"Bohemian Rhapsody"

Toolfan66
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I personally loved the movie despite what some of the reviews are saying, it always seems when I like a movie the reviews are negative, when I think a movie is “meh” it gets rave reviews!! Oh well this is one of those movies, and I personally thought he played Freddy Mercury very well...
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    I will get the Blue Ray, and soundtrack when released.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,556
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I personally loved the movie despite what some of the reviews are saying, it always seems when I like a movie the reviews are negative, when I think a movie is “meh” it gets rave reviews!! Oh well this is one of those movies, and I personally thought he played Freddy Mercury very well...

    I agree Larry when i see 1 or 2 stars by the reviewers I know I'll love it. 4 star review rent that sucker ;)
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,895
    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mike-myers-fighting-bohemian-rhapsody-162729609.html?.tsrc=daily_mail&uh_test=1_10
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  • GlennDog
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    I dig the trailer . . . Gonna check it out fo sho
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    Too funny, I'm in the same boat with Larry and Ivan when it comes to the movie reviewers. They love it, I hate it and vice versa.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,900
    Oh, you guys are such contrarians.
    The best way to predict the future is to invent it.

    It is imperative that we recognize that an opinion is not a fact.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,300
    motorhead43026 wrote: »
    Oh, you guys are such contrarians.
    Ho
    You must of been one of those who was excited when Chariots of Fire won best picture ;)

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    Remember when "Avatar" didn't win "Best Picture" even though it broke all records to that date I think. "The Hurt Locker" won it that year I think.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited November 2018
    Fortunately, Best Picture is a bit more subjective than based on ticket sales. That said, I have watched Avatar at least 10 times, and Hurt Locker once.

    I guess there should also be a “Best Herd Mentality” category. :)

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    I wanted to click LOL AND AGREE but it won't let me.

    I think I heard something about THE ACADAMY is going to have the most PUBLIC POPULAR movie category soon.

    After I watched Hurt Locker I thought, yea, that was a good TENTION filled movie but come on...AVATAR had sooooo much MORE everything and it was 3+ hours of it. And Avatar was done so frikn well too. It was almost believable!
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  • mhardy6647
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    The academy was going to add sort of a "people's choice" best picture category for 2019 -- well, more like 'best picture that made a lot of money' category... but they got lots of pushback and demurred.

    https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/06/business/media/academy-awards-popular-film.html

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  • GlennDog
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    IMHO, the “Academy” can go pound sand… Signing off for now
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  • F1nut
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    The Oscars......now there's a joke.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    I read through that LINK and I was also thinking "Black Panther" should win most popular movie Oscar for sure , from what I've heard or read. I haven't seen it but I want to sometime.

    I still take the winners of some of the awards as movies I need to watch. "Three Billboards Outside of Billings Montana" won a few awards and after we watched it here at home 6 months ago, we agreed it was worthy. Great twists, comedy and serious moments throughout the movie and PLUS the actors did a great job acting!

    It really hurt to see Avatar NOT win years ago. I lost faith that the Academy was a real fair and balanced group of artists that feel like the public does for the most part. Man I was wrong that year.

    Even on TMC on cable, their movie ratings are pretty good. But they give "Wuthering Heights" 3 or 3 1/2 stars out of 4. Man, that's a GREAT movie. It touches on so many human emotions and even GHOSTS. Can you smell the heather? :D
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  • tonyb
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    F1nut wrote: »
    The Oscars......now there's a joke.

    Yep, it is no longer about a best picture or other categories. It's become about making political and social statements.

    Moonlight....was one of the worst films I've seen in a long time, yet won best picture because of the content. Same with all the award shows in Hollywood, they just love slapping themselves on the back.
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,960
    edited November 2018
    I couldn't agree more.

    I don't watch the award shows anymore although my wife does sometimes. They are a complete joke. Hollywood is so in love with themselves and thinks their opinions are so important.
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  • tonyp063
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    F1nut wrote: »
    The Oscars......now there's a joke.

    I actually pay attention to the stuff that's announced the day before.
    Things like "Best Sound Editing", "Best short Documentary", "Best Costume Design".... You get the drill.

    There are some fascinating stories associated with the people who win those awards.
    And some *serious* talent.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,652
    Fantastic movie.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • ZLTFUL
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    Tony M wrote: »
    I read through that LINK and I was also thinking "Black Panther" should win most popular movie Oscar for sure , from what I've heard or read. I haven't seen it but I want to sometime.

    I still take the winners of some of the awards as movies I need to watch. "Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" won a few awards and after we watched it here at home 6 months ago, we agreed it was worthy. Great twists, comedy and serious moments throughout the movie and PLUS the actors did a great job acting!

    It really hurt to see Avatar NOT win years ago. I lost faith that the Academy was a real fair and balanced group of artists that feel like the public does for the most part. Man I was wrong that year.

    Even on TMC on cable, their movie ratings are pretty good. But they give "Wuthering Heights" 3 or 3 1/2 stars out of 4. Man, that's a GREAT movie. It touches on so many human emotions and even GHOSTS. Can you smell the heather? :D

    Fixed it for ya. And a great movie to boot.

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    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,107
    How about "Three Surfboards Outside of Wheeling Mississippi"?
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    edited November 2018
    Saw this tonight, enjoyable....not great but good. Music was awesome and the dude who played Freddie hit it outta the park.

    Did ya catch Mike Meyers ?
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  • afterburnt
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    Went to see BR today with my daughter. It was a very good film and it reminded me that a lot of the music of my ute is absolutely timeless and I kind of forgot that great music was the norm and I never thought it would be any other way. My daughter is 23 and she is a big fan of Queen and others from back in my day. They don't make that kind of stuff anymore.
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  • tonyb
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    afterburnt wrote: »
    They don't make that kind of stuff anymore.

    Amen to that bro.
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  • motorhead43026
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    Did you know that Mercury had 4 extra molars. I believe it was molars. Anyway extra teeth, thus the reason for the overbite. And possibly a influence on his vocals.

    Never was a Queen fan, but I could sure appreciate FM's talent. I will probably see the movie.

    Thanks for the reviews.


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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    Tony M wrote: »
    I read through that LINK and I was also thinking "Black Panther" should win most popular movie Oscar for sure , from what I've heard or read. I haven't seen it but I want to sometime.

    I still take the winners of some of the awards as movies I need to watch. "Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri" won a few awards and after we watched it here at home 6 months ago, we agreed it was worthy. Great twists, comedy and serious moments throughout the movie and PLUS the actors did a great job acting!

    It really hurt to see Avatar NOT win years ago. I lost faith that the Academy was a real fair and balanced group of artists that feel like the public does for the most part. Man I was wrong that year.

    Even on TMC on cable, their movie ratings are pretty good. But they give "Wuthering Heights" 3 or 3 1/2 stars out of 4. Man, that's a GREAT movie. It touches on so many human emotions and even GHOSTS. Can you smell the heather? :D

    Fixed it for ya. And a great movie to boot.

    Ever since hearing that movie title, my old brain just won't remember "Ebbing" for some strange reason. Dang it! :#

    Thanks for correcting me. Maybe I'll remember EBBING in the future. ebbing ..ebbing, ebbing Montana, ebbing Montana, ebbing, ebbing, ebbing. :)
    I liked the movie a lot too. I guess it's like some names of people I just can't remember sometimes and I have a pretty good memory for names now too. But this girl's name of Alex, is hard to remember for me. It's a guy's name for the most part unless the girl's name is Alexandra.
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  • Viking64
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    I have an idea, Tony. Just think of the classic song "Ebb Tide". :p

    Here is a cool, jazzy version by a group called "The Peddlers", who also happened to sing the main title theme from the Hammer Films production "The Lost Continent" (1968), which you may have possibly seen on The Late, Late Show some almost forgotten night back in the 70s. :)

    Ebb Tide

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I71WW66ODPw

    The Lost Continent

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    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,895
    edited November 2018
    Ebb?
    Eb?

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    Great (IMO), absurdist television, ahead of its time.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    Ebbing Missouri, Missouri, Missouri.

    I keep getting that State wrong too. :s

    Wow... :(
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,159
    Viking64 wrote: »
    I have an idea, Tony. Just think of the classic song "Ebb Tide". :p

    Here is a cool, jazzy version by a group called "The Peddlers", who also happened to sing the main title theme from the Hammer Films production "The Lost Continent" (1968), which you may have possibly seen on The Late, Late Show some almost forgotten night back in the 70s. :)

    Ebb Tide

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I71WW66ODPw

    The Lost Continent

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DJxKCWSA1A

    Strangely enough, I like that groups style. :o

    Takes me back about 50 or so years. :)
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  • dromunds
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    tonyb wrote: »
    Saw this tonight, enjoyable....not great but good. Music was awesome and the dude who played Freddie hit it outta the park.

    Did ya catch Mike Meyers ?

    Mike Meyers was awesome!
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