I agree they have many flaws but there will always be a soft spot in my heart for Return of the Jedi. It’s not great cinema but it’s fun. Right now I need the movie equivalent of cotton candy and that’s what these provide. I could spend all day agreeing with you about the flaws in the prequels and the lack of focus or cohesion in the las…
I agree they have many flaws but there will always be a soft spot in my heart for Return of the Jedi. It’s not great cinema but it’s fun. Right now I need the movie equivalent of cotton candy and that’s what these provide. I could spend all day agreeing with you about the flaws in the prequels and the lack of focus or cohesion in the last three, with a story line that twists more than a rope. But as escapism, well, it fills a niche for me. I’m more a reader than a movie watcher but I’m having trouble focusing on serious stuff right now and between the heat wave where I am and the news, the visual equivalent of cotton candy is what gets me through the night, literally, as we have no AC so I’m sleeping all day under fans and watching movies all night. When I’m feeling less grim I’ll watch something more meaty, such as The Green Mile or Shawshank Redemption, which I started last night but realized wasn’t going to suit the mood.
sounds like a plan. Do check out New York New York. It has this terrible critical history from the first release, then there was a restoration of 20 minutes of the original cut done in the 80s with a one-time release and critics said Oh, it's not as bad as I remember. Then this final restoration and you find a Scorsese masterpiece.
Manhattan born baby here. 1977/8 were desperate, tragic years for me. I love Liza Minnelli and even enjoyed New York, New York in its first release. The promise of a re-cut with ‘its heart restored’ is a promise of redemption for both me and Scorsese. Thanks for this information.
That is one of my absolute favorite movies, and Stephen King's novel is incredible, and the movie adaptation is so well done. The movie, in particular, gives the best snippet I have ever seen of what a coward with a badge looks like. It is also a cracking good story.
Wow, I am feeling and acting in the same way Sioux! For me it’s been mystery series on Acorn TV, especially those with lovely English villages and landscapes!
I agree they have many flaws but there will always be a soft spot in my heart for Return of the Jedi. It’s not great cinema but it’s fun. Right now I need the movie equivalent of cotton candy and that’s what these provide. I could spend all day agreeing with you about the flaws in the prequels and the lack of focus or cohesion in the last three, with a story line that twists more than a rope. But as escapism, well, it fills a niche for me. I’m more a reader than a movie watcher but I’m having trouble focusing on serious stuff right now and between the heat wave where I am and the news, the visual equivalent of cotton candy is what gets me through the night, literally, as we have no AC so I’m sleeping all day under fans and watching movies all night. When I’m feeling less grim I’ll watch something more meaty, such as The Green Mile or Shawshank Redemption, which I started last night but realized wasn’t going to suit the mood.
sounds like a plan. Do check out New York New York. It has this terrible critical history from the first release, then there was a restoration of 20 minutes of the original cut done in the 80s with a one-time release and critics said Oh, it's not as bad as I remember. Then this final restoration and you find a Scorsese masterpiece.
Manhattan born baby here. 1977/8 were desperate, tragic years for me. I love Liza Minnelli and even enjoyed New York, New York in its first release. The promise of a re-cut with ‘its heart restored’ is a promise of redemption for both me and Scorsese. Thanks for this information.
It's a very nice surprise. You can get it on streaming at TCM (in Max streamer)
Had no idea, thanks
The Green Mile helped me through a long flight back to the US. I actually stayed awake.
That is one of my absolute favorite movies, and Stephen King's novel is incredible, and the movie adaptation is so well done. The movie, in particular, gives the best snippet I have ever seen of what a coward with a badge looks like. It is also a cracking good story.
Wow, I am feeling and acting in the same way Sioux! For me it’s been mystery series on Acorn TV, especially those with lovely English villages and landscapes!