What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

[Touchofevil]

The Birds

I have watched that a few time on Retro as of late. Neat to see Bodega Bay in the fifties.

 

[Fading Fast]

Having joined the Army AFTER the My Lai massacre.... we discussed the point of "unlawful orders" at length in basic and AIT. It is a question I hope a soldier is never forced to face. But one that many will.

Worf

I was surprised and glad to see it so prominently raised in, effectively, a pre-WWII story - and the tone and tenor was fully supportive of the soldier questioning the order.

The older I get, the answer I keep coming back to is one I don't love: it is all just hard. If we just want to rely on the rules, we take human judgment out and, as always, situations come up that the rules don't anticipate or that they answer in a way that on-the-spot human judgment would probably change. If we leave too much up to individual discretion, we get a lot of inconsistent outcomes and people with questionable moral judgements making decisions.

The above is not limited to the military, it applies to business, to government, to charities, to sports, to raising kids, to every single thing we as humans do. Hence, my sadness at the realization that the answer is - it's always hard.

 

[Benzadmiral]

The new The Jungle Book, the live-action/CGI version of the story. Loved the voice work by Bill Murray as Baloo the bear, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera the panther, and Idris Elba as Shere Khan the vicious tiger. Colorful and vivid it was. Never having read the entirety of the Kipling stories, I don't know how much the producers and scripter fiddled with old Rudyard's vision. (I know there was some verse in the original called "The Road Song of the Bandar-Log," the monkeys who abduct Mowgli in the middle part of the story, but the Bandar-Log in the film are silent except for monkey noises.)

 

[AmateisGal]

The new The Jungle Book, the live-action/CGI version of the story. Loved the voice work by Bill Murray as Baloo the bear, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera the panther, and Idris Elba as Shere Khan the vicious tiger. Colorful and vivid it was. Never having read the entirety of the Kipling stories, I don't know how much the producers and scripter fiddled with old Rudyard's vision. (I know there was some verse in the original called "The Road Song of the Bandar-Log," the monkeys who abduct Mowgli in the middle part of the story, but the Bandar-Log in the film are silent except for monkey noises.)

I loved it, too! It was so, so well done.

 

[AmateisGal]

Arsenic and Old Lace. I think Cary Grant said this is the least favorite of his movie performances because he thinks he over-acted. I tend to agree, but it's still hilarious to watch nonetheless.

 

[AmateisGal]

Agree to disagree on Iron Man 3. Of them all it's my favorite. We know the character of Tony really well by this point & it's cool to see him dealing with what he goes through (trying to be spoiler free as much as I can here, lol). Anyway, I wouldn't totally write it off.

Still need to see Antman. Glad to hear it's better than I've anticipated.

I only watched it once - maybe I should try it again, but hubby and I were pretty disillusioned with it.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Arsenic and Old Lace. I think Cary Grant said this is the least favorite of his movie performances because he thinks he over-acted. I tend to agree, but it's still hilarious to watch nonetheless.

I still laugh out loud during the first half, when Cary's Mortimer realizes that the latest victim-to-be is about to drink the poisoned wine. Mortimer goes full loony (from the victim's point of view, anyway) and chases the old guy out of the house. Watching this performance, you realize what it means to act with your whole body, even the knees.

 

[greatestescaper]

Arsenic and Old Lace is on our annual Halloween watch list, and it remains my grandmothers favorite movie. I was reared on it, and a year or so ago I shared it with my wife, turning her into quite the Cary Grant fan. Since my wife has really developed a passion for films of the silver screen, and is grateful that I helped her develop appreciate these films that previously she thought were boring. And really, that was just how she felt as a young child. Now we take in a black and white film at least once per week.

 

[AmateisGal]

Arsenic and Old Lace is on our annual Halloween watch list, and it remains my grandmothers favorite movie. I was reared on it, and a year or so ago I shared it with my wife, turning her into quite the Cary Grant fan. Since my wife has really developed a passion for films of the silver screen, and is grateful that I helped her develop appreciate these films that previously she thought were boring. And really, that was just how she felt as a young child. Now we take in a black and white film at least once per week.

Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!

 

[greatestescaper]

Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!

It's been really excellent. I knew going into my marriage that I had been found by a woman that was indeed perfect for me in ways I had given up on. And while we have not been married for long (coming up on two years the end of this month...our anniversary also happens to be our sons birthday-he'll be a year old already...golly) my wife continues to surprise me each day and we continue to learn about one another and grow. Lately my wife has been commenting on how glad she is for the culture I have introduced to her, and how she really could not have imagined that she would enjoy the likes of Cary Grant on the screen, and Dean Martin on the radio, and now she can hardly imagine not liking them! And I am grateful, not only for what culture she has brought me, but also that I've found someone to teach and to share my deepest passions with.

Back on topic, this afternoon while taking care of the laundry, cleaning the kitchen, prepping for dinner, and wrangling my 11 month old son, I watched, if you can call it that, Zulu.

 

[jlw]

I just watched Forsaken. The story line is a well traveled path, but I thought it was well done despite the reviews.

It has some great hats, if you are in to classic pistols, you'll get a treat too.

 

[Stearmen]

Arsenic and Old Lace. I think Cary Grant said this is the least favorite of his movie performances because he thinks he over-acted. I tend to agree, but it's still hilarious to watch nonetheless.

I have said this before here, but, who knew mass murder could be so funny? But it is in this movie!

 

[DesertDan]

The Wizard of Oz
Watched it with my 7 yr. old grandson, he enjoyed it very much.
I just got the DVD recently and it came with a good amount of "making of" features which I am enjoying quite a bit.

 

[Fading Fast]

Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!

Since your hook for getting your husband to enjoy classic movies with you is Cary Grant: My two favorite "not famous" Cary Grant movies are (1) "People Will Talk," a quirky and a touch-mystical movie, but done with a light touch and a bit of whimsy - always makes me feel better just watching it and (2) "In Name Only," where a married Cary Grant has an affair with Carole Lombard - a surprisingly honest movie made during the code which argues that Cary Grant had such a positive reputation that he could get away with things other actors couldn't. Just thought if you've already gone through the famous Grant movies, these two might be enjoyable ones to see with our husband.

 

[Lean'n'mean]

' The Devil's Rock ' (2011) ........interesting.

 

[Touchofevil]

12 Angry Men
One of my favorite.
Powerful acting.
Great cast.
The rain.
Lee J. Cobb

 

[Benzadmiral]

Funny story...my husband has always rolled his eyes at my classic movies. But I was in the hospital for surgery (I forget which one - hysterectomy, I think) about six years ago and Father Goose starring Cary Grant and Leslie Caron was on the TV. My husband started watching it and didn't have time to finish it since i had to go back to surgery; but he was hooked which thrilled me because Father Goose was always one of my favorite Cary Grant movies. We later got the DVD and he watched the whole thing and loved it. It's now one of his favorites, and he'll actually watch Cary Grant movies with me now. Ha!

I first saw Father Goose when I was in junior high, I think, on the NBC Saturday Night Movie. My father was on the couch, watching. At this scene . . .

[catching a fish barehanded. A fish swims toward them]
Walter (in a hushed voice): Hey, here she comes again.
Catherine: How do you know it's a "she"?
Walter: Her mouth is open. Now be quiet.

. . . my father practically fell off the couch laughing.

It's one of Grant's best performances (the one he said privately was most like his own personality), and signified a path he could have taken as a featured or leading character actor. He chose to retire, what, 2 years later? A shame.

 

[AmateisGal]

Since your hook for getting your husband to enjoy classic movies with you is Cary Grant: My two favorite "not famous" Cary Grant movies are (1) "People Will Talk," a quirky and a touch-mystical movie, but done with a light touch and a bit of whimsy - always makes me feel better just watching it and (2) "In Name Only," where a married Cary Grant has an affair with Carole Lombard - a surprisingly honest movie made during the code which argues that Cary Grant had such a positive reputation that he could get away with things other actors couldn't. Just thought if you've already gone through the famous Grant movies, these two might be enjoyable ones to see with our husband.

People Will Talk is one of my favorite Grant movies. I love it so much. I can't remember when I first saw it, but I now own the DVD and have watched it several times. I haven't seen the one with Carole Lombard. Will check it out!

 

[AmateisGal]

I first saw Father Goose when I was in junior high, I think, on the NBC Saturday Night Movie. My father was on the couch, watching. At this scene . . .

[catching a fish barehanded. A fish swims toward them]
Walter (in a hushed voice): Hey, here she comes again.
Catherine: How do you know it's a "she"?
Walter: Her mouth is open. Now be quiet.

. . . my father practically fell off the couch laughing.

It's one of Grant's best performances (the one he said privately was most like his own personality), and signified a path he could have taken as a featured or leading character actor. He chose to retire, what, 2 years later? A shame.

Yeah, I think that was his last movie. It has SO many good scenes in it, especially the one you quoted! Such a fantastic movie and one I don't think many people know about.

 

[Fading Fast]

People Will Talk is one of my favorite Grant movies. I love it so much. I can't remember when I first saw it, but I now own the DVD and have watched it several times. I haven't seen the one with Carole Lombard. Will check it out!

I'm so glad you love it. It's such a not-well-known, but wonderful movie. Does you husband like it?

TCM runs "In Name Only," so it should pop up.