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Patrick Wilson recommended The Magnificent Seven (1960) in Movies (curated)

 
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)
1960 | Action, Adventure, Western
8.2 (36 Ratings)
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"My fondness for the western has probably got to be included in here, but it can’t be something like Hombre, which is kind of silly. You know, I’d probably go Magnificent Seven, truthfully, if I’m going five, because seeing Charles Bronson, seeing Steve McQueen come into his own and just sit there and steal focus is kind of awesome. It’s one of those movies that has a pretty simple story, like a lot of great westerns, and I love simple storytelling. I think it’s so powerful. And I think The Magnificent Seven’s very simple storytelling and seeing that crazy group of guys – Yul Brynner, Bronson, across the board – all on horseback, sort of wondering what it was like shooting that, to me, as an actor, that always fascinates me. Knowing the amount of egos and the points in their careers when they had to shoot that movie, that, to me, as an adult, makes me put that on this list. When you watch the McQueen documentary about him, it breaks down how, whereas Paul Newman always seemed so relaxed and cool on set, McQueen was a fighter. He was an orphan who was constantly fighting for validation, you know? And they would talk about how, if you were in a scene with him, forget it. He was going to steal focus. In one scene, I think he’s reloading his gun, and it’s not even his scene, and it’s like, forget it. He wants you to just stare him in the eyes. [laughs] It’s pretty great."

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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The Body Electric in Books

Jan 12, 2018  
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The Body Electric
Beth Revis | 2014
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
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[Beth Revis] does it again with [The Body Electric]. In this futuristic world things are not always what they may seem. Ella is miserable due to the death of her father and the impending death of her mother. She just wants to be happy and make her mother happy. Unfortunately there are dark secrets hidden that will turn her world upside down.

If you have been wise enough to read the [Across the Universe] trilogy (and if you haven't you should, NOW) you will recognize the wonderful writing style and storytelling as well as references to Godspeed. [Revis] imagines a dark yet hopeful future. She does a magnificent job of showing both the good and evil of the human spirit.
  
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Rickey A. Mossow Jr. (689 KP) rated Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) in Movies

May 21, 2019  
Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
2019 | Drama, Horror, Mystery
4
6.1 (18 Ratings)
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Another big actor Netflix dud.
From the opening scene, you get the statement the movie is going to make, which is fine. The continuation of that point is a drum beaten too long that slows down an otherwise decent concept for a thriller. The insipid drivel that holds the story together is boring and annoying, and while I get that's the point, it doesn't help the viewer enjoy the scenes. Gyllenhaal does what he can with his hollow character, but his costars and the verbose dialogue do nothing to help him. In the end, it's a good horror movie concept done in by pretentious storytelling. And while it helps relay the film's message, it makes much of what could have been so good insufferable.
  
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Connor Sheffield (293 KP) created a post

Feb 23, 2018  
Any writers on here that a enjoy Roleplay storytelling online? A place where you and other members build your characters and interact with one another via posts written to interact with the world created for you, with races such as Witches, Werewolves and more! Then visit http://howlsinthewood.proboards.com/ for a place to do just that. There's more information about the world and the rules on the site, but there aren't many members yet. Everyone has to start somewhere right? So please help out my girlfriend who loves writing and building stories with others. She has put her heart into this RP site and can't wait to make new friends, and watch as the world she created evolves through other people's actions. Your support will be greatly appreciated!
      
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Awix (3310 KP) rated Jurassic Park (1993) in Movies

Feb 19, 2018 (Updated Feb 19, 2018)  
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
1993 | Adventure, Sci-Fi
7
8.8 (128 Ratings)
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Spielberg's eek-it's-a-dinosaur adventure movie may not have the gobsmack value it once possessed when photo-realistic CGI had yet to rule the earth, but still stands up well due to traditional storytelling virtues, retains the power to irritate palaeontologists with its dubious approach to nomenclature.

Billionaire with mysterious background (i.e. Lord Attenborough's accent wanders a bit) plans to open high-tech theme park with real live dinosaurs; clearly hasn't seen Westworld; chasing about ensues. Long build-up before the biting starts to happen, but Spielberg's corralling of the action sequences is masterly and the casting is extremely good. Still not sure it warranted five whole sequels, but that's what a massive box office take gets you, I suppose.