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"In Harms Way" & "The Longest Day"...I passed on "Tora,Tora" Bora for these John Wayne films..."In Harms Way" is much more interesting, moving, and all encompassing than any WW2 film and it works. "The Longest Day" is a great spectacle film
"Under Fire" & "Salvador"...two very intense films, while on the same subject are not overlapping in any way. Great acting all around. Nolty really sinks his teeth into his role. Hackman, again is a real gem too, as always. Oliver Stone's "Salvador" expertly captures the frightening confusion of a no-battle-lines war here. I am prejudiced for Stone, as I am always impressed by his ability to throw himself totally into a film subject...and suck you in with him...completely!!!
"Tombstone...the Director's Cut"...I caught a little of it on cable and was impressed by the economy of the acting here, while making this a film with "scope". I dont like many "new" films, especially when they take on subjects that have been undertaken expertly before. Kirk Russell is an actor who loves to push the envelope, and is not afraid to embarass himself. He is always a joy to see, in any project he takes on.
"The Presidio"...this is one of these films that you see on Tv all of the time and when you see a video of it realize the shameless editing they do to compress it for Tv. A shame, for this one is a guilty pleasure, for sure.
"Ghosts of Mars"...another Carpenter guilty pleasure, from the screenwriter who brought you "They Live". I just want want to escape to Mars, ok ? Like the new "Planet of the Apes", I want to suspened all logic and critical faculties and just take it all in...for better or worse.

"Original Classic...Gone in 60 Seconds"...there was a certain appeal, aside from the very slutty Angelina Jole' in the remake. With Jerry Bruckheimer, can one really go completely wrong ? I dont think so. I wanted to see the original too. It was cheap, and a bonus packed DVD, and I love mindless machine films. They are meant to be just accepted.
"All In The Family...The First Season"...couldnt resist this one, mainly for the price, 3DVDs for $19.99 at Circuit City. It's a classic and it's always nice to kick back as go into the time machine.

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Re: Weekend DVD Pile- you picked some good ones.. - EdM 10:17:04 04/19/02 (5)
Under Fire- check out the sound. You can hear the shell casings falling to the ground around you on my surround system. Probably not only one of the best acted movies but certainly one of the best sounding movies!
Tombstone- just outstanding acting all around. One of the most accurate telling of the history as well. Really a great film.
Presidio- loved this as well. One of Connery's best works I think.
- Sean Connery - mikenyc 10:35:49 04/19/02 (4)
  Connery hasn't been in a bad film...or he has and he just hasnt let us know that !
  What are you viewing this weekend ?
  - Re: What's on this weekend... - EdM 11:58:05 04/19/02 (3)
    La Femme Nikita on DVD just arrived
    and should have
    Twin Peaks Pilot on DVD from Hong Kong when I get home (Hopefully)
    Also on my list but low priority (only have very limited time)are:
    American Werewolf in London
    Arabian Nights (has Vanessa Mae in it)
    Apocalypse Now Redux
    Invasion of the Body Snatchers (New version with Gabrielle Anwar- yeah)
    Have seen them all before of course but you know....
    - Re: What's on this weekend... - mikenyc 14:42:32 04/19/02 (2)
      You will LOVE "Le Femme Nikita"...its so subtle and more interesting than the Bridget Fonda "Point of No Return".
      "American Werewolf" is alot of fun...I'm sure you will enjoy that title...it stands up to repeated viewings !
      Im sure you will savor and look forward to "Apocalype Now Redux" too !
      Please tell me about the "Arabian Nights" title !
      Sounds like alot of nice film viewing. Enjoy !!!
      - Re: What's on this weekend... - mikenyc 10:17:00 04/20/02 (1)
        
        In Reply to: Re: What's on this weekend... posted by mikenyc on April 19, 2002 at 14:42:32:
        
        Solid acting from all...especially Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer...their best. Powers Boothe is very good too. I can only feel that there just arent enough good scripts floating around out there, and everything else is just junk.
        Very impressed with the story too.
        
        Re: What's on this weekend... - mikenyc 05:11:44 04/25/02 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re: What's on this weekend... posted by mikenyc on April 20, 2002 at 10:17:00:
        
        For this coming weekend...so far...
        "Saragossa Manuscript"
        "Maniac"
        "Juliet of the Spirits"
        "Fatal Attraction..Special Edition"
        "Come and See"
        "The Beast"
        "The Clash...Westway of the World"
        "Men Who Killed Kenedy"

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