War movies? Like, recent war movies or WWII movies? Or WWI movies - All Quiet on the Western Front? The Big Parade?
I think my favorite war movie is 'Three Kings', starring George Clooney, Ice Cube and Spike Jonze as three less-than-admirable soldiers during the first Gulf War.
Re: future war movies, Cruise's 'Edge of Tomorrow' is getting fantastic reviews. It's at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 98% 'want to see' audience rating. It's supposed to be really funny - his character is a jerk-off military communications guy who's forced to actually fight.
@TTM, glad to hear someone else likes and remembers it! It doesn't get mentioned much....and less than David O. Russell's other 1994-2004 movies, which I don't think are as good.
It was one of those odd coincidences that I ended up watching it several times, really liked it. Same with another Mark Wahlberg movie around that time,The Big Hit
On the Arizona desert set, tempers flared when Russell demonstrated how he wanted an extra to throw an actor to the ground. He did it with such enthusiasm that Clooney stepped in in the actor's defense.
In a Playboy interview the following year, Clooney said he attempted to cool down the situation, which led to Russell exploding: "Why don't you just worry about your f*cing acting?! ... You want to hit me? Come on, hit me." Russell then grabbed Clooney by the throat, and the actor admitted he "went nuts" on the director.
Yes! Gnarly. And now I always think about it when some action hero gets shot 8 times and keeps going. I guess we can't ALL be as awesome as Mel Gibson.
Sick at home as well, lost my voice. I'm using it as an excuse to hunker down and finish Season 8 of Dexter. Also watched 1st 2 seasons of Six Feet Under. It's a lot of Michael C Hall, for sure.
And to keep my energy up, I'm working on finishing all of the coffee Haagen Dazs in the house, like it's my full time job.
Atta girl,Meauxelle! You should totally also go vote on book club, you haven't been for awhile and today is the last day to vote! Happy Häagen Daas day!
Meauxelle, mine started with me losing my voice, then it turned into a monster of a cold type of thing with loads of head and chest congestion. Hoping I don't wind up with pneumonia from it! Cough it out!!
Dang, that's FANCY poutine, Becky! There's a Newfoundlander version that is soooooo much less cool; it has hamburger meat and stuffing. Plus the cheese curds and gravy. It's disgusting. But yours sounds delicious!
Yeah the restaurant is reasonably fancy... It has a chefs hat which is like a Michelin star. Food is also pretty expensive here generally but I think this was the King of Poutines...
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ReplyDeleteWrong American holiday, TTM :)
DeleteOh right, sorry, I bet the less gunshot-sounding things the better.
DeleteHahaha! I loved that.
DeleteWilly Wonka, dinosaurs, onion rings and trains.
ReplyDelete2 out of 3 ain't bad
ReplyDeleteBrisket, beer, beans. #texas
ReplyDeleteWar movies? Like, recent war movies or WWII movies? Or WWI movies - All Quiet on the Western Front? The Big Parade?
ReplyDeleteI think my favorite war movie is 'Three Kings', starring George Clooney, Ice Cube and Spike Jonze as three less-than-admirable soldiers during the first Gulf War.
Re: future war movies, Cruise's 'Edge of Tomorrow' is getting fantastic reviews. It's at 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 98% 'want to see' audience rating. It's supposed to be really funny - his character is a jerk-off military communications guy who's forced to actually fight.
I also love Three Kings! Great movie.
DeleteI love Three Kings, Nutty! 3 of my favourite crushes at the time and wickedly funny
ReplyDelete@TTM, glad to hear someone else likes and remembers it! It doesn't get mentioned much....and less than David O. Russell's other 1994-2004 movies, which I don't think are as good.
DeleteIt was one of those odd coincidences that I ended up watching it several times, really liked it. Same with another Mark Wahlberg movie around that time,The Big Hit
DeleteI loved Three Kings, too! These three kings are stealing the gold...
DeleteHurt Locker is the number one reason I refuse to entertain any rumour about Jeremy Renner.
Oh and the story behind it.
DeleteOn the Arizona desert set, tempers flared when Russell demonstrated how he wanted an extra to throw an actor to the ground. He did it with such enthusiasm that Clooney stepped in in the actor's defense.
In a Playboy interview the following year, Clooney said he attempted to cool down the situation, which led to Russell exploding: "Why don't you just worry about your f*cing acting?! ... You want to hit me? Come on, hit me." Russell then grabbed Clooney by the throat, and the actor admitted he "went nuts" on the director.
I remember that, Seven! Didn't Clooney say something like "c'mon, p&^/y" while beckoning him over with his fingers? I love my George.
DeleteThree Kings is Great! Very well done. But the graphic bit about what happens when you get shot still haunts me.
ReplyDeleteIt was almost like a precursor to CSI, right, TNC? Cool but hella gross
DeleteYes! Gnarly. And now I always think about it when some action hero gets shot 8 times and keeps going. I guess we can't ALL be as awesome as Mel Gibson.
DeleteI love the classic WWII movies. Those stars are dreamy. Even the ugly ones.
ReplyDeleteMine has consisted of two boxes of tissues and LOTS of phlegm. I've been sick all weekend. Pity me.
ReplyDeleteI shaved my head for childhood cancer research this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome, iDo, good for you chickie!
DeleteRobot you rock!
DeleteStealing my thunder, IDoTheRobot? Nice. Seriously, though…good on you!!
ReplyDeleteAww no! I'm sorry you're sick :( I'm sending you good vibes and well wishes <3
DeleteThanks! ;-) I'm getting NO sympathy in my own house, so I have to fish here for it! LOL!
ReplyDeleteIdotherobot that's awesome!!! Good on you!
ReplyDeleteNaughtyNurse feel better, BooBoo!
When is Ginnifer Goodwin going to have that baby already?
ReplyDeleteSick at home as well, lost my voice. I'm using it as an excuse to hunker down and finish Season 8 of Dexter. Also watched 1st 2 seasons of Six Feet Under. It's a lot of Michael C Hall, for sure.
ReplyDeleteAnd to keep my energy up, I'm working on finishing all of the coffee Haagen Dazs in the house, like it's my full time job.
Atta girl,Meauxelle! You should totally also go vote on book club, you haven't been for awhile and today is the last day to vote! Happy Häagen Daas day!
DeleteThanks, TTM, I'll check it out!
Deleteoh Crap! Today is the last day? :/
DeleteJust for this run Steamy, get in there!
DeleteAdd in Italian Ice and I had the same weekend.
ReplyDeleteLaw & Order marathon
ReplyDeleteNaughty, Meauxelle, Count (you sick too, besides the usual?) feel better. What a sucky way to spend a long weekend.
ReplyDeleteIf anyone gets a chance to watch an appropriate Memorial Day movie, may I suggest Taking Chance with Kevin Bacon and a side order of tissues.
Meauxelle, mine started with me losing my voice, then it turned into a monster of a cold type of thing with loads of head and chest congestion. Hoping I don't wind up with pneumonia from it! Cough it out!!
ReplyDelete@Naughty-luckily, I already had a Dr. app't scheduled for Friday, so I had my usual dose of steroids and antibiotics poised to attack the funk.
DeleteI hope you (and the Count) feel better soon!
Just chillin' by the pool.
ReplyDeleteI was introduced to the glorious world of poutine
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought of you TTM!
DeleteThis was posh poutine though....with braised beef short rib.....yummoooo!!!
Dang, that's FANCY poutine, Becky! There's a Newfoundlander version that is soooooo much less cool; it has hamburger meat and stuffing. Plus the cheese curds and gravy. It's disgusting. But yours sounds delicious!
DeleteBe damned the Bryan Singer scandal. I went to Xmen. Just to soak in Nicholas Hoult. They tried to ugly him up. But it didn't work.
ReplyDeleteNice.
I'm chillin' with the roomie and doing chores while the Opster goes a visiting family and friends.
ReplyDeleteAw, B626, Nicholas will always be the awkward little boy in About a Boy to me!!! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteYep, and it $19 it's really fancy! Here's a pic
ReplyDelete Hartsyard Poutine Goodness
Guuuuuuurl, you paid $19 for POUTINE?? Now that does look fancy, but it also looks like it has hair, so wow!
DeleteYeah the restaurant is reasonably fancy... It has a chefs hat which is like a Michelin star. Food is also pretty expensive here generally but I think this was the King of Poutines...
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