i'm the older movie buff on here, i can see. but i value these old movies so much. and tonight i saw "same time, next year" with alan alda and ellen burstyn. i've seen it before, but always edited for television. this was the dvd, and it has soooo many great lines in it that i had never heard before. they had been cut out due to their sexual nature. this is essentially a play. it was written as a play. these lovers meet one weekend a year even though they are married to other people. it's great to watch their truly loving relationship grow over the years in spite of the fact that they love their spouses and families and only meet one weekend each year. it's clever, it's mature, it's sexy, it's funny, and very human. it's adult, so i don't recommend it for the kids, but what a great little intelligent jewel!

I saw it in the movies, and have always loved it!!  Thank you for the review!!  :-)

folks, everyone needs to see the movie about the Tuskegee airmen

"Red Tails"-movie like this is a hard sell and IMPORTANT! Patriotism has no color!

The nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced this morning in Los Angeles. 'Hugo,' nominated for best picture, leads with 11 nominations. The other films nominated for best picture are: 'The Artist,' 'The Descendants,' 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' 'The Help,' 'Midnight in Paris,' 'Moneyball,' 'The Tree of Life,' and 'War Horse'

ok, who are your oscar choices, gang???

i need to chill out with some movies this weekend. but i did NOT need larry crowne. it's supposed to be a little light romance with tom hanks and julia roberts. it's just horrible. it has no script. no likeable characters. no character development. even the clothes they wear is horrible. do NOT see this movie unless you want to holler things at it! :-)

I saw Iron Lady last month, the Meryl Streep movie about Margaret Thatcher.  Unfortunately, the movie does just to neither Ms. Thatcher's accomplishments nor Ms. Streep's talents.  Streep justifiably won an Oscar for her portrayal of Thatcher in later life, and the make-up also justifiably won an Oscar.  But I found the remainder of the film disappointing.  It jumps from present (Thatcher as a elderly woman with Alzheimer's onset) to past, starting with Thatcher (not played by Streep)as young woman.  Even though I consider myself well-read in current affairs for the past 40 years, many of the episodes portrayed were unfamiliar and therefore confusing.  The predominant portrayal of Thatcher is thrugh her Alzheimer's.  In the opening scene, she is at the neighborhood grocer in her kerchief, unrecognized, throughout the movie, she is repeatedly "visited" by her deceased husband until he finally departs to his final rest, leaving her searching for him through the house.  I felt it a total pity that such a vibrant subject, with such a gifted actor to portray her, was treated so shallowly and disrespectfully.   

I just came home from watching The Hunger Games. I have to preface this by saying that this was not my choice of movie and that I would have seen another movie while my daughter was watching it if there was something worth while seeing.

As you all know this is the happening movie right now. All I have to say is that the whole idea of sending children out to kill each other off is a sick idea and you will not want to root for any of the characters because that means the killing of a child by another child. Oh sure, they will try to manipulate you with the cute and cuddly and the mean kids ,but, all the same, these are children. I dont know , maybe you have to be a tween or teen to get this stuff. I do not think they let enough time settle in to get emotionally attached to any of the characters . Maybe they just assumed you read the book. You know what they say about assuming dont you.  If that is the case then that is just not a good way to get the movie across. The movie  should stand on its own as a singular entity .

The actual killing was done in such a way as to show the least amount of gore. So that is a plus I guess.

thanks for these reviews, guys! keep 'em comin! i'm going to post these on fb now...:-)

I have been thinking a lot about "Apocalypse Now" ... as well as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and other war movies... some have made huge differences on our collective consciences... but then, I don't really keep very current... haven't been to the theatre in several years.

if you haven't seen "The Motorcycle Diaries" yet, I highly recommend it. It's in Spanish with subtitles. It's a fantastic trip around South America with two young doctors on an adventure. One of the docs is Che Guevara. The scenery is breathtaking. The acting is great. Go somewhere new.....:-)

We just returned from the newest film from Disneynature, "Chimpanzee"!  A powerful, moving drama inside the lives of a chimpanzee family, following the life of it's newest member, Oscar.  His life, like the lives of the others in the troop, is not always easy, but amazing to behold! The cinematography, not only of the chimps but of the rainforest itself, was breathtaking!!  A true learning and entertaining experience for all ages!!  I highly recommend it for those animal/nature lovers out there!!

i was able to catch "the mirror has two faces" again with jeff bridges and barbra steisand. aside from it being a nice little romance, it made some great commentary on the role of physical looks in love. but i was mostly struck by what a great actress streisand is. while she is a great singer, i have always enjoyed her acting more than her singing. and i wish she acted more. her directing abilities are also excellent in this. it's a nice story well acted by her with the great touch of lauren bacall as the mother. not a grrrrreat movie, but a nice time. we need more actors like her.

we need some movie reviews folks!

i just saw kramer vs kramer for the first time after not having seen it in decades. what an incredible movie. it's such a quiet movie. the actors have so much work to do. both dustin hoffman and meryl streep have to say so many so-so lines but show so much emotion in their faces. this is a piece for movie actors as opposed to theater actors, because the expressions are key.....i remember having such a different perspective the first time i saw this movie. the times were so much harder on women back then. laws were cruel. it's amazing to me how different a movie can seem to you after a period of time.

way back in May I went to see Dark Shadows, Johnny Depp being in it was of course a big plus...it was fun and fast moving and I liked it lots...a bit campy of course..

tomorrow my bro is bringing Hugo by for me to watch so will try to get back and give my review......

Veronica and I just got home from seeing "BRAVE"!  What a wonderful family film!  Excellent story set in Scotland during the Middle Ages. The story centers around the oldest child, Merida, of the King and Queen.  She does not want to be put in the "princess box"!  She loves to ride, enjoys nature, and excellent at archery!  Her Mother decides it is time for the Clans to come together to compete for the hand of Merida, which she wants no part of!!  The story is fun, exciting, filled with legends and magic!  She comes away learning the importance of love, respect, and family, and her Mother sees Merida in a new light!  "Our fate lies within us"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1611224/

We loved this movie, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter! Yes it is gory, and no I would not take little ones to see vampires being taken out by Honest Abe and is associates BUT if you love history, love Abraham Lincoln = Honest Abe and love vampire stories that are about vampires and not some hyped fluff then you just may enjoy this movie that delivers history with a twist and an axe :-)

thanks so much for this, maryanne! (pss you've got mail!) ...what a creative idea for a movie!! i can't believe anyone dared to put lincoln, history, and vampires in the same movie! :- )

I loved the book...it all just worked right into the reality of his life but not sure I want to watch the movie as I hate the sight of bunches of blood splashed on the screen and heads being chopped off...if I close my eyes at the scary parts how much of the movie will I miss...?

Nancy, you will only miss the chopping :-) But, he does have a way with that axe that is an ironic thing of beauty ... and there is one part where he and another hunter share the axe .... I do not like blood and gore but I was able to tolerate the messiness of this flick because I really like the theme and I believe it was done very well. You can close your eyes but I bet you will be opening one :-)

thanks, you guys! :-)

I just finished watching "Awakenings" with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams. "Awakenings" is based upon a memoir written by neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks. In the summer of 1969 a miracle happened. Patients, suffering from encephalitis awoke from a catatonic state with the aid of L-Dopa which is a drug used for Parkinson's Disease. The story is compelling and the acting is brilliant. I can think of no finer contemporary film actor than Robert De Niro, and Robin Williams positively shines in this movie. If you haven't seen "Awakenings," please put it on your list of films to watch. You may be saddened by the story, but you won't be disappointed in the film.

Joanne, I've seen Awakenings several times and it is indeed a movie to be watched; very moving and the acting is brilliant as you say!

thank you, joanne. i love stories of very real miracles. i also love stories when there is a medical breakthrough with a human story. have you guys' seeen "lorenzo's oil"?

I loved "Awakenings" and "Lorenzo's Oil"!! 

Ahhh, you saw Lorenzo's Oil? I didn't even know anyone saw it. I caught it by accident ages ago, and I loved it. Unexpectedly! I hope anyone who hasn't seen it checks it out. Susan Sarandon is fabulous in it.

i'm watching an old movie i like that turned up on tv..."frankie and johnny" with al pacino and michele pfiefer. it's a sweet tale about two wounded adults who come together to make love and life happen. the acting is excellent. simple story, well written, well acted.....good stuff.

"spanglish" was on tv today, and i just love that movie. cloris leachman is so fantastic as are all the characters. but her line to tea leoni "sometimes, dear, your low self esteem is just common sense" is classic! :-)

We saw "Rio" last week.  It's an animated movie about the last male Blue Macaw, taken from the Rainforest in Brazil and smuggled to the US.  His box falls off the truck in Moose Lake, MN and he's rescued by a little girl, who names him Blu.  They grow up together. A scientist from Brazil tracks them down and asks them to come to Rio, where he has the last female!  From there it is a fun and excited ride!  Both, the girl and Blu find adventure, make friends, and fall in love!  Cute, funny, and a good message about conservation and endangered species!  We loved it!!

thanks for this, mr! sometimes i miss the posts in here i don't know why! great suggestion.

i just saw a tweet from filmaker michael moore that we should all rush out to see "waiting for sugar man" ...i THINK that's the title. i'm going to check and get some more info. has anyone seen it?

Very seldom to I see movies that hold my attention, so I rarely go.  But I saw "The Most Exotic Marigold Hotel" today and was keenly aware I was grinning through the entire film.  It is delightful, funny, charming and beautifully crafted.  The premise is a group of senior citizens who had never met each other come together in India as a result of life changing events ie retirement, death of a spouse, declining health and how they recreate themselves and embrace their lives.  My parents who are both in their 80's and huge critics also enjoyed it immensely.  I adore this movie and think anyone at any age would find it inspiring.The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Trailer Official [HD] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDY89LYxK0w

thank you so much for this, karen! i saw judy densch (sp?) talking about this on charlie rose, and i was hoping someone would review it. now i'm looking forward to it!!!

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" is on TCM tonight ...if you've never seen it, it's the best! Katharine Hepburn, Sydney Poitier, Spencer Tracey's last film...don't miss!

if you have to be up in the middle of the night, it's a blessing to find "waking ned divine" on there. a perfect little movie about an irish village and a lotto ticket is a treat i highly recommend!

I LOVE that film!! It's a little piece of heaven!!

i saw "Game Change"..the movie about Sarah Palin during her VP selection. It was really well acted. Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris, and Julianne Moore did a great job portraying a really WEiRD time in American politics. Check it out and let me know what you think.

broke down and joined netflix...so thought I would have a look at what you all are watching......of course I am still catching up on movies that I never got to a theater to see...last night it was Black Swan....yikes it was good but I almost felt psychotic watching it......going to make sure next is light weight family fare....I loved Waking Ned Devine when I first saw that and have my own copy ..love most of the Irish movies....

so happy to hear this, nancy! if you like irish movies, have you tried "dancing at luneghsa"? or however you spell it? :-)

Yes I love it too I saw it first as a play at our Civic theater ,and The secret of Roan Innish and Into the West were movies I like as well...have both of those LOL !

The Marigold Hotel movie and Dancing At Lunwegsah??? Can these be found online? The last dozen or so movies folks have recommended as being on Netflix, aren't there anymore. 

thanks for joining, rick, and thanks for these suggestions. i haven't seen the marigold hotel yet but want to very much. that has judi (y?) dench, right? dancing at lughnasa was one of my fave movies for a long time. it's a perfect little irish movie like waking ned devine or circle of friends. i love stuff like that! now i want to see it again. as for netflix, maybe this stuff is now available for instant streaming? amazon maybe? i'm not sure

I have the Marigold hotel on my list with netflix...every Saturday I watch a movie in the eve and it goes back on Monday and then on Wed I get a new one in the mail for the next Saturday...just sent back The magic of Belle Island...after a couple heavy duty ones I needed a bit of magic....next up is the Tourist...and even if it is not great it has Johnny Depp in it so I can't go wrong... LOL

johnny depp is fun, that's true. but netflix can be even more fun. are you enjoying it, nancy? i'm so excited for you! lately i've been watching so many old movies that i need to catch up on what's new. the lincoln movie by spielberg looks fabulous!

Love netflix...I have a collection of movies so it is keeping me from adding to it....and it gets me using the TV more...LOL I saw the previews of the Lincoln movie and it did look good....funny but some of the older movies that I thought were wonderful now I go what ???? when I watch them but some still have the same draw they did then.....

Joined a free movie service through Facebook recently at the invitation of a friend.  They sent me the first AUSTIN POWERS movie as the introduction to the service, so it's on my computer now.  Haven't seen it yet, so I'll have to review it when I do. (No, I NEVER saw it!  I know, you're thinking I must be the only American who hasn't...)

LOL well I am the only other American who hasn't seen Austin Powers....I was always going to watch it ..maybe one of these years...

coming this friday!

Yes, I do want to see LINCOLN. Since it's due to be on all the wide screens possible, I may make it one of the free movies I see with Optimum Triple Play from Cablevision. :)

cool! If you see it, please review it for us!