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ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD--No Spoiler Alert
Rotten Tomatoes ^ | 1/20/2020 | Nikos1121

Posted on 01/20/2020 8:33:46 AM PST by nikos1121

I purchased, not rent, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood last night, and I've already watched it a second time, (I'm off on Monday's.) The movie is fantastic, and will be sure to please those who like witty and fun movies with actors that poke fun at themselves. I think it's up for best picture.

It will also please those of us here who were in High School and College in the 60s. In fact, there's a lot of truth in the movie, as it takes you back to those days. Think Charles Manson, spaghetti westerns, Bobby Kennedy, mediocrity in the TV industry, throwing garbage on the ground, hippies and polyester. I forgot how really stupid those times were, including the music.

Like other Trantino movies you have as many well known faces slipped in to make the scene interesting. Kurt Russel, Al Pacino, Bruce Dern and Luke Perry are all in here, but the stars are Brad Pitt and De Caprio, your eyes will by on these two the whole time. Margot Robbie plays Sharon Tate, better than Sharon Tate played herself.

In short, it's a very funny and entertaining movie with a lot going on.


TOPICS: Humor; Music/Entertainment; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: bestpicture; dicaprio
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To: Bob434

I’ve only seen two DiCaprio movies I liked. Blood Diamond and The Departed.


101 posted on 01/20/2020 11:09:48 AM PST by Hatteras
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To: nikos1121

Not a Brad Pitt or Leo DeCaprio fan, but I loved it. If you’re not interested in the era, you probably won’t like it, as it is long. The story made more sense to me on second viewing, and just loved the details throughout: the well-chosen music (not just the biggest hits of the era), the cameos (Steve McQueen and Bruce Lee), Kurt Russell as the narrator, the ending.


102 posted on 01/20/2020 11:16:10 AM PST by Burma Jones
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To: Burma Jones

Music was good, really liked the placement of the psychedelic version of Keep Me Hanging On toward the end. Fitting since Cliff was in a certain state of mind.


103 posted on 01/20/2020 11:21:17 AM PST by JohnC2004
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To: JohnC2004

I agree about the use of the Vanilla Fudge version of “You Keep Me Hanging On.” I also thought one of the most beautiful shots in the movie was the use of the Jose Feliciano version of “California Dreaming” while all the characters are going their separate ways at twilight/dusk.


104 posted on 01/20/2020 11:34:04 AM PST by Burma Jones
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To: nikos1121

Although I detest diCrapio, Tarantino made another terrific film with an great twist. Although slow in some places, it’s worth the time to view.


105 posted on 01/20/2020 11:47:50 AM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: DouglasKC

It was a huge hit actually.


106 posted on 01/20/2020 12:05:59 PM PST by Borges
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To: Dr. Ursus
"The seven minutes of mayhem at the end was really brilliant."

Yes it was. It makes the slow character building parts and diCrapio's over-the-top angst worth the whole movie.

Tarantino, Clint Eastwood, and M. Night Shyamalan are my favorite writer/directors nowadays. I'm sure I have other favorite writer/directors or just directors, but can't think of them. BTW, the songs in Once Upon...is perfect for the feel of 60's and a particular scene. The score in-between is good, also.

Most people don't realize how much the score or song choice/placement can make or break a movie. Think of the movies that welled up your eyes - it was the music.

107 posted on 01/20/2020 12:45:17 PM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: Bob434

Yes and I remember as a young child gathering the glass pop bottles and taking those to the store for pennies. Times have sure changed.


108 posted on 01/20/2020 12:55:01 PM PST by BlueHorseShoe
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To: Nothingburger

Yes it was such a well done film. It was intense to be sure. The score was beautiful for such a difficult subject but that is my favorite, Thomas Newman.

I don’t understand some of the criticism given here for 1917. I think it seems a little bit shallow of reviews for such a high drama and incredible cinematic touching film.


109 posted on 01/20/2020 12:58:24 PM PST by BlueHorseShoe
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To: Burma Jones
"just loved the details throughout: the well-chosen music (not just the biggest hits of the era), the cameos (Steve McQueen and Bruce Lee), Kurt Russell as the narrator, the ending."

Yup, I noticed some weren't the biggest hits. It was interesting that Sharon Tate had a thing for Paul Revere and the Raiders. To name drop: Paul was a friend and we co-owned American Bandstand nite club in Reno back in the late 90's. Of course, Dick Clark owned 51%.

Sorry to see them both pass on, especially Paul - a good guy in person. If you never saw their later live performances and the high energy fun and laughs they had on stage, you missed a great time. Paul was quite the comedian.

110 posted on 01/20/2020 1:05:45 PM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: A Navy Vet

My favorite song was the Stones’ “Out of Time”, great song.

Also “Hush” by Deep Purple.


111 posted on 01/20/2020 1:06:33 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: nikos1121

While I’m not a fan of DeCaprio’s politics, he is a good actor. I loved him in The Aviator.

I actually haven’t seen Pitts in that many movies. I wasn’t thrilled about Inglorious Bastards (Though I do call my cats the Purr-glorious Bastards.)

I think I may have to review your list and do some more movie watching.


112 posted on 01/20/2020 1:07:31 PM PST by KosmicKitty
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To: BlueHorseShoe
"The score was beautiful for such a difficult subject but that is my favorite, Thomas Newman."

Thank you, I was just trying to remember the composer. He's done great work. I used to follow the score composers/conductors going back to John Williams in Jaws. There are so many that have followed Williams like Goldberg, Horner, Jarre, Zimmerman, Elfman, and others. When I see any of those names in the opening credits, I know the movie will be worth watching.

113 posted on 01/20/2020 1:15:36 PM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: dfwgator
"My favorite song was the Stones’ “Out of Time”, great song."

Yes! The remix version they used with all the strings and backing female vocals surprised me. You never hear that version. I've always like the song, but this version really shows what Jagger and Richards were reaching for. My wife surprised me with this version a year back. Yup, "Hush" worked well, also. Again, song placement is every thing, along with a superior score.

Best song ever in any movie: Gimme Shelter.
Best rock intro ever: Gimme Shelter. Just haunting!

Sorry, but I have to add the Stones had it so far over the Beatles regarding rock, even in their blues covers. Try to find a Beatles song in a sawdust bar on the jukebox. The Stones are always there. You have good taste in rock, and thank you for playing. Har.

Last thought: Can you believe that Whitney Houston (great voice) is being inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? There are so many past inductees I disagree with because they are blues, rhythm n blues, pop, or rap. The same people who created RNR Hall of...should start a new Hall of... that includes those genres and transfer them over.

Plus, Pat Benatar was passed over again. Her and her husband have some of the greatest classic RNR songs of their time. At least the Doobie Brothers are finally getting in.

114 posted on 01/20/2020 2:20:33 PM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: Borges
I stand corrected...I saw it "only" cost 90 million to make and so far has grossed far more than that worldwide.

Just seems that besides the awards show you don't see a whole lot about it.

115 posted on 01/20/2020 2:28:24 PM PST by DouglasKC
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To: KosmicKitty
"I actually haven’t seen Pitts in that many movies. I wasn’t thrilled about Inglorious Bastards"

That was quintessential Tarantino. I thought Pitt was perfect with his exaggerated southern drawl. He stole every scene he was in. Probably one of Pitt's best performances. Although, like most Tarantino movies, it has it's long slow parts that could be edited out.

116 posted on 01/20/2020 2:29:50 PM PST by A Navy Vet (I'm not Islamophobic - I'm Islamonauseous. Also LGBTQxyz nauseous.)
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To: A Navy Vet

“Bon-Jour-Noh!”


117 posted on 01/20/2020 2:30:15 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: UCANSEE2

Arbuckle was railroaded by the same style of press we have today.


118 posted on 01/20/2020 2:35:06 PM PST by Rastus
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To: A Navy Vet

The current trend is scenes lasting no more than two seconds. Tarantino is one of the few American filmmakers demanding that audiences pay attention.


119 posted on 01/20/2020 2:42:40 PM PST by Borges
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To: nikos1121

He doesn’t see them sift through the garbage, but he does see her carrying the jar of pickles as she crosses the street in front of him.


120 posted on 01/20/2020 2:44:11 PM PST by Reddy ( B.O. stinks)
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