DEVIL Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/6/2019 at 11:24 AM, cragspider said: It should be a good movie. But I’d have to agree with M2 on that Rush is one if not the best racing movie Hollywood has put out. I revisited Days of Thunder recently, and I'm not sure if it's just nostalgia, but I really like how that movie looks.
brickhistory Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 At first, I thought this would be a cliched movie; brash, hotshot 2Lt Benny Jones graduates from Army flight school in 1969 and gets selected to fly the hot new AH-1 Cobra gunship. Arriving in-country, his gray-haired squadron commander recognizes himself in the young pilot, but knows that the stakes are for keeps in the 'Nam in 1969. So the arrogant Lt is paired with the grizzled CWO4 Snake McArthur as his co-pilot/gunner in the lethal Cobra. At first, the confusing chaotic situation of troops in contact, smoke, haze, humidity, fast jet movers overhead also dropping ordnance, all seems too much for young Jones. But he quickly gets the hang of it all under Snake's tutelage; maybe too well. Snake soon finds himself in situations that are hairy even for him thanks to his a/c's willingness to hang it all out for the grunts under the gun on the ground. Soon, Jones' finds his favorite weapons are the various flavors of rocket pods that can hang from the stub wings. In particular, the 2.75 HVAR and the flechettes are his favorite. His skill is such that he can fire singles and, more often than not, score a shack with that shot. He's become "Rocketman." Which would be a much better movie than the ode to over the top celebration of the homosexual life combined with the age-old story of rock star comes from nothing, gets famous, goes through every drug known to man, gets used by the hangers-on, then sobers up, and Oh, and his daddy didn't love him epic that is the Elton John biopic of the same name. Which I had promised my wife and artsy daughter that I'd take them to. I need whisky and a couple of hookers to get my man card back. Just...no... 2
bfargin Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 3 hours ago, brickhistory said: At first, I thought this would be a cliched movie; brash, hotshot 2Lt Benny Jones graduates from Army flight school in 1969 and gets selected to fly the hot new AH-1 Cobra gunship. Arriving in-country, his gray-haired squadron commander recognizes himself in the young pilot, but knows that the stakes are for keeps in the 'Nam in 1969. So the arrogant Lt is paired with the grizzled CWO4 Snake McArthur as his co-pilot/gunner in the lethal Cobra. At first, the confusing chaotic situation of troops in contact, smoke, haze, humidity, fast jet movers overhead also dropping ordnance, all seems too much for young Jones. But he quickly gets the hang of it all under Snake's tutelage; maybe too well. Snake soon finds himself in situations that are hairy even for him thanks to his a/c's willingness to hang it all out for the grunts under the gun on the ground. Soon, Jones' finds his favorite weapons are the various flavors of rocket pods that can hang from the stub wings. In particular, the 2.75 HVAR and the flechettes are his favorite. His skill is such that he can fire singles and, more often than not, score a shack with that shot. He's become "Rocketman." Which would be a much better movie than the ode to over the top celebration of the homosexual life combined with the age-old story of rock star comes from nothing, gets famous, goes through every drug known to man, gets used by the hangers-on, then sobers up, and Oh, and his daddy didn't love him epic that is the Elton John biopic of the same name. Which I had promised my wife and artsy daughter that I'd take them to. I need whisky and a couple of hookers to get my man card back. Just...no... Brick, There are some things that even a father and husband should just say NO to. I have to give you an Unsat for situational awareness, I hate to, but you should have seen this coming (sts). 😒 1
RegularJoe Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) I am surprised no one has mentioned the new Godzilla yet... I thought it was a fun 2hrs, typical Godzilla and stupid humans but overall fun. Plenty of Ospreys in it and a neat B-2 hybrid that stretches belief, then again we are talking about 100 foot tall radiation breathing lizards. Edited June 11, 2019 by RegularJoe
M2 Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 21 hours ago, brickhistory said: (Brick's excellent review)... I saw Bohemian Rhapsody on an overseas flight a few weeks back, and cannot fathom why everyone went gaga over it. If anything, it showed even more how fucked up Freddy Mercury was. Sure, he had a gifted talent as a singer and entertainer; but other than that, he was a train wreck. And Rocketman appears to be the same shit regurgitated...
brickhistory Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, M2 said: And Rocketman appears to be the same shit regurgitated... Worse. And is a STS required for the above line in reference to this movie?
matmacwc Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, brickhistory said: Worse. And is a STS required for the above line in reference to this movie? Yes, but that’s a rather graphic one. Sts
di1630 Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 Rambo: Last Blood trailer looks a bit sketchy. I liked Rambo with PTSD in foreign jungles killing commies. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app
matmacwc Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 HULU Just say goodbye to your families for the next few days, I warned you.
ayz33 Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, matmacwc said: HULU Just say goodbye to your families for the next few days, I warned you. Nearly watched the movie for the first time last night, should i watch it before watching the series? Or don't bother?
M2 Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 29 minutes ago, ayz33 said: Nearly watched the movie for the first time last night, should i watch it before watching the series? Or don't bother? The movie is a classic that you should have already seen. Same goes for Dr Strangelove. 3
matmacwc Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) But he will see the War Room. The Hulu series is not what I expected, but I had laughs. Edited June 11, 2019 by matmacwc 1
17D_guy Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 4:07 PM, matmacwc said: But he will see the War Room. There's no fighting in there
gearhog Posted June 28, 2019 Posted June 28, 2019 Lots of WWII aviation love from Hollywood recently. Trailer looks good, but Unfortunately, it’s directed by Roland Emmerich. Which means I’ll likely rent it at home. Maybe.
FLEA Posted June 29, 2019 Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Just watch this one on prime with my wife. I vaguely remember this attack but it didn't get much media coverage in the west. Thought it was pretty good insight into how terrorism can just destroy the lives of innocent people. Also a good look at some of the best heroism in humanity. Edited June 29, 2019 by FLEA 1
Sua Sponte Posted June 30, 2019 Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 8:31 PM, 17D_guy said: There's no fighting in there Maj Kong doesn’t give a shit.
Prozac Posted July 2, 2019 Posted July 2, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 3:10 PM, torqued said: Lots of WWII aviation love from Hollywood recently. Trailer looks good, but Unfortunately, it’s directed by Roland Emmerich. Which means I’ll likely rent it at home. Maybe. Special effects/CGI needs some serious work.
Tank Posted July 5, 2019 Posted July 5, 2019 10 hours ago, matmacwc said: The jokes are subtle but very good. Am I the only one that thinks Brianna Hildebrand (aka Negasonic) is hot?!?
gearhog Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Tank said: Am I the only one that thinks Brianna Hildebrand (aka Negasonic) is hot?!? Is he even 18? 🍺
Tank Posted July 6, 2019 Posted July 6, 2019 12 hours ago, torqued said: Is he even 18? 🍺 Born in 1996, legal to drink!! 🥃 1
JimNtexas Posted July 18, 2019 Posted July 18, 2019 (edited) Top gun has to be the most unrealistic, inaccurate, and down right ridiculous aviation movie ever. I can’t wait to see it. Edited July 18, 2019 by JimNtexas 1 5
MooseAg03 Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 Considering how great movie making has become in recent years, I am damn excited to see that movie. Navy jokes aside, Top Gun is the movie I grew up watching every single day, and I can’t wait to see the new one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
ThreeHoler Posted July 19, 2019 Posted July 19, 2019 Now we know how Fingers fixed the pilot shortage!Top Gun 2 = influx of wannabes...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now