| Name | Glen Shrope |
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| Gender | Male |
| I'm From | Medford, Oregon |
| Member For | 519 days |
| Last Login | Sat. Jul 26 |
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| Movie: | Auntie Mame, Dark Crystal, LOTR, Steel Magnolias: see my list |
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| Actor: | see my list for some of the current ones |
| Director: | no one bats 1000 (except maybe Hitchcock) |
| Quote: | The more you drive over a dead cat, the flatter it gets. |
Since this is about movies: I like adventure and romance and mystery and sci-fi and Disney and happy endings. Not into extreme violence for its own sake. Happy endings - I like "Steel Magnolias", "Brokeback Mountain", "Sixth Sense", so "happy" isn't the same as "happily ever after". Also I don't enjoy "Saw" "Halloween" or other 'blood for its own sake' movies. I am also gay (not looking for a girlfriend); in a relationship for 26 years (not looking for a boyfriend either).
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1.
Auntie Mame
Unrated
Corney, perhaps, but a classic. Mame is a genuine person and Roz is brilliant. "Life is a banquet, but most ... are starving to death." We can learn from her enthusiastic embrace of life.
3.
Connie And Carla
PG-13
There is not one thing I don't like about this movie. Well, maybe Nia knocks David over a lot. Great acting; great music; and David's reaction to "the kiss" is worth the price of a ticket.
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Cutthroat Island
PG-13
This movie is great adventure and too much fun. I laugh at "bad dog" every tme I watch it... and count the number of times Modine gets slapped on the back of his head.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
PG-13
I like all of them! But the books ARE better; they are MY imagination. The movies are a different media and my own imagination has little control. But I love them! This one is my least favorite because the director was unfaithful to the spirit of the book in two of the three tournaments.
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Black Christmas
by Brianposted 23 hours ago -
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Seraphim Falls
by MarkEnjoyable if predictable tale of two men linked forever to the past. "Falls" short in the end.
If you are a big fan of either costar you will probably enjoy this one.
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Shutter
by BrianOK, this has been done before, several times...and the whole, "I see Asian dead people" isn't scary or even creepy, but...
It was still better than I thought it was going to be, and it was nice to see Joshua Jackson in a halfways mainstream film for once. I do think he's a good actor who needs a new agent.
There was a "twist" in the middle which I figured out almost right away and a twist at the end which made it cool and enough to make it worth watching the DVD.
I will say that studios either need to abandon the whole genre tho entirely, or do something to liven it up a bit. Maybe a J horror-inspired ORIGINAL non-remake film that's not totally based on dead people haunting the living...Good for fans of Joshua Jackson, or if you a fan of the genre. Otherwise, nothing too special.
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how well do you know my fave movies?posted 2 days ago -
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In Bruges
by BrianAmazingly funny in a perfectly witty way that says a big FUCK YOU to political correctness and just has a good time with itself.
Also very shocking at times, and expertly acted by Farrell and Gleeson in a way that pulled us in to their characters so well.
YOU must see this!
I must OWN this!Hey, you should really see this!
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The followup to V for Vendetta. I'm curious...are you?
posted 3 days ago -
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Get Smart
by BrianOK, I know I had originally decided I didn;t want to see this film but I changed my mind.
And it's pretty decent for what it is. Yes, there are definitely a lot of "funny parts" that just aren't funny (like what was the deal with Bill Murray in the tree?), but I did laugh enough to be mostly satisfied.
I still see Hathaway as a one-trick pony who gets parts for her looks and by playing characters with personalities so close to what I imagine is her own.
Most of you will wait for the DVD. No need to rush out.Funny enough, but nothing amazing. Wait for the DVD.
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The Mist
by MarkFatal flaw, a scary movie that isn't scary. A more apt title would be "Gone With the Mist". Thumbs down.
Hey, you should really avoid this! Couldn't stand the stereotypical bible thumping character played by Marcia Gay Harden, although I do enjoy her work. Didn't like the ending either. Big thumbs down!
posted 4 days ago -
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Mamma Mia!
by MarkSunny, lively and entertaining, perfect for Summer '08 viewing ! If you are a fan of Abba you shouldn't miss this! Recommended.
Hey, you should really see this, especially if you enjoy the music of ABBA !
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The Dark Knight
by BrianSome of you might hate me for this review, but at least read it before you string me from the rafters.
The Dark Knight delivers more than even Iron Man or The Crystal Skull could. And it makes the Incredible Hulk look like a joke. It's easily the best Batman of the franchise,
Bale makes Keaton look frumpy and Clooney Clooney look like a bad joke.
Heath Ledger's performance WAS amazing. I was amazed at how he took all of himself out of the character of the Joker and just WAS the joker.
The supporting characters also were expertly cast and did great job.
The one thing I'm not compelled to do is what I considered a lot of people's over-exaggeration/ I'm not speechless, it didn't make me cry, iy's not the best movie of all time (all of which I read in different reviews_. This, s I said, is just a slight overstatement in my opinion that makes me uncomfortable.
However, I will say that The Dark Knight delivers amazingly as the best "summer film" of this year. It's pacing is near perfect and it is totally deviod of cheesy one-liners and moments that made me cringe.
For all this, it gets five starts from mw. Because it delivers.
But it's not a masterpiece.Go see this now! Dance, monkeys, dance!
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posted 6 days ago -
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Charlie Bartlett
by BrianTo me, the plot/story of Charlie Bartlett is most certainly secondary to that of Anton Yelchin's acting, and the interplay between him and Downey and Davis.
Hope Davis is inspired casting, but this film just really showcases Yelchin's acting ability.
The plot is OK, and the execution is admittedly aimed at a younger audience than I, but it's still fun to watch and will be enjoyable to a wide audience.Hey, you should really see this!
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Definitely, Maybe
by BrianI wanted to see this mostly because I am a far of Elizabeth Banks (Scrubs) and it looked like it had potential as far as the rest of the cast goes.
Unfortunately it was really slow and Ryan Reynolds' overly-makeuped/fake-tanned face got on my nerves (make up artists, ease up please!).
It did have a cute ending tho. But it was a struggle getting there.
Nothing special. See if you are a fan of the genre, and especially of one of the actors.See if you are a fan of the genre, or one of the actors. Otherwise not particularly special.
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I recommend you see...Hey, you should really see this! I'd do almost anything to be able to watch this one again!!!
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Cry Freedom
by joshthe movie that shouldve gotten both Kevin Kline and Denzel Washington their first oscars....its the true story of one mans struggle and fight against the government of South Africa that is racist and cruel and wrong....a must see for every person in america...to wake up and see how cruel the world really is....just a brilliant brilliant movie....one to make you think!!
Hey, you should really see this!
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Auto Focus
by BrianI had heard about this incident several years ago on one of the ingestigative crime shows and was curious, and have been meaning to watch this film for a while.
Both Kinnear and Dafoe are believeable, if Dafoe creppily so. Makes me curious about what ACTUALLY happened.
Worth seeing, but not for everyone.Hey, you should see this, if it's your type of film.
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Southland Tales
by BrianI guess no one really liked this one that much, or so it seems, but to me this was perfectly in line with Donnie Darko and Richard Kelly.
Jesus H. Christ, Almighty, of course this isn't for everyone, but then neither is Donnie Darko
You have to pay attention, suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride. And I did.
Got this one for my personal collection and I need to watch it again.
Great cast, great music, some great lines, and the same tripped out mind Richard Kelly fans will love!Hey, you should really see this!
posted 8 days ago
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