Movies you've seen recently and have enjoyed?

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  1. Hobbesarable

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    Two movies inspired by and loose retelling of an Old English epic poem, Beowulf.

    The 13th Warrior

    Outlander
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I've read Beowulf in the original German. Beowulf ist wie ein Held zum siegen.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    hobbesarrable and I watched Get Carter and Mr. Roberts together and now I've started watching Real Men all of which are very good but especially Mr. Roberts.
     
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    Hang ' Em High with Clint Eastwood, Inger Stevens, Pat Hingle, Bruce Dern, Eg Begley, Ben Johnson, and Dennis Hopper.
     
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    bodyman5000 and 1 Lions, Tigers, Me, Bears

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    Just watched Straight outta Compton. Bought it when it came out and thought it was decent but not great.

    I'd say it was much better on the second viewing. Maybe I was in a bad mood the first time.
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    I could see Compton having that effect on someone.
     
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    I know that a lot of people have no interest in any takes on superpowers even if they deviate from the norm, but if you can muster any for a somewhat fresh take, I suggest Freaks.
     
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    Uncut Gems
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    KG!
     
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    Golden Gate 1994
    Starring Matt Dillon and Joan Chen
    A tragic love story. Well, more than a love story actually. A true tragedy.
     
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    Star Wars IX.

    Better than the previous few, annoying Disney political subliminals, tied up all the loose ends, please be the last.
     
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    Just saw 1917 today. Fantastic. Probably best picture. Go see it!
     
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    John Wicks Chapter 3
    If you like action you'll love this one.
     
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    I saw Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and despite Oscar nominations i thought it was a bad movie.

    I enjoyed the Joker even though it was a very dark movie and a bit disturbing. Gemini Man was ok with Will Smith.
     
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    Yeah, looking forward to it coming out on Dvd as well as Ford vs Ferarri.
     
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    I don't like gore and I don't like "horror" or "scary" movies generally speaking but I HAD to take a chance on Midsommer and my goodness am I glad I did. For the visuals and cinematography alone totally worth it. I won't watch it again but as a one time experience I loved it.
     
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    Same here, I'm not paying good money for someone to scare the shit out of me.
     
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    PDXFonz I’m listening

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    I don't either... I tell people if I wanted to be scared I'd watch the news.
     
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    GriLtCheeZ "Well, I'm not lookin' for trouble."

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    The original language of Beowulf was old English, which is closer to German than modern English, but it is not German.

    Anyway, that is still friggin' awesome.
     
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    Not a movie, but my wife and I sure are enjoying Lost In Space.
     
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    @TorturedBlazerFan and I discussed about this movie in another thread. Looking forward to watching it soon.
     

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