Akin to the "Musical Picks" topic, I want to hear what your all time favourite movies/television shows are. It can be anything from action to drama to sports to romance (who watches that anyway though?). Don't be shy and don't be mean to other members, even if they really did enjoy Superbaby-Geniuses or whatever that piece of crap was called

 

I'll start off with a couple of my favs; I find most of the ones I put down are great films all together, but have shining endings.

 

Blood Diamond (Thriller/Drama): Leo DiCaprio picks up a sick south african accent in this eye-opening thriller/drama. Great music but if you're a Leo fan, you can probably already guess how it ends lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtPX2kXhu7I

 

Friday Night Lights (Sports): I'm not a football guy, but the cinematography and story made this a refreshing change to the typical, predictable, sports movie. Plus, the instrumental music by Explosions in the Sky fits perfect (note: the trailer is crap, watch the film).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzyp4qOW0F0

 

The Lord of The Rings Trilogy (Fantasy): If you are on a Lego forum where Lego LOTR products are frequently discussed, you probably already know how awesome the films are. If you don't, I'll leave it up to the mods to immediately revoke your membership to BrickPicker (jk).

 

And last I'll just end with my favourite TV show, which is probably going into its final season this year, The Mentalist (crime procedeural): this murder-a-episode series focuses on a former psychic who is now tracking the serial killer who murdered his family. The show can be light and funny, but when the serial killer ("red john") gets involved, it can get pretty unnerving. The series has spent 5 years tracking down murderers so feels a bit tired, but it is still my favourite. And, I'll post a trailer for the 3rd season finally:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yzejrms4YLk

 

Phew, if you got through all that... you don't get bored easily, do you? Now tell me your picks!

Who already watched "Independance Day: Resurgence"? Was it good?

I am taking my wife to dinner and to the movies tonight and this movie is the first option. Second option is Tarzan.

Man, I love Animal Kingdom. They're all so twisted. Ain't no one right in that lot.

smh

 

Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

The new Netflix series Stranger Things was pretty awesome in my opinion. A nice mix of sci-fi, horror, and pure 80's nostalgia. It's definitely worth a look.

 

Anyone see the new Suicide Squad movie? Just got back. I enjoyed it!

Of course, I am NOT a graphic novel reader... never heard of most of these characters before. I did read thru Vol 1 "Kicked in the Teeth" just for some point of reference. But that's all the experience I have with this theme. Harley Quinn carries the show. I'm not crazy about Jared Leto as the Joker, but he did an adequate job I guess.  I never pictured Deadshot as Will Smith, but he also does a passable job as far as I'm concerned. Most of the other characters are less memorable. But overall, I enjoyed the show. It provided an adequate introduction for someone who knows nothing about the DC Universe, told a pretty good story, and was fun to watch.  I liked it much more than the new Star Trek movie.

 

Cast Away (2000)

IMO, Tom Hanks' best performance to date.

 

Man, Power is getting so freaking good!

 

 

October 2nd! Westworld is a favorite of mine. I hope the series does it justice. Been waiting a while for this...

I also have high hopes for this new Westworld series. The original film & its sequel (Futureworld) were good for their time and still to this day. I heard there was a television series after the two films called Beyond Westworld but I did not see it. Yul Brynner's presence is a tough act to follow then again Anthony Hopkins does deliver.

Bad Santa 2 Uncensored Official Trailer

 

Edited September 3, 20169 yr by KvHulk

Happy 50th Star Trek...

Season 1 and 2 marathon on BBC America... because.... British?

14 hours ago, KvHulk said:

Happy 50th Star Trek...

Season 1 and 2 marathon on BBC America... because.... British?

That's about the only reason I can think of. Jeeze, I can remember seeing way back the computer game done when it was the 25th anniversary of the original show.