10 minutes ago, Seppius said:

Definitely one of Nicolas Cage's better recent films

 

The Retirement Plan

 

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14827638/

 

Found on 1337x

 

But I found it strangely really familiar, like I had seen it before, don't think it's a remake

Renfield and the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent are a couple of recent Cage movies that were OK. Dream Scenario also gets good reviews but not sure if that's available to stream/download yet. He's really churning them out, he released six movies this year.

41 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I've already seen it, and it's not a Tarantino movie.

Okay, I'm sorry, don't watch it a second time. 

 

17 minutes ago, Seppius said:

Definitely one of Nicolas Cage's better recent films

 

The Retirement Plan

 

 

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14827638/

 

Found on 1337x

 

But I found it strangely really familiar, like I had seen it before, don't think it's a remake

I like Nick but that is not saying much....I'll give it a watch. 

On 11/13/2023 at 10:45 AM, xylophone said:

I watched about half of this movie and then switched it off, because I couldn't put up with seeing a very old and decrepit Glenda Jackson, not to mention the same with Michael Caine, on the screen, especially as I remember them as they used to be.

 

Might seem a little silly, but I am not a fan of seeing decrepit oldies limp around the screen, and in addition the scenes on the battleship from World War II were very amateurish IMO.

This might interest you @xylophone :

On YouTube channel Cinemium  there’s quite a few ( around 50 ) old Western movies, Clint and John Wayne etc, they have been added this week, strangely they are not labeled by their title but as you can see from the photo go by “ great action western movie “ or similar.

Take a look, am sure there will be something to your liking.

 

 

 

33 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Renfield and the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent are a couple of recent Cage movies that were OK. Dream Scenario also gets good reviews but not sure if that's available to stream/download yet. He's really churning them out, he released six movies this year.

Thanks for the tips, first one looks good

55 minutes ago, Seppius said:

Thanks for the tips, first one looks good

 Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Seen it.

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Okay, I'm sorry, don't watch it a second time. 

 

I might if it was a Tarantino movie.

14 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I might if it was a Tarantino movie.

I heard he was an executive producer, no? 

The Creator (2023) - IMDb, just dropped.

 

Not sure if I will watch it unless I get a recommendation from here.

 

 

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

I heard he was an executive producer, no? 

Yes, but if you look for a list of Tarantino movies Hostel won't be on it because he didn't write the screenplay or direct it, so ergo it's not a Tarantino movie.

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

Yes, but if you look for a list of Tarantino movies Hostel won't be on it because he didn't write the screenplay or direct it, so ergo it's not a Tarantino movie.

It's on this list: 

Quentin Tarantino filmography - Wikipedia

2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

It's on this list: 

Quentin Tarantino filmography - Wikipedia

As one of the three executive producers.

This has some real quirky Aussies in it.

I really enjoyed it.

Nestled deep in the Australian Outback is the town of Larrimah and its 11 eccentric residents. When one of them mysteriously disappears into thin air, the remaining residents become suspects and a long history of infighting is unveiled.

 

 

25 minutes ago, giddyup said:

As one of the three executive producers.

Exactly

7 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Exactly

You can argue about it until the cows come home, but it's NOT a Tarantino movie.

2 minutes ago, giddyup said:

You can argue about it until the cows come home, but it's NOT a Tarantino movie.

Are we arguing? 

 

I told you I was sorry and advised you not to watch it. 

20 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

As one of the three executive producers.

 

The executive producer is the person who sources and secures the financing for a film production,

either through an independent financing company, through a studio, or by financing it themselves.

The executive producer's biggest priority is to make sure they have money to complete the project

 

They have little to do with the content of the movie.

Cigarette girl on Netflix has a 8.3 because it is amazing movie. 

4 hours ago, giddyup said:

Renfield and the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent are a couple of recent Cage movies that were OK. Dream Scenario also gets good reviews but not sure if that's available to stream/download yet. He's really churning them out, he released six movies this year.

A Cam version is online

https://ww1.m4uhd.tv/watch-movie-dream-scenario-2023-280928.html

12 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Cigarette girl on Netflix has a 8.3 because it is amazing movie. 

Movie or series?

29 minutes ago, oxo1947 said:

 

The executive producer is the person who sources and secures the financing for a film production,

either through an independent financing company, through a studio, or by financing it themselves.

The executive producer's biggest priority is to make sure they have money to complete the project

 

They have little to do with the content of the movie.

Does a wee bit more than just get financing.  Surely some EP get more involved than others.

6 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Movie or series?

5 part series

42 minutes ago, oxo1947 said:

 

The executive producer is the person who sources and secures the financing for a film production,

either through an independent financing company, through a studio, or by financing it themselves.

The executive producer's biggest priority is to make sure they have money to complete the project

 

They have little to do with the content of the movie.

Do you think they fund movies without reviewing and approving the content? 

I am sure they look at the script---- they have to go out and sell it, and I'm sure your right, maybe some are more hands on then others, but its mainly about Finance --but then again, I am only quoting Wiki & Google , mainly because I just thought they knew more about this then me.    (The underlines are from Wiki.)

 

Executive producer

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

Executive producer (EP) is one of the top positions in the making of a commercial entertainment product. Depending on the medium, the executive producer may be concerned with management accounting or associated with legal issues (like copyrights or royalties).^{[citation needed]} In films, the executive producer generally contributes to the film's budget and their involvement depends on the project, with some simply securing funds and others being involved in the filmmaking process.^[1][2]

I watched Oppenheimer last night and enjoyed it. I got it from TGx.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15398776/

14 hours ago, earlinclaifornia said:

Cigarette girl on Netflix has a 8.3 because it is amazing movie. 

Watched the first episode last night and enjoyed it, thanks. 

 

Have you seen the whole thing? 

On 11/11/2023 at 10:40 AM, stupidfarang said:

Was the ex husband ever jailed for this?

 

Still teaching school in Thailand, AFAIK.

Watched the first part of Criminal Code last night, still too early to tell but it has lots of realistic car chases and gun fights, its in Spanish with subs, it's on TPB

42 minutes ago, Rimmer said:

Watched the first part of Criminal Code last night, still too early to tell but it has lots of realistic car chases and gun fights, its in Spanish with subs, it's on TPB

Thanks for the recommendation @Rimmer. Can only see individual episodes on TPB, but Criminal Code Season 1 complete appears to be on Torlock. 

I was sans computer for a couple of months then haven't posted for a while but have been lurking and picking up some good recommendations, so thanks.

 

A few things I've recently watched are.....

 

The War on Disco, a documentary about stuff that went on in the US but was comletely new to me.

 

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/war-disco-teaser/

 

The Last Detective, a show that ran from 2003 to 2007 and somehow passed me by at the time, I'm quite enjoying it.

 

"The series follows Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies. Davies discovered a crime committed by a fellow officer at the opening of the series, and is treated as a pariah by his colleagues as a consequence. Moreover, he is committed to his work and is staunchly humane, leading to a view of his being soft by colleagues, and a degree of grudging respect from local criminals. The show's title reflects the initial attitude of his superiors, who describe him as "the last detective" who would be considered to head up a major case. Recurring themes include Davies solving the apparently minor crimes he is given, often resolving more complex and associated crimes (historical or contemporary), and Davies repeatedly being the target of practical jokes by younger but more well positioned detectives in his unit.his colleagues as a consequence. Moreover, he is committed to his work and is staunchly humane, leading to a view of his being soft by colleagues, and a degree of grudging respect from local criminals. The show's title reflects the initial attitude of his superiors, who describe him as "the last detective" who would be considered to head up a major case. Recurring themes include Davies solving the apparently minor crimes he is given, often resolving more complex and associated crimes (historical or contemporary), and Davies repeatedly being the target of practical jokes by younger but more well positioned detectives in his unit."

 

 

Season 4 of The Met: Policing London is out now, I've just finished season one and was left fuming at one case where a woman killed her four month olld baby through neglect of a most horrific nature yet escaped scot free, what a disgusting abuse of justice and whatever has gone wrong when such a heinous act can go unpunished. One man got 27 months for cruelty to a kitten, he's just one of over a hundred people per year imprisoned for animal cruelty but it seems that's viewed as being worse than cruelty to children. Rant over.