What Was the Last Movie You Watched?

Marcy Sheiner said:
Just watched Ball of Fire with Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper. Kinda corny, definitely anachronistic, but fun anyway. He's a professor working with a group of ancient intellectuals writing an encyclopedia; she's kind of a gun moll.
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I agree. It's a real cute screwball comedy, which they can't seem to make anymore. One of the interesting things is the heavyweight cast they had in relatively minor roles: Dana Andrews, Dan Duryea, Elisha Cook, Jr., and the inimitable S.Z. Sakall; not to mention the great Gene Krupa and his orchestra. Come to think of it, it's time for a re-watch!
 

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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024), 2hr 11m

This is a beautifully made documentary, lovingly narrated by Martin Scorsese, who also provides first hand commentary. The pair of filmmakers made many films together, primarily in the '40s and '50s. The majority of their productions were unusual and artistic, such as The Red Shoes pictured above. If you're a film buff, especially films of yesteryear, you will love this excellent documentary. Available on several streaming services.
 
I finally saw Midas Man. I've been waiting literally years for it to be completed and released. Right now it's available on Olyn, a service I'd never heard of before. I believe it will be available on Amazon in the States shortly, but I got tired of waiting. Patience is not my strong suit!

The film is a biopic of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. I thought it was quite well done, with truly impressive acting by Jacob Fortune-Lloyd.
 
Added '20,000 Years in Sing Sing' (1932) starring Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis to my collection
(on TCM).

Fits in nicely with the other Bette Davis movies I've collected and the bonus is it has a young Tracy.

I have been a fan of hers since I saw 'The Petrified Forest' when I added it to my Bogart films.
She is a remarkable Actress, spanning decades of films.

 
The French historical movie Lady J from Netflix was well made. It takes place in the late 1700s and was inspired by a story from Denis Diderot. It's in English subtitles and was a good opportunity for me to practice my French.

The scenery, costume design, and interior decorations were well done. It's a story about a pretty widow Madame de la Pommeraye, who succumbs to the courtship of the Marquis des Arcis. After two years of a loving relationship, he starts to show interest elsewhere, leaving her alone. She concocts revenge on the Marquis. Pretending to be his friend, she arranges for him to fall in love with a beautiful young woman disguised as pious and church-going but who is actually the opposite. Lots going on here. Good dialogue.
 
Cannot believe I've only just now seen all of Cabaret. I've seen clips here and there, and of course knew the music, but today I read an opinion piece in the Times comparing this moment in the U.S. to what was going on in Germany during the time the film depicts. I won't go into the political weeds here, but what a great movie.
 
Marcy Sheiner said:
Cannot believe I've only just now seen all of Cabaret. I've seen clips here and there, and of course knew the music, but today I read an opinion piece in the Times comparing this moment in the U.S. to what was going on in Germany during the time the film depicts. I won't go into the political weeds here, but what a great movie.
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Love the scene at biergarten.
 
Somehow left my streaming going, auto-started 'Terminator' decided to watch it, seen it before. I had watched 'Predator' a few days ago. I guess I'm on an Arnold kick, NOT!
 
gilead said:
Somehow left my streaming going, auto-started 'Terminator' decided to watch it, seen it before. I had watched 'Predator' a few days ago. I guess I'm on an Arnold kick, NOT!
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Those Predators were built like real hunks, so you can imagine how disappointed I was when one of them removed his helmet and showed his claw, crab-like face/skull 😲 . :ROFLMAO:
 
jujube said:
I just finished one on Netflix called "The Menu". It was....um.....interesting. A tongue-in-cheek horror movie, it's about "a meal to die for"......literally.
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I watched it last night. Only because the actress that played Beth Harmon in the Queen's Gambit was it it.

What kind of frickin psycho makes a movie like this?
 
Elsie said:
Those Predators were built like real hunks, so you can imagine how disappointed I was when one of them removed his helmet and showed his claw, crab-like face/skull 😲 . :ROFLMAO:
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To be honest, I was curious about where my favorite 'Predator' star, the scout Sonny Landham had ended up. He passed in his 70's. always liked him.
 
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Gooooooooooooooood Morning, Senior Forums!

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I watched What the Health on Netflix. An eye opening documentary that includes a lot of disturbing information about the conflicting agendas of the "big disease" charities. To wit: American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, and that's not even bringing in the USDA or big pharma (who are also discussed).

So corrupt - these entities knowingly give advice that will make or keep people sick with chronic diseases, all in the name of corporate profits.

Knowledge is power.

I'll never donate another nickel to these or similar charities.
 
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