Colin Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Ive seen most of the recent offerings at Blockbuster and here are some of my recommendations that come immediately to mind: q House of Sand and Fog with Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connely q Million Dollar Baby, of course is quite powerful q Sideways was poignant q Any Wesley Snipes action movie over Steven Seagals latest dreck q Will Smiths Hitch for romantic comedy q Collateral is very good, even tough it is the underated Kim Bassinger q Vera Drake for acting q Dogville, for Nicole Kidman in a stage play q Merchant of <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Venice for awesome Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons (finally opening up) q Troy, for Brad Pitt and a tale that last a thousand years What are your recommendations?[H] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grog Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Ray [WS] (2004) Enhanced Widescreen Letterbox Complete Cast Jamie Foxx - Ray Charles Kerry Washington - Della Charles Clifton Powell Regina King - Margie Hendrix Harry J. Lennix Terrence Howard Aunjanue Ellis - Mary Ann Fisher Richard Schiff - Gerald "Jerry" Wexler Larenz Tate - Quincy Jones Bokeem Woodbine - Fathead Newman Sharen Warren - Aretha Robinson C.J. Sanders - Young Ray Wendell Pierce - Wilbur Brassfield Chris Thomas King - Lowell Fulsom David Krumholtz - Milt Shaw Warwick Davis - Oberon Patrick Bauchau - Dr. Hacker Robert Wisdom - Jack Lauderdale Denise Dowse - Marlene Thomas Jefferson Byrd - Jimmy Rick Gomez - Tom Dowd Kurt Fuller - Sam Clark Julian Bond - Julian Bond Kimberly Ardison - Ethel McRae Renee Wilson - Pat Lyle Willlie Metcalf - Mr. Pitt Michael Pniewski - Bus Driver Terrone Bell - Young George Robinson Richard A. Smith - Til Gary Grubbs - Billy Ray Carol Sutton - Eula Bill Breaux - Cop #1 Alex Van - Cop #2 Roland "Bob" Harris - Jesse Stone Tom Clark - Alan Freed Afemo Omilami - Angry Husband Elizabeth Omilami - Angry Wife Vernel Bagneris - Dancin' Al Fahnlohnee R. Harris - Trudy Daniels Michael Travis Stone - Robert Eric O'Neal Jr. - Ray Charles, Jr. (5-6 Yrs.) Tequan Richmond - Ray Charles Jr. (9-10 Yrs.) Matthew Benjamin - Musician In Billy Ray's John Swasey - Customs Agent #1 James Huston - Customs Agent #2 Marc Lynn - Downbeat Reporter Kyle-Scott Jackson - King Bee Todd J. Smith - Student Reporter Rutherford Cravens - White Promoter Darnell Williams - Fast Girl Jedda Jones - Mercedes Jeffrey Galpin - Cop #3 Michael Arata - Cop #4 Estella Denson - Lady In Rain Jeffrey Glapin - Stunt Coordinator Derrick Simmons - Stunt Double "Ray Charles" David Hash - Stunt Double "Wilbur Brassfield" Ralph Tresvant - Sam Cooke Usher Raymond - Jackie Wilson Terry Howard - Guitar Slim Category African-American : Drama Drama : Musical Drama Director(s): Taylor Hackford Writer(s): Taylor Hackford, Jimmy White, James L. White Producer(s): Karen Baldwin, Stuart Benjamin, Taylor Hackford, Howard Baldwin Studio Universal Studios Technical Details Screen: Enhanced Widescreen Letterbox Sound: Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel DVD Aspect Ratio: Theatre Wide-Screen Language English, French Awards 2004 - Winner - Boston Society of Film Critics Best Supporting Actress Sharen Warren 2004 - Nominee - Screen Actors Guild Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - National Society of Film Critics Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Sound Mixing Greg Orloff 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Sound Mixing Scott Millan 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Sound Mixing Steve Cantamessa 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Sound Mixing Bob Beemer 2004 - Nominee - British Academy Awards Best Sound 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Picture 2004 - Nominee - British Academy Awards Best Original Screenplay James L. White 2004 - Nominee - British Academy Awards Best Film Music Craig Armstrong 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Editing Paul Hirsch 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Director Taylor Hackford 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Costume Design Sharen Davis 2004 - Winner - Golden Globe Best Actor - Comedy or Musical Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - Screen Actors Guild Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Nominee - British Academy Awards Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Nominee - Academy Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - Academy Best Sound Mixing Greg Orloff 2004 - Winner - Academy Best Sound Mixing Scott Millan 2004 - Winner - Academy Best Sound Mixing Steve Cantamessa 2004 - Winner - Academy Best Sound Mixing Bob Beemer 2004 - Winner - British Academy Awards Best Sound 2004 - Winner - British Academy Awards Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - Academy Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Nominee - Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Soundtrack 2004 - Nominee - Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Picture 2004 - Nominee - Screen Actors Guild Best Ensemble Acting 2004 - Nominee - Director's Guild of America Best Director Taylor Hackford 2004 - Nominee - Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Director Taylor Hackford 2004 - Nominee - American Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography Pawel Edelman 2004 - Nominee - Golden Globe Best Picture - Comedy or Musical 2004 - Nominee - National Board of Review Best Picture 2004 - Nominee - Golden Globe Best Actor - Comedy or Musical Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - National Board of Review Best Actor Jamie Foxx 2004 - Winner - Boston Society of Film Critics Best Actor Jamie Foxx Full Synopsis Directed by Taylor Hackford, this biopic profiles the life of legendary musician Ray Charles. Despite humble beginnings and the loss of his eyesight due to glaucoma at the age of six, Charles, depicted by Jamie Foxx, would nonetheless become an icon in both the music industry and the civil rights era. While the film delves into his problems with drugs and women, the bulk of the story details his career; among the highlights of that career are 12 Grammy awards and 11 R&B chart-toppers, such as "Unchain My Heart," "Hit the Road, Jack," "Georgia," "Doin' the Mess Around," and "Hallelujah I Just Love Her So." Also among the cast are Larenz Tate as Quincy Jones, as well as Regina King, Kerry Washington, and Clifton Powell. Charles' son, Ray Charles Jr. helped produce the film. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide Product Features 14 never-before-seen deleted scenes Complete uncut music performances from the movie including Ray & the Raelettes performing "Hit the Road Jack" "Walking in His Shoes": A revealing look at Jamie Foxx's incredible transformation into Ray Charles - including a jam session between the actor and the legendary musician himself Ray Remembered: Friends and fellow musicians remember Ray Charles Feature commentary with director Taylor Hackford http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/DisplayMoreMovieProductDetails.action?BB=true&movieID=135491&channel=Movies&subChannel=sub#Full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 OMG !!! [~] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASRONANDTRISH Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Sunburn, Thanks for the best laugh I've had in a while, still chuckling. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Downfall is a great history movie, though Hitlers wonderful performance is hard to take, but than so is Kevin Bacon in The Woodsman. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Another very good war movies is Saints & Soldiers. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 House of sand and fog was a good movie. I really didn't think I would like it, but it was really good. Jennifer Connelly is as hot as it comes. I will be checking out some of these soon to be new releases, and others. The Hitchikers guide to the galaxy- looks funny and visually different robots- Blue Sky Pixel company who did the flick Ice Age the Amityville Horror- redone with Ryan Reynolds the pizza guy The longest yard- redone with Billy Madison Mindhunters- Val Kilmer thriller, FBI type I think The Lords of Dogtown- Skate boarding movie The Marksman ( Wesley Snipes) Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock- Oh boy I guess it's phenominal this version. I'm bettin this one will deserve it's own post Toy Story Sahara MOVIES I'VE SEEN LATELY The ring two ( not to bad) Blind Horizon- Val kilmer & the chick from scream ( pretty good b movie) A love Song for Bobby Long- John Travolta does a great job Layer Cake- Excellent U.K. crime flick Kung Fu Hustle- Stephen Chow is hiliarious Stuck on You- So funny it hurts, The Farrelly brothers always bring heart felt emotion to comedy. I would watch anything these guys do. The Machinist- I've seen it awhile ago but It's worth mentioning to any newbies, and probally will watch it again this month American Werewolf in London- Horror and comedy. Haven't seen this in a very long time, but thought of it lately and plan on it. Shaun of the dead- Horror and comedy, way more comedy Cabin Fever- Horror and a little comedy The Iron Giant- Animation, I see this endlessly it's my nephews favorite, and I am the robot king now. Titan A.E. Animation Steamboy- classic anime style with a good story Darkness- Pretty creapy movie Anacondas the hunt for the blood orchid- action adventure Foolproof- Ryan Reynolds in this heist type flick ( b movie, but I liked it) Walking Tall- With the Rock actually really like this. I was surprised good kick some *** film. Surviving Christmas- comedy about a rich guy being lonely during Christmas and what he does is hires a family. Whom the father is the Sopranos guy. Out of Time- Denzel Washington thriller. Liked this one alot it's got the hot chick from Hitch in it. After the Sunset- Excellent scenery, Hiest movie set in an incredible location Blade 3- Wesley Snipes in the final battle with Dracula Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted September 13, 2005 Author Share Posted September 13, 2005 Ditto on: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> The longest yard- redone with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock A love Song for Bobby Long- John Travolta does a great job But Be Cool is funnier with the Rock as a gay chauffer and Vince Vaughn as a wanna be pimp Layer Cake- is Excellent <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />U.K. crime flick The Iron Giant- Animation is great[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Troy was not that good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Troy was not that good??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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