The Pitters' Place

Because we don't have any great used DVD stores around here; whenever I travel somewhere I tend to get a bunch of new movies for my collection. Last week's trip to Atlanta was no exception:

• 10 Cloverfield Lane - This has been on my wishlist for a long time.
• Kiss Kiss Bang Bang - Don't really know anything about this other than I've heard of it, and RDJ.
• Three Smart Girls - Never heard of it; wife wanted it.
• Top Hat - Same as above.
• Trumbo - Also been on my wish list for a long time; largely because of Cranston.
• The Haunting (1963) - Been wanting to see this for a while; I've seen the remake.
• The Man Without a Face - I remember liking this as a kid.
• Around the World in 80 Days (1956) - A Best Picture winner; based off a book I haven't read but still know the story.
• Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 1 - We've had Volume 2 for a while, so finally.
• Dangerous Minds - I remember seeing a bunch of previews for this when it came out; been interested in seeing it for a long time.
• Moscow on the Hudson - Another Robin Williams for my collection. Don't know much about it but have heard good things.
• The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1969) - Kurt Russel NOT blowing stuff up! I think I've seen the remake.
• Awake - Also wanted to see this from the previews.
• The Emperor's New Groove - I've seen this, but don't really remember it.
• M*A*S*H - We have the whole series; now finally the movie too. Some day I'll watch them all.
• The Lobster - Heard good things; and preview looked good.
• Thoroughly Modern Millie - Also a wife pick; never heard of it.
• Before Sunset - Great timing, since I finally broke down and watched before Sunrise even though I didn't have this yet.

Only seen a couple of these.

10 Cloverfield Lane is solid, as I said in the other thread.

Trumbo is okay, strong performance from Cranston, workman-like direction at best from Jay Roach, surprisingly bad impersonation of Edward G. Robinson from Michael Stuhlbarg who I otherwise love as an actor. Louis C.K. is good in the movie but given his recent controversy might be an issue for some.

Emperor's New Groove was a favorite of mine as a kid. Not sure how it holds up today.

MASH the movie is pretty good, haven't seen the TV series.

Before Sunset is great.

I thought this thread would be about how one is often inspired to travel after watching a movie set in a specific location. The first movie that came into my mind was Before Sunset; I retraced Jesse and Celine's steps in Vienna last year (well, as much as I could) and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

And I see Before Sunset features on your list too.