they aren't alone in their own li .......
148: Films/DVD Asylum, The Town (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2011-01-02, 03:40:18 (24.199.125.183)
Watched Ben Affleck's "The Town" last night ... I've seen a movie like this before.... Two or three hundred times. .......
149: Films/DVD Asylum, Thank you... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-20, 10:30:10 (24.199.125.183)
J.B. - I thank you for taking the time to write such an insightful take and factual history about the film. You articulated some peripheral thoughts I had while watching the flick, but with an informe .......
150: Films/DVD Asylum, You are boring... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-20, 05:51:46 (24.199.125.183)
Look , I didn't benefit from or enjoy "Imprint" either ... but why do you feel the need to attack folks by calling them "sick"? Putting aside your ridiculous political and social commentaries - you ar .......
151: Films/DVD Asylum, "Imprint" was disappointing... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-20, 02:42:29 (24.199.125.183)
After seeing "Audition" - which I found absolutely first-rate..."Imprint" was very disappointing. "Imprint" reminded me of a light-porn "Night Gallery" with a barrage of gratuitous gore and violence. .......
152: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Black Society trilogy, especially, "Rainy Dog." That particular film is not just fine (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-19, 02:22:30 (24.199.125.183)
In the Q ... Thank you sir .......
153: Films/DVD Asylum, do you.. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-18, 11:42:47 (24.199.125.183)
do you have a recommendation or two? .......
154: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Yes, much more than a "Saw" movie. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-18, 07:12:38 (24.199.125.183)
Larry- Exactly! I don't go for those Saw-like films at all ... but "Audition" was exceptionally well done. .......
155: Films/DVD Asylum, "Audition" - Japanese (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-18, 03:26:06 (24.199.125.183)
"Audition" - Japanese **Extreme torture alert** This thriller-diller could be the most twisted film I've ever seen in my life. But it was much more then a manipulative series of violent acts ... the v .......
156: Films/DVD Asylum, Bus 174 isn't an "watch instantly" $8.99 plan... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-04, 11:54:37 (24.199.125.183)
Bus 174 isn't an Netflix "instant" film ... At least in the Netflix plan I have... and my understanding is that's what Dennis O.P. was requesting. But I've added Bus 174 to my personal "mail" queue be .......
157: Films/DVD Asylum, You are very welcome sir nt (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-04, 05:48:50 (24.199.125.183)
You are very welcome sir nt .......
158: Films/DVD Asylum, Welcome... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-11-04, 02:43:57 (24.199.125.183)
Dennis- I quickly went through my Netflix history and compiled a list of instant movies I personally rated at "5 Stars" ... Apparently I lean towards "instant" documentaries and I obviously can't prom .......
159: Films/DVD Asylum, "It is always like that".. Yes. Because digging through your pathetic gobbledygook is both laughable... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-14, 08:05:01 (24.199.125.183)
"It is always like that".. Yes. Because digging through your pathetic gobbledygook is both laughable and insufferable. .......
160: Films/DVD Asylum, Obviously you NEVER write opinions based on vague impressions rooted in ignorance and laziness.... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-14, 05:30:29 (24.199.125.183)
"Titbook" ... Victor-again, your complete overview and understanding into the full application and potential of Facebook are invaluable. How long did you research Facebook before sharing your superior .......
161: Films/DVD Asylum, Right again Jazz! ... Quentin Crisp, Idi Amin, Bin Laden, Jimmy the Greek, George Bush, Al Campanis... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-14, 04:53:05 (24.199.125.183)
Right again Jazz! ... Quentin Crisp, Idi Amin, Bin Laden, Jimmy the Greek, George Bush, Al Campanis, Oliver Stone... .......
162: Films/DVD Asylum, Yes! "Aids-Like" Facebook is for dolts ...By the way -congratulations on your *43,015* posts on the Film Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-13, 06:18:39 (24.199.125.183)
Congratulations on your *43,015* posts on the Film Asylum. .......
163: Films/DVD Asylum, Billy Budd...The Andersonville trial...are worth discussing, unlike most the films... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-09, 03:19:02 (24.199.125.183)
listed in this thread that are mediocre at best... .......
164: Films/DVD Asylum, Employing a metaphor by using an insightful political reference can really cut to the bone... Good one! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-05, 11:25:12 (24.199.125.183)
Employing a metaphor by using an insightful political reference can really cut to the bone... Good one! .......
165: Films/DVD Asylum, Exactly -"his Jack Lemon did dominate" ... well done! (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-10-01, 05:06:08 (24.199.125.183)
Exactly -"his Jack Lemon did dominate" ... well done! .......
166: Films/DVD Asylum, Solaris (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-09-13, 06:16:31 (24.199.125.183)
And now these dirty folks have the AIDS virus! Victor, you forgot to add how insulting it is these barbarians don't have safe sex. It's repulsive how these people aren't like YOU & ME. Oh well, let's .......
167: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Julie & Julia just another mainstream movie. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2010-03-27, 14:26:59 (24.239.163.190)
The "men" in the film served narcissistic women. Usually it's the other way around. Basically, I thought it was a waste of time. .......
168: Films/DVD Asylum, Let's not forget Joey Bishop as an Indian! nt (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-12-07, 06:46:16 (24.199.68.85)
Let's not forget Joey Bishop as an Indian! nt .......
169: Films/DVD Asylum, Boring ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-11-23, 06:51:53 (208.120.135.131)
I was inspired by some of the positive reviews here on Asylum to see 2012. Guys c'mon! This film was a piece of crap. "2012" makes "Airport" look like "Gone with the Wind". I don't mind the ridiculous .......
170: Films/DVD Asylum, observation... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-11-22, 06:18:41 (208.120.135.131)
I thought "Let the Right ..." was outstanding. I felt the only weakness in the film was that Eli (the vampire) didn't seem "old" ... at all. Her real age was implied to be around 50 years old however .......
171: Films/DVD Asylum, Bruno (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-11-15, 05:06:06 (208.120.135.131)
Watched Bruno. I enjoyed this satire on celebrity and taboo's in our culture. As one might know from seeing/hearing about Borat, exaggerated stereotypes are dramatized and enacted in real-life situat .......
172: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: I'd say "Ride the High Country" is as good as any Western he made. I'd (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-08-06, 06:54:42 (24.239.163.217)
Funny, I've tried to embrace Peckinpah I but always seem mystified or confused by some aspect of the story at hand. For example .. In "Bring Me the Head..." I felt confused/appalled? by the direction .......
173: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: yes, and about the only comedian who has shown he can be as good at drama... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-08-06, 06:35:34 (24.239.163.217)
I agree. ... But if we go back a few years there is Jackie Gleason ... and probably quite a few I'm forgetting. .......
174: Films/DVD Asylum, small point (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-08-05, 05:54:11 (24.239.163.217)
Yep, he doesn't seem capable in serious roles. But don't you think he's terrific when doing his shtick? He's wonderful in "Men in Black" and carries semi-weak films like "Hancock". He strikes me as .......
175: Films/DVD Asylum, M. Night ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-08-04, 03:35:25 (24.239.163.217)
...strikes me more of a Serling wannabe. .......
176: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: perhaps you should be (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-05-04, 13:14:00 (208.120.135.146)
What about the hundreds of other boxers who've had similar or worse childhood experiences who eventually became role models? I've seen interviews with the filmmaker who feels Tyson is misunderstood. T .......
177: Films/DVD Asylum, I'm hesitant.. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-05-03, 08:22:43 (208.120.135.146)
I'm hesitant to see this one because of Mike's involvement and the empathy the filmmaker has for Tyson. Although I enjoy balanced documentaries that challenge the viewer (Capturing the Friedmans), if .......
178: Films/DVD Asylum, Absolutely Sci-Fi ... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2009-05-03, 07:53:38 (208.120.135.146)
Below are a few definitions of Sci-Fi... I think the remake of "Solaris" is terrific. Steven Soderberg was able to explore and develop ideas in the remake- while the original was driving on the freewa .......
179: Films/DVD Asylum, Or will "wondering" persist? (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2008-09-08, 18:07:19 (208.120.241.15)
I wanted to convey the differences in Rio verses El. I kept going back to tweak it. Anyway, to answer your "wonder"... I added "Good the Bad ..." later, but other then that, my list was exactly as yo .......
180: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: If you like McCabe and Mrs Miller tryThe Claim. (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2008-09-07, 16:41:37 (208.120.241.15)
Thanks for the tip, I saw "24 hour" and liked it. I'm always up for a western! .......
181: Films/DVD Asylum, some dead on, some not... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2008-09-07, 05:46:13 (208.120.241.15)
Big Jake - Although Richard Boone is always riveting and convincing as a bad guy, Big Jake suffers many annoying & weak supporting performances (isn't Waynes real-life son in this one?) Open Range - B .......
182: Films/DVD Asylum, McCabe and Mrs Miller? Rio Bravo isn't as good as El Dorado... (0.00)
Posted by Dr Phibes on 2008-09-07, 05:20:13 (208.120.241.15)
MCCABE AND MRS MILLER This wasn't on a list yet ??? A great movie and there is no reason it doesn't qualify as a "Western". One of the first Westerns I remember (other then Shane) where the West is di .......
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