# Movies you've seen recently (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies\ **Created:** [September 29, 2014, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906 "2014-09-29T21:53:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 316
**Author:** ![JohnT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnt/32/15048_2.png) [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6316 "2023-04-01T01:26:21Z")
Cruising, 1980. Listened to the _Rewatchables_ podcast about this one, and lo and behold it’s on HBO Max. Let’s just say this one is _definitely_ a product of its time. Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Nancy Allen star in a movie about Al’s journey into the ‘S&M gay underworld’ of 1980 New York City to catch a killer. I can’t figure out if this is the most homoerotic or homophobic mainstream film released thus far, but it’s definitely one or the other. Or both. ---
**Author:** ![ASL\_v2.0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asl_v2.0/32/3525_2.png) [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6317 "2023-04-01T17:57:25Z")
_Tetris_ on Apple TV+. The first ten minutes or so is a clunky exposition dump in an office and very nearly caused me to turn it off. Fortunately it gets better. Would recommend. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6318 "2023-04-01T18:13:43Z")
If I watch this, am I going to have that obnoxious earworm gnawing at my brain for the next six months? ---
**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6319 "2023-04-01T18:24:53Z")
**Shazam: Fury of the Gods** : Did you like the first one? Did you find it funny? Then you will like this one and find it funny too. I did. Not much to say about it otherwise. The mid-credits scene involved probably the most unexpected crossover in the DCCU, between the most and least family-friendly franchises, Shazam and Peacemaker. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6320 "2023-04-01T18:36:56Z")
**The Wicker Man (1973)** Wow, this was terrific and was a huge surprise for me as I wasn’t sure it would live up to its reputation. It does and more. It was gripping and honestly, kind of terrifying. I loved it. If you haven’t seen this movie, you need to. No, I haven’t seen the hilarious Nic Cage remake nor do I intend to. 100% recommended. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6321 "2023-04-01T18:39:59Z")
**Highlander** One of the best movies of the 1980’s and it looks terrific in 4K, which you can now get on Amazon Prime. It’s comical how most people involved in this movie did not have success after this movie. The director has declined tremendously, Chris Lambert never had much real success, and even the screenwriter has not had much success. The famously horrible sequels are examples of how this movie was just magic. I keep hearing they will remake this movie, but I really don’t want them to. It’s pretty much perfect as it is and I think it is a rare one-hit-wonder masterpiece. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6322 "2023-04-01T19:25:47Z")
Probably the creepiest film I’ve ever seen. I’m just annoyed I knew the ending before I saw it! ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6323 "2023-04-01T19:37:30Z")
This is a genius movie that very much benefits from the early 70s feel of the filming. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6324 "2023-04-01T19:47:52Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > **The Wicker Man (1973)** > > Wow, this was terrific and was a huge surprise for me as I wasn’t sure it would live up to its reputation. I actually saw this one in the theaters when it was first run, and it creeped me out for years. No, I didn’t watch the Nic Cage version either. Britt Eklund’s little wall-fuck was a bit silly though. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6325 "2023-04-01T19:55:22Z")
> [@iamatractorboy](#): > > Probably the creepiest film I’ve ever seen. I’m just annoyed I knew the ending before I saw it! Yeah, I knew as well and I would agree that it serves as a great plot twist or reveal if you don’t know. Movie worked entirely, though, even knowing it. I’ll add another creepy movie for you to see if you haven’t: Possession (1981) - stick with it past the opening, which seems like a relationship drama. Yeah…there’s more. > [@Maserschmidt](#): > > This is a genius movie that very much benefits from the early 70s feel of the filming. Loved it all the way through. Just kind of a hug surprise for me how great it was. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6326 "2023-04-01T19:56:13Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > I actually saw this one in the theaters when it was first run, and it creeped me out for years. No, I didn’t watch the Nic Cage version either. I’m not kidding; it’s they way they swing their arms while singing at the end. The whole happy(?) song while swinging arms in motion while he cries out, “Christ! Save me!” is just so shocking. It’s kind of incredible. ---
**Author:** ![iamatractorboy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/iamatractorboy/32/21261_2.png) [@iamatractorboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iamatractorboy)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6327 "2023-04-01T20:33:57Z")
I’ve never heard of that, thanks for the tip. IMDB agrees with you, has good scores from critics and audiences alike. I’ll have to keep an eye out for it. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6328 "2023-04-01T21:06:01Z")
Streams on Shudder, but my library has DVD and Blu-ray copies, so your library might as well. > **[Possession streaming: where to watch movie online?](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/possession-1981)** > > Where is Possession streaming? Find out where to watch online amongst 45+ services including Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video. ---
**Author:** ![Maserschmidt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/maserschmidt/32/18829_2.png) [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6329 "2023-04-01T21:38:29Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Possession (1981) - stick with it past the opening, which seems like a relationship drama. Yeah…there’s more. Holy christ, that movie. I recommended that to my son (who likes Yorgos Lanthimos, so it’s not a crazy suggestion), then told him maybe not, then told him go for it…part of me doesn’t want to be on the hook for recommending it. Sam Neill recently talked about some of it in an interview. Spoilered because the headline gives away a tiny plot element. > **Summary** > > [Possession: Sam Neill Recalls Slapping Isabelle Adjani for Scene – IndieWire](https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/possession-sam-neill-recalls-slapping-isabelle-adjani-1234810818/) ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6330 "2023-04-01T21:51:20Z")
> [@Maserschmidt](#): > > Holy christ, that movie. I recommended that to my son (who likes Yorgos Lanthimos, so it’s not a crazy suggestion), then told him maybe not, then told him go for it…part of me doesn’t want to be on the hook for recommending it. Yes, I think if you like Yorgos Lanthimos, Possession fits the bill pretty well. It’s…I only saw it once and I still think about several moments in it. The final moment…the meltdown in the subway tunnel…really a lot of little moments. Before Possession, I always thought of Sam Neil from Jurassica Park first. Now…well, both JP and Possession. ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6331 "2023-04-01T22:19:49Z")
> [@Mahaloth](#): > > Wow, this was terrific and was a huge surprise for me as I wasn’t sure it would live up to its reputation. It does and more. Christopher Lee’s favorite film that he did (this from an interview in 2005, after LotR). An excellent pick IMHO, probably my all-time favorite British horror film and I love British horror films. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6332 "2023-04-01T23:04:54Z")
I ‘watched’ (had it on in the background) a very, very bad film. Now, I _knew_ it was going to be bad. It was on _Elvira’s Movie Macabre_. It was **Werewolf in Washington**. Starring Dean Stockwell! Had another reasonably ‘famous’ actor, too. At first, it seemed like some misguided soul set out to make a real, albeit horrible, movie. Terrible camera work, bad effects, poor lighting… the works. But about 3/4 of the way in, it takes a HARD turn into the ridiculous. Ridiculous by Werewolf standards even. I mean, like What The Fuck??? It was like someone took an abandoned project, and tacked on a satirical or comedic ending. And what was the preoccupation with Men’s rooms??? It was an experience. 🤣 Hopefully soon forgotten. Not one of Mr. Stockwell’s finer moments. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6333 "2023-04-01T23:09:11Z")
> [@Gatopescado](#): > > It was on _Elvira’s Movie Macabre_. It was **Werewolf in Washington**. You watch that show for the _movie?_ ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6334 "2023-04-01T23:11:13Z")
Umm… How’s your weather? ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2023, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906/6335 "2023-04-02T06:22:59Z")
> [@needscoffee](#): > > I gotta ask, what movies _have_ you liked? Watched _The Last Manhunt_ tonight. Enjoyed it Biggly! Beautiful to look at, not a lot of obvious stoopid. Evoked a vibe of _Picnic at Hanging Rock_ \*, which I also enjoyed. Not a whole lot of character development or deep storytelling, but you could follow it easily. Lots of Style over Substance, but it works. The scenery! Love that shit! Like my back yard. Based on a ‘true story’. \*Speaking of Australian films, I’ve found I like them more than not. Kinda the opposite for Canadian flicks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906.md?page=315) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youve-seen-recently-part-1/699906.md?page=317)