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Movie Awards for 2023

Last post by CinemaInternational « June 12th, 2024, 2:53 pm
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by skimpole » December 1st, 2023, 3:29 am
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Back on the TCM message boards, there would usually be a thread for each year's movie awards. With that in mind, here's this year's New York Film...
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Last post by CinemaInternational
June 12th, 2024, 2:53 pm
Gilliam's 'The Carnival at the End of Days'

Last post by TikiSoo « June 7th, 2024, 5:57 am
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by ziggy6708a » June 4th, 2024, 7:24 pm

see:

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June 7th, 2024, 5:57 am
Quentin Tarantino Sets Filming for 10th and Final Film For This Fall

Last post by Detective Jim McLeod « April 25th, 2024, 9:44 am
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by CinemaInternational » March 14th, 2023, 5:18 pm

The new film sounds as though it is going to be a thinly disguised version of Pauline Kael's alarming experiments at Paramount Pictures in 1979, and...

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Last post by Detective Jim McLeod
April 25th, 2024, 9:44 am
WONKA ('23)

Last post by dianedebuda « April 8th, 2024, 10:02 am
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by ziggy6708a » December 11th, 2023, 3:23 pm
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‘Wonka’ Review: Timothée Chalamet Makes a Winning Willy Wonka in a Fun Prequel That’s One of the Squarest Movie Musicals in Decades

His candymaker...
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Last post by dianedebuda
April 8th, 2024, 10:02 am
Ridley Scott's Napoleon

Last post by skimpole « March 27th, 2024, 4:05 am
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by GaryCooper » May 17th, 2023, 8:18 am
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Ridley Scott’s ‘Napoleon’ Unveils Epic Battle Scene at CinemaCon
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Last post by skimpole
March 27th, 2024, 4:05 am
the 2023 Feinberg Awards

Last post by Cinemaspeak59 « February 27th, 2024, 1:15 pm
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by Feinberg » January 25th, 2024, 2:18 pm
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It is almost time for the coveted 2023 Feinberg Awards. :smiley_cheer:
I've currently seen 121 films from 2023 including all of the major BAFTA and...
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Last post by Cinemaspeak59
February 27th, 2024, 1:15 pm
Oppenheimer

Last post by Detective Jim McLeod « February 23rd, 2024, 11:18 am
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by GaryCooper » June 21st, 2023, 8:12 am

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February 23rd, 2024, 11:18 am
Beatles' lives spawn a quartet of biopics

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « February 21st, 2024, 9:57 am
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by Nellie LaRoy » February 20th, 2024, 10:44 am

Each of the Beatles will be getting their own biopic, according to several trade publications. The films will be directed by Sam Mendes, best known...

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Last post by Nellie LaRoy
February 21st, 2024, 9:57 am
new ''SHOGUN'' (2024) mini-series

Last post by ziggy6708a « February 13th, 2024, 9:41 pm
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by ziggy6708a » February 13th, 2024, 9:34 pm

Shōgun is an upcoming historical drama television limited series based on the 1975 novel of the same name by James Clavell that is set to premiere on...

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February 13th, 2024, 9:41 pm
"The Color Purple" (2023)

Last post by HoldenIsHere « February 11th, 2024, 5:49 pm
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by ziggy6708a » December 15th, 2023, 12:06 am

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Last post by HoldenIsHere
February 11th, 2024, 5:49 pm
A Truly Wonderful Life: new Jimmy Stewart biopic in the works

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « February 6th, 2024, 12:44 pm

by Nellie LaRoy » February 6th, 2024, 12:44 pm

Somebody's just announced they're making a James Stewart biopic, apparently with a theatrical release in mind, which means (hopefully) it won't be...

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Last post by Nellie LaRoy
February 6th, 2024, 12:44 pm
Tenet is getting re-released, will be shown in 70mm IMAX

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « January 26th, 2024, 2:47 pm

by Nellie LaRoy » January 26th, 2024, 2:47 pm

Some good news for fans of large-format exhibition - the Christopher Nolan film Tenet , which was barely released back in 2020 due to obvious...

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January 26th, 2024, 2:47 pm
Jason Isaacs plays Cary Grant in "Archie"

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « December 16th, 2023, 12:56 pm
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by Nellie LaRoy » November 23rd, 2023, 12:03 pm
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A new Cary Grant biopic is dropping soon in both the US and the UK.

Grant is being played by Jason Isaacs, perhaps better known for his work as...
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Last post by Nellie LaRoy
December 16th, 2023, 12:56 pm
It is my considered opinion . . .

Last post by Dargo « December 8th, 2023, 3:15 pm
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by mrsl » July 3rd, 2015, 6:00 pm
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I have discovered that when watching a remake, you must have NOT seen the original. I guess it's just human nature to compare, but often there is...
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Last post by Dargo
December 8th, 2023, 3:15 pm
"Poor Things" (2023)

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « December 8th, 2023, 1:48 pm

by Nellie LaRoy » December 8th, 2023, 1:48 pm

I've been very lucky to attend an advanced screening of Yorgos Lanthimos' latest, Poor Things , starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Defoe....

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Last post by Nellie LaRoy
December 8th, 2023, 1:48 pm
The Holdovers (2023)

Last post by Detective Jim McLeod « November 11th, 2023, 12:14 pm
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by Detective Jim McLeod » November 10th, 2023, 4:52 pm

This is directed by Alexander Payne, one of my favorite directors. Paul Giamatti is a curmudgeon professor who stuck at the boarding school watching...

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November 11th, 2023, 12:14 pm
"Killers of the Flower Moon" ('23)

Last post by Dargo « October 23rd, 2023, 11:49 pm
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by ziggy6708a » July 5th, 2023, 8:16 pm

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Last post by Dargo
October 23rd, 2023, 11:49 pm
Harry Potter & Lord Of The Rings

Last post by GaryCooper « September 22nd, 2023, 8:44 pm

by GaryCooper » September 22nd, 2023, 8:44 pm

Warner Bros Just Confirmed Our Worst Fears About Harry Potter & Lord Of The Rings

Recent comments from Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav...

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Last post by GaryCooper
September 22nd, 2023, 8:44 pm
Your Favorite Film Critics/Reviewers

Last post by ziggy6708a « September 13th, 2023, 7:26 pm
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by EP Millstone » January 1st, 2023, 2:47 pm
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More than a few SSO members seem to put much stock in the opinions of film critics/film reviewers. Personally, I don't give a rodent's rump about the...
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Last post by ziggy6708a
September 13th, 2023, 7:26 pm
Modern Film Clips

Last post by GaryCooper « September 6th, 2023, 8:17 am
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by GaryCooper » December 31st, 2022, 10:36 am

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September 6th, 2023, 8:17 am
Yellowstone

Last post by GaryCooper « June 23rd, 2023, 7:13 am

by GaryCooper » June 23rd, 2023, 7:13 am

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June 23rd, 2023, 7:13 am
Dunkirk: What Happened To Tom Hardy's Pilot Character In Real Life

Last post by GaryCooper « June 19th, 2023, 7:35 am

by GaryCooper » June 19th, 2023, 7:35 am

Fine WWII flick.

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Last post by GaryCooper
June 19th, 2023, 7:35 am
Indiana Jones

Last post by Nellie LaRoy « June 17th, 2023, 7:37 am
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by GaryCooper » June 13th, 2023, 7:23 am

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Last post by Nellie LaRoy
June 17th, 2023, 7:37 am
Mother! (2017)

Last post by wmcclain « April 5th, 2023, 6:44 pm

by wmcclain » April 5th, 2023, 6:44 pm

Mother! (2017) , written and directed by Darren Aronofsky.

With time and usage myths become nursery fables. Weird but not terribly provoking. It is...

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Last post by wmcclain
April 5th, 2023, 6:44 pm
Cat People 1982

Last post by GaryCooper « April 3rd, 2023, 11:32 pm
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by GaryCooper » December 31st, 2022, 10:06 am

Cat People was shown many a time on late night TV back in the early 80s. Nastassja Kinski was big in the 80s.
G.C.

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Last post by GaryCooper
April 3rd, 2023, 11:32 pm
Vertigo remake

Last post by BagelOnAPlate « April 1st, 2023, 11:41 am
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by txfilmfan » March 23rd, 2023, 4:08 pm
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Variety is reporting that Paramount has a remake of Vertigo on the slate, in cooperation with Robert Downey Jr.'s production company. Not sure how I...
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Last post by BagelOnAPlate
April 1st, 2023, 11:41 am
Babylon 2022

Last post by Swithin « March 7th, 2023, 9:28 pm
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by nakanosunplaza » December 12th, 2022, 10:13 am
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This movie is out on or around the 23rd,with Brad Pitt and many others,it is based on the life of John Gilbert and several others during the...
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Last post by Swithin
March 7th, 2023, 9:28 pm
‘Gladiator’ Sequel Lands 2024 Release Date

Last post by GaryCooper « February 3rd, 2023, 9:16 pm

by GaryCooper » February 3rd, 2023, 9:16 pm

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February 3rd, 2023, 9:16 pm
Top Gun

Last post by GaryCooper « January 18th, 2023, 9:28 pm

by GaryCooper » January 18th, 2023, 9:28 pm

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January 18th, 2023, 9:28 pm
Scorsese Films

Last post by GaryCooper « January 18th, 2023, 8:14 am
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by GaryCooper » December 21st, 2022, 10:44 am

Liked 'em both. Of the two ... Gangs of NY ...

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Last post by GaryCooper
January 18th, 2023, 8:14 am
What recent films have you seen?

Last post by laffite « January 9th, 2023, 5:57 pm
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by Lzcutter » March 14th, 2015, 1:46 pm
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This is the place to talk about modern films you have seen!
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January 9th, 2023, 5:57 pm
BEST MOVIES OF 2022 RANKED

Last post by Swithin « January 1st, 2023, 9:48 pm
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by GaryCooper » December 30th, 2022, 11:35 am

Watched TWO.

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Last post by Swithin
January 1st, 2023, 9:48 pm
ALL 51 BILLION-DOLLAR MOVIES

Last post by GaryCooper « December 30th, 2022, 11:44 am

by GaryCooper » December 30th, 2022, 11:44 am

Eye-Popping. Money Talks.
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December 30th, 2022, 11:44 am
The 1990s

Last post by laffite « December 28th, 2022, 5:29 pm
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by CinemaInternational » December 27th, 2022, 6:09 pm

The 1990s were the final decade of the 20th century, and somehow managed to be an intriguing decade that was also infuriatingly uneven. I admit to...

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Last post by laffite
December 28th, 2022, 5:29 pm
70's

Last post by Allhallowsday « December 28th, 2022, 4:34 pm
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by GaryCooper » December 21st, 2022, 10:57 am
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Movie portended what was coming for the American male. Divorce rates are sky-high and feminism has a strong footing in today's America.

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Last post by Allhallowsday
December 28th, 2022, 4:34 pm
The 1980s

Last post by CinemaInternational « December 27th, 2022, 3:53 pm
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by CinemaInternational » December 27th, 2022, 3:09 pm

I figured that since there is a thread here for the 70s, we might as well have two more threads for the last two decades of the twentieth century. Up...

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Last post by CinemaInternational
December 27th, 2022, 3:53 pm
35 years ago today: ‘Empire of the Sun’ hits theaters

Last post by GaryCooper « December 12th, 2022, 10:43 am

by GaryCooper » December 12th, 2022, 10:43 am

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December 12th, 2022, 10:43 am
Upcoming Animated films....

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by ziggy6708a » December 6th, 2022, 1:50 pm

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December 6th, 2022, 1:50 pm
‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’

Last post by GaryCooper « December 5th, 2022, 11:47 am

by GaryCooper » December 5th, 2022, 11:47 am

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December 5th, 2022, 11:47 am
Walk the Line

Last post by GaryCooper « November 21st, 2022, 8:59 am
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by GaryCooper » November 21st, 2022, 8:57 am

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November 21st, 2022, 8:59 am
Australia 2008

Last post by GaryCooper « November 21st, 2022, 8:53 am
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by GaryCooper » November 21st, 2022, 8:52 am

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November 21st, 2022, 8:53 am
Cape Fear 1991

Last post by CinemaInternational « November 17th, 2022, 4:05 pm
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by GaryCooper » November 15th, 2022, 9:58 pm

‘Cape Fear’: THR’s 1991 Review
On Nov. 15, 1991, Universal unveiled Martin Scorsese's thriller in theaters.

On Nov. 15, 1991, Universal unveiled...

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Last post by CinemaInternational
November 17th, 2022, 4:05 pm
‘No Country for Old Men’: Film Review

Last post by GaryCooper « November 9th, 2022, 8:12 pm
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by GaryCooper » November 9th, 2022, 8:07 pm

CANNES — Joel and Ethan Coen’s In Competition film is titled No Country for Old Men, but it’s set in an unforgiving 1980s West Texas landscape that...

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November 9th, 2022, 8:12 pm
POTPOURRI

Last post by sandykaypax « April 27th, 2015, 7:08 pm
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by mrsl » March 22nd, 2015, 5:02 pm

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This will be my catch-all topic thread for my recent/older movies. I agree 90's movies are not new, but occasionally if you have several movie...

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April 27th, 2015, 7:08 pm
Whiplash (2014)

Last post by Lomm « March 15th, 2015, 9:23 am
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by Professional Tourist » March 14th, 2015, 2:32 pm

I had read about the recent film Whiplash here and there, but didn't seek it out because the premise sounded a bit 'rough' for my taste. But when...

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March 15th, 2015, 9:23 am

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