So, I need suggestions for a movie to see this weekend

[VelmaD]

I try to treat myself most weekends...take myself out for ice cream and a movie. I'm reading through what's playing here and kind of at a loss. I'm leanin toward "The Island" but not really excited about anything at the moment. Anyone seen anything good lately (other than the penguin movie...I saw that last weekend)? Or should I just give up and go get ice cream and buy a book? :)

[graywarrior]

1. I just saw Cinderella Man. Excellent flick.

And I am reading Harry Potter.

[VelmaD]

4. Would you believe...

it's not playing anywhere near my end of town...and I have 2 or 3 big theaters fairly nearby.

[graywarrior]

6. I can dig it. I only go to the dollar theater here.

Never would I pay full price for a movie.

[VelmaD]

7. I tend to go to matinees...

unless it's something I really want to see and am really sure I'm going to like. It's what Saturday afternoons are for...a matinee movie and ice cream at Marble Slab. :)

[terrya]

13. I'm getting "Cinderella Man" when it comes out on DVD.

It really is a terrific film.

[RandomKoolzip]

2. If "The Beat that My Heart Skipped" is playing, you should go see that.

Above-average French movie about a real-estate scammer who decides that he wants to be a concert pianist. Interesting plot, good performances.

[VelmaD]

3. Sounds interesting, but...

unfortunately it's not playing here. :(

[Beware the Beast Man]

5. Not Ladder 49.

Cathyclysmic and I rented it last night so she could get her Joaquin Phoenix fix. Boring, formulaic and cliche. :thumbsdown:

[VelmaD]

9. I saw previews for that a while back...

and didn't have much interest. I'm not the biggest Joaquin fan...though I am looking forward to the Johnny Cash movie he's in.

[Beware the Beast Man]

11. Yeah, I'm already booked that weekend.

:eyes: :D

[EFerrari]

15. Not Ladder 48.

Jingoism from hell.

[Zuni]

26. I liked it

It was a good flick about Baltimore firemen. I love it when movies take place in Baltimore

It also featured the next (hopefully) governor of Maryland, Martin O'Malley (currently Mayor of Baltimore)

[Merlot]

8. I'm going to see March of the Penguins

No, it's not just a documentary about penguins, it's "a love story" or so the theatre blurb says.

I've heard good things about it. I am hoping I don't have to see a penguin acutally make love, tho...

[VelmaD]

12. I saw that last weekend...

and I liked it. You get to see some penguin love...but no disgusting close-ups.

My advice...wear a long-sleeved shirt. I don't knowif it was psychological from it being set in the Antarctic or if they really cranked the AC in my theater for versimilitude or what...but I froze my butt off through that whole movie.

[henslee]

24. March of Penguin spoiler... Polar Bear eats all the babies.

[GOPisEvil]

10. Go to the store...buy ice cream...

...then come home and watch PandaCam. :P

OK...into the shower, then off to the golf course.

[VelmaD]

16. You have been a bad bad boy...

BENT OAFER!!! :spank:

I'm not ever opening panda-cam...cause I know I'll get hooked.

Good luck on the golf course. Hit 'em long and straight.

[baby_bear]

14. Broken Flowers

It may not be playing in your area yet, unless you are in a big city.

Bill Murray stars; written and directed by Jim Jarmusch.

If not, Cinderella Man is the ticket.

have fun

b_b

[VelmaD]

17. Not playing here...

*sigh*

I'll figure out something. Even if I just cave on the movie, go get dessert at the cafe in the bookstore instead and buy a book. Or maybe hit the Cheesecake Factory. It's close to the bookstore. Hmmmm... :)

[baby_bear]

21. Have a glass of wine

...with your book.

You'll feel better than if you go for the dessert!

b_b

[enlightenment]

18. If you have HBO -- or know someone who does, save your money and

watch "The Girl in the Cafe" -- best movie I've seen in quite some time. It's about the meeting of the G-8, and how they come to do the right thing. A fantasy, of course, but really well done.

[VelmaD]

19. No cable...cut it off years ago...

and generally don't miss it. I have movies I could watch here at the house...but that defeats the purpose...which is to get out and about in the world.

[enlightenment]

20. Ah -- you are wise!

We just got "dish" and it came with the premium channels free for 3 months. First time I've watched them (but won't pay for them in 3 months).
My situation is neither here nor there, however -- so, I'll vote for the ice-cream and a book, especially if they have a nice ice-cream parlor in your town, or a pretty park to sit in while you enjoy your treat!

[mvd]

22. I hear Million Dollar Baby is great!

I still haven't gotten the courage to watch it as I hear it's very sad. But people I know recommend it highly.

With that, I'll see everyone later! :hi:

[henslee]

23. Michael Bay is a shallow talentless hack director.

[CBHagman]

25. It depends on the book!

Do you have a reading list?

I think the last thing I saw was Apres Vous, which went on a bit long but was very entertaining.



From what you've told us about your area, though, I wonder if it would be playing!

[VelmaD]

27. Thanks all for the suggestions

I ended up getting Chocolat on dvd. Saw it on sale at the book store and figured what the heck. It was wonderful. :)

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[bikebloke]

28. I just had a Saturday night Double feature veg-out

Started with the more serious "Downfall". Hitler's final days that can be seen as a parable of today's junta.

Then I lightened up with "Bride & Prejudice". Jane Austin goes Bollywood. Enjoyable.

[CanuckAmok]

29. Fists of Fury.

Great Hong Kong genre pic. Pretty obscure, but worth probing.