* Did you watch a film last night (on Blu or DVD), and what was it? *

[amirm]

My wife bought this last night (a surprise as she usually does not buy Blu-rays):



My verdict: fairly boring and cliche story with a bit of update.
My wife: she liked it.

The only thing that clicked for me was the beautiful shots of a home/zoo, making you want to retire there. The little girl is also awfully cute. She has a good future in movies.

Good rental if you are watching with family/kids.

[NorthStar]

Cameron Crowe, the director, makes movies that are appealing to female audiences.

[Ronm1]

^ I liked Almost Famous is my feminine side showing!!

[NorthStar]

Ok Ron.

'Almost Famous' is his best film; for me as well.

* Before he started directing films, Cameron Crowe was a contributing editor (writer)
--for Rolling Stone magazine.

[John72953]

Inglorious Basterds - interesting. Wasn't expecting it to be as graphic as it was though. Thought Brad Pitt was pretty good in it.
Charlie Wilson's War - One of my favourite movies. Phillip Seymour Hoffman was terrific.

[Ronm1]

* Before he started directing films, Cameron Crowe was a contributing editor (writer) Rolling Stone magazine.

Knew that, as I remember reading him. Though, I admit, I may not have known his age at the time.

[amirm]

Inglorious Basterds - interesting. Wasn't expecting it to be as graphic as it was though. Thought Brad Pitt was pretty good in it.

I thought it was a very fresh take and movie. Very enjoyable.

[John72953]

I thought it was a very fresh take and movie. Very enjoyable.

I did like it as well, at least in terms of the whole movie, but the "scalping" part got to me. I readily admit I do not like that kind of graphic imagery.

[NorthStar]

--> Directed by Martin Charles Scorsese (1988).
* That was a rewatch of course; and the timing was right for me.

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- Ron, yes, Cameron Crowe is a relatively young fellow (born in 57).

- 'Inglourious Basterds' is a film acted with verve, humor, and built with the right momentum.
The war is represented in Tarantino's true spirit; his own vision.
And of course I'm a big fan of his and all his films are part of my Blu collection.
Quentin is big on narration, and that I luv.

[NorthStar]

* Directed by Mel Gibson (2004). ...Monica Bellucci, oui , starred in that film.
And Mel, well, is the famous actor/director ('Braveheart', 'Apocalypto', and others).

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@ Tonight: 'War Horse' from Steven Spielberg. ...On Blu of course.