It’s fire. So pretty much any movie with a fire is scary to me. Not like a fireplace or candles, but an actual fire. The fires in the Lion King movies don’t really bother me, probably because they are outdoor, but indoor ones are worse for me.
Wow, it’s funny, because when I read your post the immediate phobia that came to mind for me was fire.
I don’t have too many, but I get panicky when I see indoor fires in movies, especially live-action ones.
Me too.
I haven’t seen The Incredibles lately. I want to watch it again, but then I remembered…this one part. I don’t think it bothered me before, though. It just startled me when I thought of it.
If you are scared of fire, NEVER watch the Unfortunate Events movie. Just. don’t. shudders ![]()
I was watching The Goonies a while ago–rated PG, released in 1985.
I also have Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York–both rated PG, released in 1990 and 1992.
The Star Wars films were released in 1977, 1980, and 1983–all rated PG.
I have recently got interested in TRON: The Original Classic and it was from the early 1980s–also rated PG.
I still want to check out The Black Hole–released in the late 1970s, rated PG.
Back to the Future–I watched all 3 parts, all rated PG.
A Christmas Story is also rated PG (and it was actually shot in Cleveland!)
If you have seen any of these classics, and then watch some of today’s films, can you notice the differences between the content and their ratings from then and now?
I’ve noticed that some ratings change. We had a VHS of Crocodile Dundee, and it said PG-13, and when we got the DVD, I swear it said PG.
Saturday Night Fever was rated R, but the only PG version ever released was on VHS.
I still badly need to see Saturday Night Fever!! Although I’d prefer to watch the PG cut. I just don’t know how to acquire it ![]()
And Amy: I feel like most of my fear of fire comes from seeing stuff catch it and melt. That’s the most unsettling thing to me (but in real life, i’m just scared of touching it). Are you referring to the scene in The Incredibles with the fire walls? Because it does make me a bit nervous, but I can stomach it.
I thought it was in a house, like when they were listening to the police calls.
Saw Catching Fire today. Liked it better than Hunger Games. I give it a solid A-.
OH, that bit! With the bowling place burning down. When they make the tight squeeze I do feel a little anxious. ![]()
IV: I felt the same! I thought the first movie was good, but needed some serious polishing.
Exactly. I liked the first, loved this one.
I just got back from seeing Frozen.
I liked it, and I’m glad to say that [spoil]it was fire free.[/spoil]
It was definitely different than I expected.
Managed to see Oldboy (2013). I have to say that I enjoyed it; perhaps at some point I’ll track down the South Korean original (2003).
The first version is great.
I still haven’t seen the 2013 one, but sadly it hasn’t been very well received.
Just stopped by to say that I really enjoyed Frozen. Overall I’d say that this was a rather mediocre year for animated movies. None of them really stuck out as “great”. Even this year’s Pixar film was disappointing, I thought. It was a nice surprise to see such a wonderful Disney movie near the end of the year.
I’m not sure if I’m just missing out on something, but I can’t seem to find much discussion on the movie. Sure this is a Pixar forum, but I’d imagine there would be a thread somewhere. Anyway, it really impressed me. The first 40 minutes was probably the best Disney has done since the 90s. The second half has a few problems, but it still manages to be fresh and memorable. Love the songs and characters.
I agree that MU wasn’t as great as some said. I was not disappointed, it was exactly how
I expected. I can’t wait to see Frozen this Saturday, though, and I’ll write a review for sure.
Iron Man 3: Hands down one of my favorite Marvel cinematic films.
Shane Black understands that the Iron Man movies work better when Stark is OUT of the suit. Having him control the suits remotely works very well. They gave Cheadle and Downey some chemistry that was sorely missed in IM2, and Pepper once again rises above annoying damsel in distress in distress status (Natalie Portman, take note). This is not only my favorite Iron Man film, it retroactively makes The Avengers a stronger film as well. How they managed to excise all the characters and fluff from The Avengers, yet still make the events of that film central to this narrative is some screenwriting magic.
And I absolutely loved [spoil]the twist.[/spoil] It was genius and totally plays as a political statement on the “War of Terror”, culture of fear, etc. Not a cheap [spoil]twist[/spoil] at all, as it’s totally relevant to the narrative.
Always bet on Black indeed.
I am so going to see Frozen tomorrow–if I can have a better work day at Hobby Lobby.
Its on Netflix if you have it.
I want to see the new Lego movie when it comes out! (If you’ve seen the trailer, it’s really funny!)