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mikenyc · 08-05-2003, 05:50 PM

For some reason, the movie channels, are for me, one way I see a movie for a "first time", NOT in a theater. Some movies, I just don't want to see in a theater, but for some reason are more appealing on Tv...if it's not in unedited form on a movie channel, it's the truncated presentation on TNT, TBS, or FX.

Lately, there are two such movies...."Chaplin" with Robert Downey, Jr., "Simone" with Al Pacino, "Pay It Forward", and "Primary Colors" directed by Mike Nicols and starring John Travolta.

How about you ?

Oscar Antonio M · 08-05-2003, 07:37 PM

Woo, plenty, but ill mention just the ones ive seen recently:
Blue Velvet
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Fargo
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
Sleepy Hollow
Pulp Fiction
Reservoir Dogs

mikenyc · 08-05-2003, 08:57 PM

I'm viewing "Cannery Row" with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger, on Encore.

Stunning cinematography, and slightly offbeat story line, totally made in the studio.

Wish it was on DVD, though.

Steps · 08-05-2003, 10:43 PM

Yes.. Cannery Row!

Also "The Three Faces of Eve," and "The Winter of Our Discontent." I don't think they are on DVD, either.

georgep · 08-05-2003, 10:45 PM

Wasn't the Donald Sutherland TV movie "Winter of Our Discontent" made into a movie-only DVD a couple of months back?

But since we're on the subject of TV movies, I nominate the OTHER great Dennis Weaver TV movie:

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980)

mikenyc · 08-05-2003, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by georgep

Wasn't the Donald Sutherland TV movie "Winter of Our Discontent" made into a movie-only DVD a couple of months back?

But since we're on the subject of TV movies, I nominate the OTHER great Dennis Weaver TV movie:

The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980)

I didn't see that one.

He has a website, so why don't you tell him....

www.dennisweaver.com

dvdjedi · 08-05-2003, 10:52 PM

The Wicked Life of Paula Schultz

Filmed during the summer hiatus of Hogan's Heroes, it starred Elke Summer, Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, & Leon Askin. I've seen it on Encore a few times & it's quite stupid but very amusing.

Dilmo · 08-05-2003, 10:55 PM

Before I read the posts, I had one made for tv movie in mind, another Dennis Weaver film with Kurt Russell and Mare Winningham called "Amber Waves". And speaking of Kurt Russell, John Carpenter's "Elvis". Two great films.

mikenyc · 08-05-2003, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dvdjedi

The Wicked Life of Paula Schultz

Filmed during the summer hiatus of Hogan's Heroes, it starred Elke Summer, Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, & Leon Askin. I've seen it on Encore a few times & it's quite stupid but very amusing.

They play it alot on FLIX too !

downhuman · 08-06-2003, 01:06 AM

The only one I can think of is Blood Simple. TNN had a special presentation of it one night last year and I thought it was fantastic. I'll probably be getting it soon since my mission as of late is to collect all of the Coen Bros. movies on DVD.

Dilmo · 08-06-2003, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by downhuman

The only one I can think of is Blood Simple. TNN had a special presentation of it one night last year and I thought it was fantastic. I'll probably be getting it soon since my mission as of late is to collect all of the Coen Bros. movies on DVD.

That is one strange little film, but so are the Coen Brothers.

feldon23 · 08-06-2003, 05:14 PM

A widescreen Miracle Mile with making-of.

mikenyc · 08-06-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by feldon23

A widescreen Miracle Mile with making-of.

I have the DVD, and I'm wondering if they even made one, to begin with ?

08-05-2003, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikenyc Actor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Metro Area	What film have you seen on Tv, that you want to own ? For some reason, the movie channels, are for me, one way I see a movie for a "first time", NOT in a theater. Some movies, I just don't want to see in a theater, but for some reason are more appealing on Tv...if it's not in unedited form on a movie channel, it's the truncated presentation on TNT, TBS, or FX. Lately, there are two such movies...."Chaplin" with Robert Downey, Jr., "Simone" with Al Pacino, "Pay It Forward", and "Primary Colors" directed by Mike Nicols and starring John Travolta. How about you ? Last edited by mikenyc : 08-05-2003 at 10:19 PM.

08-05-2003, 07:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oscar Antonio M Loves his "family" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Heaven & Hell coalition	Woo, plenty, but ill mention just the ones ive seen recently: Blue Velvet Ferris Bueller's Day Off Fargo Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me Sleepy Hollow Pulp Fiction Reservoir Dogs __________________ DVD's

08-05-2003, 10:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steps Actor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pennsylvania	Yes.. Cannery Row! Also "The Three Faces of Eve," and "The Winter of Our Discontent." I don't think they are on DVD, either. __________________ "Life does not stop and start for your convenience, you miserable piece of shit" Look; Don't Look. I really don't care

08-05-2003, 10:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
georgep Threadkill Inspector Join Date: May 2001 Location: Where London Bridge is falling down, My Fair Lady	The OTHER great Dennis Weaver TV movie :) Wasn't the Donald Sutherland TV movie "Winter of Our Discontent" made into a movie-only DVD a couple of months back? But since we're on the subject of TV movies, I nominate the OTHER great Dennis Weaver TV movie: The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd (1980) __________________ "I am one of the few honest people I have ever known."--Nick Carraway

08-05-2003, 10:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
dvdjedi Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: In The Grotto at The Mansion	*The Wicked Life of Paula Schultz* Filmed during the summer hiatus of Hogan's Heroes, it starred Elke Summer, Bob Crane, Werner Klemperer, John Banner, & Leon Askin. I've seen it on Encore a few times & it's quite stupid but very amusing. __________________ WELL I SPEAK LOUD! AND I CARRY A BIGGER STICK! AND I USE IT TOO! - Yosemite Sam

08-05-2003, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikenyc Actor Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Metro Area	I'm viewing "Cannery Row" with Nick Nolte and Debra Winger, on Encore. Stunning cinematography, and slightly offbeat story line, totally made in the studio. Wish it was on DVD, though.

08-05-2003, 10:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dilmo Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Braunfels, Texas. Far From Crawford!	Before I read the posts, I had one made for tv movie in mind, another Dennis Weaver film with Kurt Russell and Mare Winningham called "Amber Waves". And speaking of Kurt Russell, John Carpenter's "Elvis". Two great films.

08-06-2003, 01:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
downhuman Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	The only one I can think of is Blood Simple. TNN had a special presentation of it one night last year and I thought it was fantastic. I'll probably be getting it soon since my mission as of late is to collect all of the Coen Bros. movies on DVD.

08-06-2003, 05:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
feldon23 Actor Join Date: Oct 2000	A widescreen Miracle Mile with making-of.

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