Monkey Man and the Evolution of Dev Patel
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Swithin »
April 18th, 2024, 8:28 pm
I saw Monkey Man this week. Although I had read a bit about it, I wasn't quite prepared for the violence. The level of blood and gore in the film...
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April 18th, 2024, 9:50 pm
El Cid
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movieman1957 »
May 28th, 2012, 11:25 am
(Hinting at SPOILERS)
El Cid has been mentioned in a couple of threads and might be worth some more discussion (some day.)
lz cutter said -
I...
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August 14th, 2023, 1:10 am
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August 2nd, 2023, 4:39 pm
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July 3rd, 2023, 9:12 pm
The Ipcress File (1965)
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wmcclain »
May 14th, 2023, 6:56 am
The Ipcress File (1965) , directed by Sidney J. Furie.
His spymaster superiors don't much like cheeky, insubordinate Harry Palmer, but he seems to...
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Last post by kingrat
May 14th, 2023, 10:17 pm
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934)
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wmcclain »
May 11th, 2023, 7:02 am
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) , directed by Harold Young.
An English aristocrat, dim-witted foppish clothes-horse by day, is secretly head of a...
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Last post by Sepiatone
May 11th, 2023, 11:36 am
A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)
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wmcclain »
May 2nd, 2023, 7:16 am
A High Wind in Jamaica (1965) , directed by Alexander Mackendrick.
Piracy and High Adventure on the High Seas!
That's a bit misleading, making it...
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Last post by wmcclain
May 2nd, 2023, 7:16 am
Fathom (1967)
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wmcclain »
April 19th, 2023, 7:36 am
Fathom (1967) , directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
First review
I did not go to the theater much as a child, but I did have a pal whose Mom would...
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Last post by EP Millstone
April 19th, 2023, 7:49 pm
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Last post by GaryCooper
April 12th, 2023, 7:08 pm
‘The African Queen’: THR’s 1951 Review
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GaryCooper »
February 22nd, 2023, 9:29 am
On Feb. 20, 1952, The African Queen opened at the Capitol Theatre in New York. The sweeping drama was nominated for four Oscars at the 24th Academy...
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Last post by Sue Sue Applegate
February 22nd, 2023, 5:04 pm
Gunga Din (1939)
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Detective Jim McLeod »
December 16th, 2022, 12:23 pm
3 British Army sergeants battle a murderous Thuggee cult in 19th century India.
The greatest action/adventure film ever made and one of my top ten...
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Last post by Detective Jim McLeod
December 17th, 2022, 10:13 am
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Last post by BrianNH2OK
December 8th, 2022, 10:56 am
Bond, James Bond
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moira finnie »
May 2nd, 2009, 10:56 am
Since Sean Connery is the SOTM in May on TCM, shouldn't we discuss the character that sent his career into orbit? I first saw Sir Sean in Darby...
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Last post by movieman1957
August 18th, 2019, 9:15 pm
Action and Adventure Films
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movieman1957 »
October 10th, 2012, 9:35 am
As in the other forums I thought we could have a catch all place for those films that may not need its own thread. So to start -
Edward Dmytryk's...
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Last post by movieman1957
August 26th, 2015, 8:55 am
Soldier of Fortune
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RedRiver »
August 23rd, 2015, 3:44 pm
Clark Gable, Susan Hayward in Edward Dmytryk adventure. I had resisted this one for years; didn't think it would be too good. And it's not one of the...
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Last post by RedRiver
August 23rd, 2015, 3:44 pm
THE ENEMY BELOW
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mrsl »
June 4th, 2015, 6:00 pm
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Although I've seen this movie time and time again, if I can force myself to wait a while, when I do watch it, it seems like the first time as so...
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Last post by Major Rogers
June 8th, 2015, 12:53 pm
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Last post by mrsl
June 1st, 2015, 6:31 pm
The Prisoner of Zenda
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by
Maricatrin »
May 4th, 2011, 11:03 am
Hello Kingme, you asked for my thoughts on Prisoner of Zenda (1937) I must have watched it half-a-dozen times, but not in the last few years (time to...
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Last post by mrsl
June 1st, 2015, 6:28 pm
Richard Todd: Action and Adventure Star
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stuart.uk »
January 28th, 2008, 11:12 am
Richard Todd was as hot as any other British actor in the 50s for making classic movies.
he got of to a good start with The Hasty Heart with Ronald...
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Last post by Brian McFadden
January 14th, 2015, 10:20 am
Noah-Tripe
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stuart.uk »
August 5th, 2014, 10:03 am
I bought the Russell Crowe film Noah the other day, expecting the special effects to be over the top, but also expecting the film to have at least...
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Last post by moira finnie
August 7th, 2014, 6:01 pm
White House Down
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mrsl »
March 24th, 2014, 4:27 pm
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HOLY CANOLI!!!
WHITE HOUSE DOWN - 2012
Loads and loads of violent shooting, guys getting beaten up, and planes, cars, and helicopters all...
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Last post by mrsl
March 24th, 2014, 4:27 pm
A Four Minute Movie
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Fossy »
October 6th, 2013, 4:35 pm
THE GERMAN
Take the time. Very interesting. Watch it full screen too !
Interesting twist at the end.
Incredible four minute footage of a desperate...
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October 6th, 2013, 5:47 pm
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Last post by RedRiver
August 10th, 2013, 4:22 pm
Flight of The Phoenix
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movieman1957 »
April 10th, 2011, 7:51 pm
What happens when a plane crash lands in the desert? Hopefully you have this crew on board to get you out. Hopelessly lost and desperate to find...
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Last post by JackFavell
May 7th, 2013, 7:23 am
Tarzan And His Mate (1934)
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Fossy »
April 3rd, 2013, 4:54 am
I have never thought much of Tarzan. I was tempted to put these comments in the comedy section. But let`s face it, my opinion of Tarzan movies is not...
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
April 11th, 2013, 7:22 am
Where Is Tarzan
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by
Uncle Stevie »
August 27th, 2010, 11:16 am
There seem to be about 32 Tarzan movies made since 1933 including the much later animated ones. Yet I do not see continued discussions about any...
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Last post by moira finnie
April 10th, 2013, 8:11 am
Below The Sea (1933)
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Fossy »
March 30th, 2013, 1:30 am
Below The Sea (1933)
In 1917 a German submarine is carrying $3000000.00 worth of gold bullion. They encounter a sailing ship which is flying the...
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Last post by Fossy
April 3rd, 2013, 3:19 am
ANNE OF THE INDIES
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by
CineMaven »
September 21st, 2009, 6:18 am
We put our hands to a bargain. To make my hand good, I've been spread eagle, flogged. I've called red-handed cut-throats, my friends. I've stood by...
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Last post by CineMaven
October 1st, 2012, 2:18 am
About the WWII war movies
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by
mrsl »
May 29th, 2007, 7:54 am
Thanks for this topic Jon!
After watching several Memorial Day war movies over the past weekend, I had several questions, which naturally escape me...
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Last post by moira finnie
August 24th, 2012, 9:10 am
A Gathering of the Old Guard
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mrsl »
August 16th, 2012, 8:00 pm
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After catching Sly Stallone on the late show the other night, even though I hate CGI and most of what it does, I might tune into the new...
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Last post by JackFavell
August 17th, 2012, 4:13 pm
Simone Signoret Against The Wind
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stuart.uk »
July 17th, 2012, 2:38 pm
Another film I see that is on you tube in full is the war movie Against The Wind. I've seen better films, but the performance of Simone Signoret...
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Last post by JackFavell
July 19th, 2012, 10:49 am
THE MACOMBER AFFAIR 1947 ZOLTAN KORDA
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by feaito » May 1st, 2012, 11:44 am
For all the people who have not seen this film you must watch it. Thanks to Theresa's high praise of it after watching the movie on the big screen...
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Last post by kingrat
June 27th, 2012, 4:32 pm
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June 26th, 2012, 9:52 am
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June 25th, 2012, 9:16 am
V.I. Warshawski
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stuart.uk »
June 25th, 2012, 9:04 am
After prasing Geena Davis's action heroine in The Long Kiss Goodbye I was reminded of Kathleen Turner's PI in V.I. Warshawski.
Spoiler
All I...
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Last post by stuart.uk
June 25th, 2012, 9:04 am
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
June 17th, 2012, 11:17 pm
The WWI Flyer
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intothenitrate »
May 10th, 2012, 8:26 pm
I had a chance to watch a WWI flyer film today I hadn't seen before, Ace of Aces (1933). It's another John Monk Saunders screenplay starring Richard...
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
May 15th, 2012, 9:27 pm
Could Lewis Collins have played Bond
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stuart.uk »
March 16th, 2012, 2:27 pm
Lewis Collins was brought in as a last minute replacement for Anthony Andrews in The Professionals, partnering Martin Shaw and working for Gordon...
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Last post by stuart.uk
March 17th, 2012, 5:36 am
Attack!
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by
movieman1957 »
March 14th, 2012, 9:28 pm
There is no politics like the politics in war. Everyone has an angle except the poor guy at the bottom of the food chain that is expected to do all...
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Last post by movieman1957
March 14th, 2012, 9:42 pm
All time great UK war film
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stuart.uk »
January 8th, 2012, 12:09 pm
I know The Way To The Stars isn't to well known in America, but it's a classic WW2 war film. It's just out on you tube. Here's the film with a...
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Last post by Rita Hayworth
January 14th, 2012, 5:38 pm
Leslie Howard's final film director
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stuart.uk »
October 21st, 2011, 1:38 pm
I hope no one minds me posting this. Its The Gentle Sex with Rosamund John and giving a Chaplin like speech from The Great Dictator, Lili Palmer
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Last post by stuart.uk
October 28th, 2011, 11:22 am
Which non-Bond spies do you like?
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by
cinemalover »
April 21st, 2008, 11:55 am
I've been plugging through a DVD set ( The Grindhouse Experience Volume 2 ) which has included a couple of Eurospy films that caught my interest. I...
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Last post by RedRiver
August 4th, 2011, 12:35 pm
Superman 2012 ... The Reboot
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Rita Hayworth »
March 3rd, 2011, 3:25 pm
SUPERMAN 2012 ... The Reboot
After the disappointing box office returns of Superman Returns - a 200 Million Dollars film made by Brian Singer only...
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Last post by RedRiver
August 1st, 2011, 5:18 pm
Pork Chop Hill
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mrsl »
October 6th, 2007, 7:18 pm
I missed this one the last time it was shown on TCM, and recall seeing it as a teenager, but then it was only to drool over Gregory Peck, so the...
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Last post by RedRiver
August 1st, 2011, 5:10 pm
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August 1st, 2011, 4:41 pm
The Trap (1966)
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moira finnie »
July 26th, 2011, 6:37 pm
This is a harrowing but remarkable movie about a backwoods trapper named La Bete (Oliver Reed at his sensitive, beastly beast) who takes a mute girl...
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Last post by MissGoddess
July 26th, 2011, 7:15 pm
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Last post by stuart.uk
July 9th, 2011, 8:22 am
Went the Day Well?
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MikeBSG »
May 19th, 2008, 12:13 pm
I just watched Went the Day Well? a WWII film from Ealing about a German paratroop unit that takes over a small English town prior to a German...
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Last post by movieman1957
June 18th, 2011, 3:47 pm
The Sea Shall Not Have Them
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stuart.uk »
June 11th, 2011, 1:23 pm
I saw this film, The Sea Shall Not Have Them, for the first time and was impressed not only by the storyline about the RAF rescue service, but also...
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Last post by stuart.uk
June 11th, 2011, 1:58 pm
Bridge on the River Kwai
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pvitari »
August 19th, 2010, 9:49 am
I searched for a Bridge on the River Kwai thread but couldn't find one.
Anyway, this about the restoration of BOTRK which will be coming out on...
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June 5th, 2011, 1:00 pm
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