tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post2886021120172952926..comments2024-03-02T07:09:08.458-05:00Comments on J and J Productions: My Movie Bucket-ListJames the Reviewerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-15823918168812655042014-06-29T19:25:14.822-04:002014-06-29T19:25:14.822-04:00It's an excellent murder mystery AND a psychol...It's an excellent murder mystery AND a psychological drama, directed by that master of <i>film noir</i>, Otto Preminger. He also directed <i>Laura</i>, which I put on your list too because it's such an iconic bit of <i>noir</i> (and in your list it's attached to <i>Oklahoma!</i> for some reason. Ahhh, Blogger!) <i>Anatomy</i> is one of my favorite Jimmy Stewart movies, one where he's weary and serious, but not grumpy.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-84804435759344521122014-06-29T18:55:59.262-04:002014-06-29T18:55:59.262-04:00Oh really? I considered watching it the other day ...Oh really? I considered watching it the other day on Netflix but decided against for the time being, I will have to watch it sooner than later! Also, your suggestions are added to the list now. I had something come up while updating the post earlier. :)<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-79875027877282306392014-06-29T18:10:13.125-04:002014-06-29T18:10:13.125-04:00Excellent! I think "Anatomy of a Murder"...Excellent! I think "Anatomy of a Murder" will especially fascinate you.Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-7330465218070379222014-06-29T17:46:19.080-04:002014-06-29T17:46:19.080-04:00Thanks for the long list! I have actually more tha...Thanks for the long list! I have actually more than half of the those movies (several are on my Top 100) with the exceptions of: Anatomy of a Murder, Arsenic and Old Lace, The Best Years of Our Lives, Hamlet, Laura, Oklahoma!, Old Yeller, Oscar, Roman Holiday, The Thin Man, and West Side Story. Thanks again!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-83164287665878448162014-06-29T17:44:13.457-04:002014-06-29T17:44:13.457-04:00Just finished Lady Vengeance, and I have to say th...Just finished Lady Vengeance, and I have to say that it was very good. I agree with your ranking the Vengeance movies. Oldboy is, by far, the best, but the other two are still top notch. Seeing Kang make a cameo was fun! And I agree, Lady Vengeance looked phenomenal in terms of the style and visuals. I am excited for Snowpiercer ever since I heard about it a few months ago. <br /><br />*Spoilers*<br />I agree about Mr Vengeance's last scene. I thought she was lying as well. When those guys attack the Kang's character I had no idea why they would randomly kill a guy, but when they stabbed the message into his chest, it was a great reveal.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-71036902107074436062014-06-29T14:31:19.885-04:002014-06-29T14:31:19.885-04:00This is a great list! I love this idea. I also s...This is a great list! I love this idea. I also suggest these, most of which are classics, and all of which I'd consider must-watches for movie buffs. They're all influential, oft-referenced, and many are just plain fun. I've left off things I remember you've seen.<br /><br />The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)<br />Anatomy of a Murder<br />Arsenic and Old Lace<br />Charade<br />The Best Years of Our Lives<br />The Great Escape<br />Hamlet (1990, 1996, 2000 -- all great for different reasons)<br />The Hunt for Red October<br />Laura<br />Lawrence of Arabia<br />The Longest Day<br />The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance<br />The Mark of Zorro (1940)<br />North by Northwest<br />Oklahoma!<br />Old Yeller<br />Oscar<br />Rocky<br />Roman Holiday<br />The Searchers<br />The Seven-Year Itch<br />Some Like it Hot<br />Superman<br />The Thin Man<br />To Have and Have Not<br />To Kill a Mockingbird<br />West Side Story (someone else suggested this, but I need to second it!)Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-7547049374473276592014-06-29T13:56:00.657-04:002014-06-29T13:56:00.657-04:00Yeah Kang is one of my favorite actors after watch...Yeah Kang is one of my favorite actors after watching him a lot in SK movies! Really excited for 'Snowpiercer' with him and Bong. He has a small cameo in Lady Vengeance (Which has way more style, its great to look at!) I thought the last scene in Mr Vengeance was very surprisingly, *spoilers* that she wasn't lying about her involvementAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496490812761124751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-42745006089066847922014-06-29T13:16:14.853-04:002014-06-29T13:16:14.853-04:00While it certainly was not nearly as good as Oldbo...While it certainly was not nearly as good as Oldboy, although I expected as much, it was certainly intriguing. I loved the style of the movie; it was always visually interesting even when nothing was happening. Seeing Song Kang-ho in a more dramatic role was refreshing, and I loved Bae Doona in her role. While the majority of the movie was good, the 1st Act *Spoilers* was my favorite part since it balanced the humor and drama with Ryu's sister's suicide. Today or tomorrow I plan to watch Lady Vengeance.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-56629733162962811852014-06-29T11:43:32.158-04:002014-06-29T11:43:32.158-04:00What did you think of 'Mr Vengeance'? Its ...What did you think of 'Mr Vengeance'? Its a very interesting story (lot of ideas thrown in. But I'd probably rank it last in the Vengeance Trilogy. (Mr Vengeance<Lady Vengeance<Oldboy)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496490812761124751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-20509373232729235552014-06-28T22:02:43.779-04:002014-06-28T22:02:43.779-04:00Well, I doubt I will see a lot of these movies any...Well, I doubt I will see a lot of these movies anytime soon, but I like having a list of movies because I forget some of the movies suggest to me. But Thanks B2B!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-69745319371092144222014-06-28T21:41:43.182-04:002014-06-28T21:41:43.182-04:00Wow. So much movies to see.
You must have excelle...Wow. So much movies to see.<br /><br />You must have excellent time management skills to do so much in life!<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-54678549336670877392014-06-28T18:50:23.032-04:002014-06-28T18:50:23.032-04:00Agreed, Korean movies are phenomenal! Unfortunatel...Agreed, Korean movies are phenomenal! Unfortunately, it was not until very recently that I have discovered them, so I have some catching up to do. Oldboy was great, and I plan to watch Mr Vengeance in a few minutes actually. The Host is one of my new favorites as well. Thanks for those other suggestions! I added them to the list, and thanks for the link to your list. I will have to look into those as well. <br /><br />I will go check out your blog now as well.<br /><br />Working on seeing The Thing, maybe it will be on Netflix soon! And thanks for the comment.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-53719058320663675352014-06-28T15:33:55.922-04:002014-06-28T15:33:55.922-04:00You have quite a bit of South Korean films on ther...You have quite a bit of South Korean films on there. That is definitely a good thing. they are PHENOMENAL films, way better than what Hollywood throws out there. Definitely Park's Vengeance Trilogy (Mr Vengeance,Oldboy,Lady Vengeance) and Anything by Bong joon-ho (Memories of Murder, The Host, Mother, Snowpiercer). And much more. Much of them are on Netflix (Mr Vengeance, Oldboy, Lady Vengeance, The Man From Nowhere, The Host, I Saw The Devil, The Chaser). <br /><br />Heres a list of my favorites:<br /><br />http://www.imdb.com/list/ls052229572/<br /><br /><br />This is My review of 'Oldboy' a top 5 movie of all time for me. Its perfect. (also have other reviews of SK Films)<br /><br />http://www.simplefilmreviews.com/2014/06/oldboy-2003.html<br /><br />One last thing....you haven't seen THE Best Movie of All Time, John Carpenter's 'The Thing"....travesty, get on that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496490812761124751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-60426393040558256672014-06-28T12:02:40.830-04:002014-06-28T12:02:40.830-04:00Actually, I have already seen Oh Brother Where Art...Actually, I have already seen Oh Brother Where Art Thou. It has been a while, but I did enjoy the movie. Ah, no I have not seen the Sixth Sense, I need to add that, thanks!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-91241837638101426832014-06-28T12:01:43.411-04:002014-06-28T12:01:43.411-04:00I have already seen The Lion King, but thanks for ...I have already seen The Lion King, but thanks for the other suggestions! I do really need to see Tron and Top Gun.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-64363528071305685842014-06-27T22:18:31.205-04:002014-06-27T22:18:31.205-04:00I could also recommend Oh brother where art thou, ...I could also recommend Oh brother where art thou, its a great movie(don't let the title put you off). and I hope you like Edward scissor hands I personally loved it, well at least the artistic side anyway. also have you seen sixth sense?<br /> Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06987331211026087916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-52250954336492095592014-06-27T18:31:54.533-04:002014-06-27T18:31:54.533-04:00Once again you've found your choices. I'd ...Once again you've found your choices. I'd recommend The Lion King and the original Tron feature. Also you can't forget about Top Gun that was so memorable, you won't need to forget the line "I feel the need, the need for speed". <br /><br />If you can just forgive me for having sent you a reply on X-Men Days of Future Part that you'll meant to love it not hate it.Filmguruladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09602597616319541191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-61483918423176724582014-06-27T17:51:49.522-04:002014-06-27T17:51:49.522-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Filmguruladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09602597616319541191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-569525423824236682014-06-27T14:06:57.794-04:002014-06-27T14:06:57.794-04:00Thanks! :) I watched Mulan quite some time again, ...Thanks! :) I watched Mulan quite some time again, but I have seen it. :) I have not seen the others though, thanks, I will add them! Also, thanks for the heads up about Wallflower too.<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-16587340901866535912014-06-27T14:04:27.487-04:002014-06-27T14:04:27.487-04:00Oh really, I did not know it was that good! :D
Th...Oh really, I did not know it was that good! :D<br /><br />Thank you for the other suggestions! I completely forgot to add Koon and the Minority Report to the list, and I have heard of the others on your blog and other places. Thanks again!<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-6795141582743482932014-06-27T14:03:23.225-04:002014-06-27T14:03:23.225-04:00Nope, haven't seen the Wind Rises yet, but I d...Nope, haven't seen the Wind Rises yet, but I did forget to add it to the list. It is there now, thanks for reminding me! I will have to watch the movie soon though! :D<br /><br />-JamesJames the Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165238905288033483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-30233479251196932692014-06-27T13:36:04.686-04:002014-06-27T13:36:04.686-04:00Great choices! :D A lot of those movies are ones I...Great choices! :D A lot of those movies are ones I want to watch as well! :) I'd also recommend Les Miserables and Mulan :) Big Fish was also a fun film. <br />I haven't watched the movie, but the book of "Perks of Being a Wallflower" wasn't that great. I have heard the movie was a lot better, though(and from what I've seen, it is). Shena Tokalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17657993823328581910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-11605986367486331382014-06-27T12:32:25.490-04:002014-06-27T12:32:25.490-04:00I haven't seen many of these either, but I mus...I haven't seen many of these either, but I must recommend that you make Ferris Bueller's Day off a top priority. That movie is all kinds of awesome. :D <br /><br />Absolutely fantastic but less known movies that I think everyone who likes movies should see include:<br />Moon<br />Warrior<br />Minority Report<br />Mud<br />The Way, Way Back<br /><br />That's all I can currently think of anyway. :P<br /><br />Fun post James!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08901639281043602191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1385233731099220276.post-51771859348847217522014-06-27T11:46:12.672-04:002014-06-27T11:46:12.672-04:00Can't wait till you see some of these! Can'...Can't wait till you see some of these! Can't wait to find out what you thought of Memento; wasn't it good?!<br /><br />You should add Corpse Bride to your list so you can compare it to the more popular The Nightmare Before Christmas; I'd be interested in seeing if you like either or which one you liked more. :) (Also I noticed you didn't put down The Wind Rises, did you see it already? I saw it last it IT WAS SO GOOD.)<br /><br />~JamieJamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17203554335912426375noreply@blogger.com