What MOVIES or DVDs have you seen? (PART NINE: On-Going General Thread) Showing 951-1,000 of 1,343

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I watched the trailer to "Goodbye Christopher Robin". I can rent it from Amazon for $5.99. I might do that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077NR5RJG?...

[Nina]

Watched "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," one more time and it was fun; just pleasant to sit and dream after watching a bit about Kate Spade's funeral which by the way was held at our church.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina, that was a good way to keep your thoughts from being too sad.

[Nina]

Just watched another Megan Markel movie, "The Dater's Handbook," and it was good. She really was a good actress and very pretty and perky.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Just watched another Megan Markel movie, "The Dater's Handbook," and it was good. She really was a good actress and very pretty and perky."

Looks like a good one, Nina.

[Linda]

Joy H. wrote: "I watched the trailer to "Goodbye Christopher Robin". I can rent it from Amazon for $5.99. I might do that.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077NR5RJG?...-..."

Cheaper than going to the movies!
I'm going to add to my list of movies to see. Maybe by the time I get around to watching it will be free. Ha ha

[Linda]

Nina wrote: "Watched "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," one more time and it was fun; just pleasant to sit and dream after watching a bit about Kate Spade's funeral which by the way was held at our church."

One of my husband's favorite movies!

[Linda]

We finished watching a series -
http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/good-w...

a little corny, sweet, a charming town

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Thanks for posting!

[Nina]

We watch all of the Good Witch movies. Just watched an early one on netflix. Everyone looked so young. If you want the title I'll look it up for you, Linda.

[Linda]

Nina wrote: "We watch all of the Good Witch movies. Just watched an early one on netflix. Everyone looked so young. If you want the title I'll look it up for you, Linda."

Ok, when you have time - look it up for me. Thanks.

[Nina]

Watched "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," last night and I had forgotten how beautiful Marilyn Monroe was as a young actress.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Watched "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," last night and I had forgotten how beautiful Marilyn Monroe was as a young actress."

Yes, Nina, she was lovely.

I'm reading a library ebook in my browser:
Audrey Hepburn: A Charmed Life BY Robyn Karney
See my review at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Audrey was lovely too.

[Nina]

I have read an autobio about her but can't remember the name now. She did lead a fascinating but difficult life; especially when young.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I had forgotten so much about Audrey Hepburn's life. This ebook is happily bringing it all back. Lots of detail too, plus the photos!

[Nina]

Just watched again after many years ago, "Chitty Chitty Band Bang," and didn't realize until now that it was written by Ian Fleming and
seems amazing to me that the creator of the James Bond series could come up with such a varied two movies. I think he is actually a creative genius. Even though Dick Van Dyke was starring in the Chitty movie I didn't think it was up to his role in "Mary Poppins."

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Thanks for posting, Nina.

[Linda]

Watching through Netflix, "Madam Secretary"
https://www.netflix.com/title/80024232

Fast paced with international and domestic relations and issues; good interactions with office staff, daily political nuances, and family and more.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Linda wrote: "Watching through Netflix, "Madam Secretary"
https://www.netflix.com/title/80024232
Fast paced with international and domestic relations and issues; good interactions with office staff, daily poli..."

Doesn't sound like something I'd enjoy, but thanks for posting, Linda. At least now I'm aware of it. :)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3501074/
"Madam Secretary"
TV-PG | 45min | Drama | TV Series (2014– )
"A political drama which looks into the life of the Secretary of State as she tries to balance work with family."

[Nina]

Just watched an old Andy Hardy movie and it was pure fun.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Just watched an old Andy Hardy movie and it was pure fun."

Ah, good ole Mickey Rooney!

[Linda]

Growing up I truly enjoyed the Andy Hardy movies and everything with Mickey Rooney.

"Pure fun" a very good description!

[Nina]

He was definitely a personality. Great actor even in his later years.

[Nina]

"The Year My Parents Went on Vacation" is a fascinating movie set in the seventies in Brazil about parents leaving a child with a grandfather who they didn't know had just died. How did a twelve year old cope with this? It does have subtitles if that is uncomfortable for you; great acting.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

"The Year My Parents Went on Vacation" (2006)
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0857355/...
"A boy is left alone in a Jewish neighborhood in the year of 1970, where both world cup and dictatorship happen in Brazil."

Sounds interesting, Nina.

[Linda]

Subtitles - sometimes its easy to follow along and sometimes not. Maybe depends on movie or one's mood?

[Linda]

Who is/was your favorite actor/actress?
Mine growing up was Jimmy Stewart and Susan Hayward.

[Nina]

Gregory Peck and not because we share our last names.

[Nina]

Saw a really good movie last night; kept me on the edge of my seat and couldn't guess the end; "The Mountain Between Us," and it is on Netflex but not Stream perhaps.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Linda wrote: "Who is/was your favorite actor/actress?
Mine growing up was Jimmy Stewart and Susan Hayward."

Ingrid Bergman

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Saw a really good movie last night; kept me on the edge of my seat and couldn't guess the end; "The Mountain Between Us," and it is on Netflex but not Stream perhaps."

The Mountain Between Us (2017)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2226597/...
"Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across the wilderness."

Stars: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges

Sounds like a thiller!

[Nina]

You are right.

[Mary JL]

RE-Watching the second season of The Big Bang Theory. I have seen most of the episodesbefore; enjoyable to watch the cd set with no commercials!

Sheldon and Leonard are great characters, as are the supporting actors. They have long odd titles , but I found "The Bath Gift Item Hypothesis" especially pleasant. Season 2, Episode 11.

A very funny, short half hour series if you have never seen it.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Yes, Mary, I agree, The Big Bang Theory is a great TV series. Sheldon is the most interesting character.

[Jim]

We love the BBT, too. My favorite character is Penny. Besides being good looking, she's quite the equestrian in real life. We like Sheldon, too. We're really enjoying Young Sheldon. I thought it would be awful, but it isn't. It's as funny as the BBT.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I enjoy Sheldon's girlfriend. They have a strange and funny relationship.

[Mary JL]

Glad to hear "Young Sheldon" is enjoyable, Jim. I'll try to watch a few.

[Mary JL]

Joy, Sheldon is a very interesting character! But he is especially funny when interacting with the others in the show. One of the few comedy shows I like---it appeals to the inner nerd in me.

[Nina]

Another good movie in case you haven't already seen it. "The Post" starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Another good movie in case you haven't already seen it. "The Post" starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep."

Yes, I've seen clips of it but haven't seen the full movie. Seems like we already know the story from current events. Why slog through it again? I guess we'd get a different perspective from Streep's character's point of view.

The Post (2017)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6294822/...
"A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between the press and the government."
CAST:
Meryl Streep - Kay Graham
Tom Hanks - Ben Bradlee

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Mary JL wrote: "Joy, Sheldon is a very interesting character! But he is especially funny when interacting with the others in the show. One of the few comedy shows I like---it appeals to the inner nerd in me."

PS-Mary JL, I enjoy seeing Sheldon (Jim Parsons) on talk shows playing himself. He has an interesting personality.
WIKI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big...

[Nina]

Watched another Andy Hardy movie last night; "Love Finds Andy Hardy," and in it besides a young Mickey Rooney were Judy Garland as a twelve year old and Lana Turner as a fifteen year old. I hardly recognized either of them.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Watched another Andy Hardy movie last night; "Love Finds Andy Hardy," and in it besides a young Mickey Rooney were Judy Garland as a twelve year old and Lana Turner as a fifteen year old. I hardly ..."

Nina, those were the days! I remember them fondly.

[Linda]

Nina wrote: "Another good movie in case you haven't already seen it. "The Post" starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep."

Thanks for reminding me about this movie. I would give it a try just to see Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep. Both are very good.

[Nina]

Watched another Alfred Hitchcock old movie, "To Catch A Thief," and still was impressed with Grace Kelly's beauty. Her bio is one of the most interesting I've ever read and also very interesting was the one I listened to by a different author. One of my long ago friends knew her as a teenager in Philadelphia. She apparently ran around with her brother's crowd. My friend said she always remember Grace wore bright red lipstick.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina, a while ago I read a biography of Grace Kelly by Robert Lacey.
Yes, it was very interesting!

Here's a link to my review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

The full title was:
_Grace: Her Lives - Her Loves: The startling royal exposé_
See it at:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L1EES6G/...
and
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Nina]

Interesting review and I think I read the same book. You might like the audio bio but perhaps you've read enough.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

I like audio versions when my eyes get tired.
But I think I absorb more when I read, rather than listen.

[Nina]

Watched Last Chance Harvey starring Dustin Hoffman and it was fairly good.

[Joy H., Group Founder]

Nina wrote: "Watched Last Chance Harvey starring Dustin Hoffman and it was fairly good."

I love Dustin Hoffman!