The Movies

[Dr. Manhattan]

It's been mentioned several times and I declare Manhunter a near perfect film in terms of grabbing the viewer and taking him/her in. Just re-watched the director's cut and it still holds on. I can't say how it differs from the "original" cut; I don't think I have seen the original in decades so I won't comment on which is better.

The other "Lector" films are silly. This shouldn't be compared to them.

Maybe a nit to pick here or there but it is truly a mesmerizing film: story-wise, visually, technically, and musically. It's simply a pleasure to watch every few years.

If you are looking for something to watch one night, turn off the lights and the damned phone and give this a watch.

[Jdcuth]

It's been mentioned several times and I declare Manhunter a near perfect film in terms of grabbing the viewer and taking him/her in. Just re-watched the director's cut and it still holds on. I can't say how it differs from the "original" cut; I don't think I have seen the original in decades so I won't comment on which is better.

The other "Lector" films are silly. This shouldn't be compared to them.

Maybe a nit to pick here or there but it is truly a mesmerizing film: story-wise, visually, technically, and musically. It's simply a pleasure to watch every few years.

If you are looking for something to watch one night, turn off the lights and the damned phone and give this a watch.

I have a golden evening tomorrow (the wife is taking the kids to the in laws) and am planning a movie double feature. I’m going to see if the above is on any of my streaming services. Any alternative recommendations for some violence and/or comedy most welcome. Porn is already taken care of thanks

[Mark Rippetoe]

If I were you, I'd go with Victor Victoria and Silverado.

[Dr. Manhattan]

I have a golden evening tomorrow (the wife is taking the kids to the in laws) and am planning a movie double feature. I’m going to see if the above is on any of my streaming services. Any alternative recommendations for some violence and/or comedy most welcome. Porn is already taken care of thanks

It was on amazon last week when I viewed it (no charge for prime, I think...). Like you, wife was gone and I took advantage; this one spooks her. Dredd is another sleeper; excellent for when you're in a grumpy mood. Enjoy!

[ColeTrain]

Rip, have you ever watched those old Kurosawa samurai movies like Seven Samurai or Yojimbo? If so, did you enjoy them and have anything in particular to say about them?

[Mark Rippetoe]

I've watched them all. You should too.

[ColeTrain]

They're playing Seven Samurai in a 4k restoration in a theater near me to celebrate its 70th anniversary. I'm planning on going to see it tomorrow!

[Subby]

I have a golden evening tomorrow (the wife is taking the kids to the in laws) and am planning a movie double feature. I’m going to see if the above is on any of my streaming services. Any alternative recommendations for some violence and/or comedy most welcome. Porn is already taken care of thanks

Bone Tomahawk for your next one. Western, Kurt Russell, comedy, disturbing gore/horror, genuinely scary antagonists. Might exceed the "some" violence threshold though.

[Steven Kalin]

If I were you, I'd go with Victor Victoria and Silverado.

Yeah, Silverado is fantastic, but I have to disagree about the best quote from it. “ 5 against 1? Doesn’t seem fair.” “ Which way do ya mean?”.

[ColeTrain]

Rip, how accurately did No Country for Old Men capture the look and feel of late 70s/early 80s West Texas?