Decided to watch it today on Easter... I think last time I saw it I was in college... about as awesome (and politically-incorrect) movie as they come.
So much win!
Cheers,
Sirhr
So much win!
Cheers,
Sirhr
Movie Theater The Eiger Sanction... a long lost favorite movie!
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Trevanian. I liked Shibumi.... never made that into a movie!
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Sirhr
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Sirhr
That movie (And, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service) was my motivation for going to Kleine Scheidegg........
First time I was there, it was a beautiful fall day, sat on the hotel Bellevue patio with the wife, drinking wine and eating meats and cheeses. At the base of the Eiger. Literally, brought a tear to my eye. I was in disbelief that a place so beautiful actually existed.
First time I was there, it was a beautiful fall day, sat on the hotel Bellevue patio with the wife, drinking wine and eating meats and cheeses. At the base of the Eiger. Literally, brought a tear to my eye. I was in disbelief that a place so beautiful actually existed.
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awesome flick
watched Bullit yesterday ... great era for no nonsense film
watched Bullit yesterday ... great era for no nonsense film
Taped Bullit yesterday. Because if I watch it without the missus around, she will kill me. Mustang fanatic. Watches for the car chase.
Going to introduce her to "The Getaway" and "The Bounty Hunter" with Steve McQueen.
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Sirhr
Went to Kleine Scheidig when I was taking advantage of tax payer funded skiing trips in exchange for wearing guns at the Mission in Geneva.....I think all the dead Italians had fell of the face of the Eiger by than but it was still one impressive piece of rock.
I think the way he disposed of the bad guy with the jeep ride was truly an all time classic.
Just throwing this out there, but have you two seen "Ford vs. Ferrari" yet?
I liked it. A little schmaltzey due to Matt Damon, but entertaining never the less.
My Bad,,,, I was actually thinking of the movie/documentary "Shelby"..... how about THAT one?
Can't remember if I've seen it. Will track it down, watch it and report back.........
About 35 times...
Three times in theater. Last movie we saw before the theaters all shut down.
Best scene in the movie "Mr. Ford, we have 'ol Enzo right where we want him... "
Also "The World's Fastest Indian." Incredible movie.
Sirhr
The book is even better. As with FvsF... the events of many years are compressed into one year, basically. But most of the stories happened in one form or another.Samesies on World’s Fastest Indian. Delightful movie.
Anthony Hopkins played the part brilliantly. If you have a chance, see the original short documentary called "Sacrifices to the Gods of Speed." I think it's free on YouTube.
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Sirhr
necro thread. the Eiger Sanction is classic.
the best thing about it is that it's an unintentional time capsule of Europe from the late 60's, early 70's. When you watch it, you are stepping back to a time that no longer exists. The topic is interesting, and Eastwood is always awesome. And I've been there. I didn't climb the Eiger, but I hiked all around the Berner Oberland one winter.
the best thing about it is that it's an unintentional time capsule of Europe from the late 60's, early 70's. When you watch it, you are stepping back to a time that no longer exists. The topic is interesting, and Eastwood is always awesome. And I've been there. I didn't climb the Eiger, but I hiked all around the Berner Oberland one winter.
Finally the original Thomas Crowne Affair came on the tube this morning.... just in time to DVR it.
Steve McQueen at his coolest!
Today's CGI action stupidity can't compare to a cool guy in a dune buggy... can it?
Sirhr
PS.... not to mention sail planes, Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe, Geneva... Faye Dunaway... Even IBM punchcard computers. Such an awesome movie!
Steve McQueen at his coolest!
Today's CGI action stupidity can't compare to a cool guy in a dune buggy... can it?
Sirhr
PS.... not to mention sail planes, Rolls-Royce Corniche Coupe, Geneva... Faye Dunaway... Even IBM punchcard computers. Such an awesome movie!
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Couldn’t get past the first 10 minutes.
That said thank God that 1960s split screen movie stuff went away. Damn I hate watching five little miniature movies all happening at once. Some gimmicks are best left un-gimmicked.
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