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Topic author: The King Of Karaoke
Subject: I just watched... (The Kay edit)
Posted on: 01/21/2005 00:08:25
Message:

This is a thread for movies you've just watched. Old, new, it doesn't matter.
Name them, and give your opinion. This IS NOT a thread for your favorite movie or movies you watched last week!

DO IT!

'Dirty Work' staring Norm Macdonald. I love this movie! Cheesey comedy with many good jokes. Silly premise but hilarious.

'The Hulk'. Yes it's kind of slow and has some lame scenes, but enjoyable none the less. I hope they make another with more action.

Thumbs up for both.

Replies:


Reply author: klikger
Replied on: 01/21/2005 00:38:14
Message:

The Paper Chase - dramedy about a first-year Harvard Law student. I loved it. My fiance (who isn't planning to go to law school) fell asleep within 15 minutes. Two thumbs up.

Party Monster - True story of Michael Alig and NYC club kids and their crazy lives. Very odd, but quite entertaining. I bought the book which it was based on after watching it.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/21/2005 01:35:27
Message:

I don't get it. I watched a movie last night, can I talk about it? Or should I have posted yesterday right after the movie? Anyway I didn't even see the end. It was Year Of The Dragon with Mickey Rourke. I thought it would be great cause I've seen other Cimino movies and liked them, but nothing happened and eventually I got bored.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Monsieur
Replied on: 01/21/2005 03:19:28
Message:

The last film I watched on TV (it was about a month ago) was Saraband, by Ingmar Bergman. I highly recommend it to everyone.


I will show you fear in a handful of dust


Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 01/21/2005 06:22:08
Message:

I mentioned it in the Netlix thread but I just watched BLUE CAR and it was super fantastic. So beautiful and really sad! I would not watch it again but I am so happy I watched it because I loved it all.

This weekend I am going to watch LOVE LIZA and ANGELS IN AMERICA.

_____________________________________________________________________
Hold your mistake up,
Before they turn the summer into dust
If the children don't grow up -
Our bodies get bigger, but our hearts get torn up...
With my lightning bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am going.
Better look out below!

* * * * * * * * * * *
http://prettycrabby.com


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/21/2005 06:27:54
Message:

The Village

It was good. I was surprised! Good acting, subtle directing and writing. M Night Shamalamadingdong is a great movie-maker.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/21/2005 06:29:14
Message:

Mean Creek : Very, very bad.

Gothika : Surprisingly good.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 01/21/2005 06:43:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by ramona

This weekend I am going to watch LOVE LIZA and ANGELS IN AMERICA.

_____________________________________________________________________
Hold your mistake up,
Before they turn the summer into dust
If the children don't grow up -
Our bodies get bigger, but our hearts get torn up...
With my lightning bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am going.
Better look out below!

* * * * * * * * * * *
http://prettycrabby.com


If your going to watch LOVE LIZA be prepared to be depressed for the rest of the day and probably the following day as well. Still worth watching though. I watched abit of Instinct with Anthony Hopkins and Cuba Gooding Jr. last night, it was rubbish.


'it seems,' I said, looking up at the sun, 'when a man dreams, a white butterfly does be after coming out of his mouth and walking away; and when it comes back again, it is then he awakes.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 01/21/2005 07:56:28
Message:

I've just seen "School of Rock". Not the whole movie. It could have been a great one, but it's not.

I'm pissed off because Jack shows the rock history diagram on the board too quickly. Now I have to download it just to see the whole thing in slow motion.


The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three


Reply author: Coldheartofstone
Replied on: 01/21/2005 09:41:29
Message:

I saw National Treasure last night...

Interesting but all the unwanted cheese made it suck. Thanks Disney for sucking up a cool idea.

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta


Reply author: Jose Jones
Replied on: 01/21/2005 09:58:10
Message:

star wars: a new hope.

i hadn't watched it in quite a while, and i still hadn't seen the new dvd version. good stuff.

gotta love them jawas. oonootee!

-dan

-----------------------
they were the heroes of old, men of renown.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/21/2005 10:28:17
Message:

I watched The Devil's Playground last weekend? Am I allowed
to talk about a movie I did not "just" watch? Like Denis, I am
confused.

Anyway. Devil's Playground...interesting documentary, kinda
Real World-ish slash reality TV-ish, about Amish teens gone
wild. Crank, hip hop and other shitty music, beer, the whole works.
Only they're Amish. Oh yeah, the movie is also a fascinating
sociological tour de force. Rent it.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/21/2005 10:45:40
Message:

School of Rock is great.
Anything with Jack Black is great.


Reply author: Coldheartofstone
Replied on: 01/21/2005 11:04:01
Message:

CumanayEEAAHHAAAA!

Damn it feels good to be a gangsta


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/21/2005 11:58:35
Message:

I could not sit thru all of School of Rock. I tried. It sucked.

But I'm glad that other people liked it.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 01/21/2005 12:11:23
Message:

Are the Pixies on the chalkboard?


The violet, the lily and the pink but those I refused all three


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 01/21/2005 12:34:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris

The Village

It was good. I was surprised! Good acting, subtle directing and writing. M Night Shamalamadingdong is a great movie-maker.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.



I thought it was too long.
Why didn't he or his wife go to get the meds?
Ack, Joaquin is always nice to look at :)

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/21/2005 13:38:31
Message:

i haven't watched anything tonight because tonight hasn't even happened yet.

i don't think i'm going to be watching anything, though i do want to go see DOLLS


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/21/2005 13:45:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop
i don't think i'm going to be watching anything, though i do want to go see DOLLS


go see it !


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/21/2005 13:46:17
Message:

i watched wild at heart, but couldn't get into it. i'll try again next week

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/21/2005 13:49:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

quote:
Originally posted by floop
i don't think i'm going to be watching anything, though i do want to go see DOLLS


go see it !



i'm going to. i'll watch anything by Takeshi Miike.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: ObfuscateByWill
Replied on: 01/21/2005 14:10:08
Message:

Kids movies.

"Teacher's Pet" and "the Triplets of Belleville"

Teacher's Pet is silly. Catchy songs, though.
Nathan Lane voices the dog who wants to be a boy. Kelsey Grammar and Mary Jo Rupp feature, too.

I guess "triplets" isn't really much of a kid's movie. My daughter absolutly loves it, though.

Especially the Josephine Baker bit.

Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.


Reply author: OldManInaCoffeeCan
Replied on: 01/21/2005 14:25:39
Message:

A little off-topic but what the hell, I watched American Idol once this week. Great show!!! The best parts are the auditions that they are currently showing. Once they get to Hollywood it gets kind of boring.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/21/2005 16:18:12
Message:

Tonight I watched Bill Bailey do stand up on the telly.

You've not seen funny until you've seen his Kraftwerk rendition of the hokey Kokey.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/21/2005 16:29:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

quote:
Originally posted by floop
i don't think i'm going to be watching anything, though i do want to go see DOLLS


go see it !



i'm going to. i'll watch anything by Takeshi Miike.



Dolls was directed by another Takeshi... (Kitano)


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/21/2005 16:30:56
Message:

shit, you're right. i got them confused.

i like Takeshi Kitano too. but not as much as Takeshi Miike.

oops.

have you seen VIOLENT COP? it's pretty violent


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: frank black conspiracy
Replied on: 01/21/2005 16:35:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

Tonight I watched Bill Bailey do stand up on the telly.

You've not seen funny until you've seen his Kraftwerk rendition of the hokey Kokey.



Sie setzten Ihren rechten Arm innen, Ihr rechter Arm heraus
In aus, innen heraus, rütteln Sie ihn ganz ungefähr

saw it too.
caught it half way through, took me a while to figure out the song
funny indeed


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/21/2005 16:54:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i like Takeshi Kitano too. but not as much as Takeshi Miike.

have you seen VIOLENT COP? it's pretty violent



Miike : I only saw Audition which I liked and Ichi The Killer which I didn't.

Kitano : I've seen them all. I love the way he shoots and edits his movies.
My faves are : Hana Bi, Brother (aka Aniki), Dolls, Zatoichi and Sonatine.
Violent Cop, Kikujiro and Kids Return are ok.
A Scene at the Sea, Getting Any? and Jugastu are quite boring/bad.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/21/2005 19:09:41
Message:

Been watching a bunch of movies lately. Today I watched FULL METAL JACKET for the second time in as many weeks. Last night I watched ED WOOD and SPELLBOUND. Tonight I will probably watch THE HUDSUCKER PROXY, grante I don't fall asleep early.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/21/2005 19:10:59
Message:

Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Mighty gay! But mighty good.

Kiss me Guido. Mighty gay. But mighty good!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/21/2005 19:19:13
Message:

nice movie choices there Sir Rock.


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/21/2005 19:34:48
Message:

Thanks Floop. I forgot to mention that I also watched SNATCH yesterday, although unfortunately it was more like half-watched. Studying for midterms can be quite the deterrent. What I really liked about the film though, is that although I was distracted throughout and was unable to form any sort of concrete connection to the characters, or quite figure out the plot, the movie had me somewhat captivated.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:41:50
Message:

last night (sorry KOK) i watched THE BOURNE IDENTITY. i enjoyed it. it had some serious cheese, but i enjoyed it in a non-serious, action-packed thriller kind of way. plus, i have a crush on Franka Potente.


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:46:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

plus, i have a crush on Franka Potente.




Really? A crush ? How nice.
What else was he in?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:50:38
Message:

Is there a place where I can confess that I did not watch a movie
tonight or last night?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:50:58
Message:

SHE was also in Run lola Run. I also like her a lot.

Quick, over to the 'Pictures of beauitful women' topic.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:53:11
Message:

whe was in RUN LOLA RUN, THE PRINCESS AND THE WARRIOR, BLOW.. many others..


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:55:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

whe was in



Weally was whe?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:57:11
Message:

wes, whe was


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 10:57:59
Message:

,


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:03:17
Message:

Hehehe, I have been waiting for so long for a meet up between these two comedy heavyweights (IMO), and now that it has come about, I am not dissapointed.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:06:36
Message:





ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:13:48
Message:

Too wate monkey. The Floopster and I have a secret Sasquatch news alert thing going on via email. It's all business though. No mucking around. We take our Sasquatch news very seriously. As should everybody.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:17:31
Message:

But floop, you told me you hate Sasquatch!?!?!?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:25:35
Message:

Easy Monkey. Easy... Look what happened to the last poor guy that used words like that around me.
I was forced to use an old indian Sasquatch curse on him.


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:27:10
Message:

Watched I Robot last night. I was prepared for utter awfullness, so was pleasantly suprised. It was ok. Great special effects/CGI. The thing that bothers me about a movie so effects-centric is the flat acting. I'd rather have no real humans I think. It's too hard to be really into acting in a movie with all the men in neon green full body leotards jumping around. Or just a big green screen and nothing else.

Oh, and now I know what those guys in full body neon green leotards were doing rollerblading down State Street in Chicago a couple years ago. You never know when your casual questions about the universe will be answered.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:28:14
Message:

Lets get back to Franka. Love her deeply. Have for quite a while. Why is she not in the beautiful ladies thread?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:29:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Easy Monkey. Easy... Look what happened to the last poor guy that used words like that around me.
I was forced to use an old indian Sasquatch curse on him.




Fair enough, I wouldn't want you doing that to floop. He didn't say it really.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:31:19
Message:

it's hard to find good pictures of her. i don't even think the one above is a good pictue of her.

i mainly love her for PRINCESS AND THE WARRIOR. she is so beautiful in that film. the whole time during that film i literally wanted to jump into the screen and kiss her.

the power of cinema


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:33:23
Message:

She is in the beautiful women thread. I told you that a few posts ago.

Sheesh, some people.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 11:45:17
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Easy Monkey. Easy... Look what happened to the last poor guy that used words like that around me.
I was forced to use an old indian Sasquatch curse on him.




Fair enough, I wouldn't want you doing that to floop. He didn't say it really.

Love, love, my season


Um... That is Floop. You're right he hated Sasquatch before the curse.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 12:01:54
Message:

Floop!?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/22/2005 15:28:47
Message:

i just watched the first two episodes of "the office" on dvd - i enjoyed them a lot - i'll watch a few more later after more shoveling - this snow is never ending!

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/22/2005 15:38:00
Message:

Have you never seen it before? I watched the entire first series again the other day. So hard to watch at times.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/22/2005 16:28:17
Message:

tonight i watched SAW

what a piece of shit that was



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 16:36:51
Message:

Jut got done watching the DVD that came with London Calling. it's anout the making of London Calling. It's very good! I actually enjoyed it more than Westward to the World.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/22/2005 16:40:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Jut got done watching the DVD that came with London Calling. it's anout the making of London Calling. It's very good! I actually enjoyed it more than Westward to the World.



what is Westward to the World anout?


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/22/2005 16:46:06
Message:

Uh oh...
My laziness may have cost me some forum points. It's WestWAY to the World. It's a movie anout the evolution of The Clash's musical style.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/22/2005 18:37:35
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Have you never seen it before? I watched the entire first series again the other day. So hard to watch at times.

Love, love, my season



i am an office virgin - its my first time, and i'm enjoying it so far. 'cept i'm spending the weekend w/ the 'rents and the only DVD player is being occupied - so i'm been shoveling snow and listening to my iPod all day

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/22/2005 19:48:20
Message:

Brian, I really love the Office. One weekend a few months ago I watched the entire series, and then it just so happened that the Christmas special was on BBC America. Great great show, although it does have that whole "hard to watch thing" that I love. I can compare to Curb Your Enthusiasm because of that, which I also adore.

Tonight I watched LA Confidential, which I was a bit unahppy with, then Slow Century, the Pavement DVD, which was a lot of fun. Stephen Malkmus looked really angry by the end though, as if he was fed up with Pavement by '99.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/22/2005 19:50:19
Message:

Lord god Alien Resurrection sucked massive donkey balls.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/23/2005 04:04:33
Message:

I watched a film called Near Dark (with the other Frank Black in) on TV last night.

Not great but easy to watch I guess.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/23/2005 13:01:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched a film called Near Dark (with the other Frank Black in) on TV last night.

Not great but easy to watch I guess.

Love, love, my season


Is that the one where they are vampires? Bill Paxton is also in it, I think. I remember enjoying that when I was younger.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/23/2005 13:44:20
Message:

Yeah it's about a travelling band of vampires. It was OK, some nice touches but nothing too fantastic. Easy film to watch late at night.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 01/23/2005 13:47:09
Message:

We watched some of Pulp Fiction and all of Good Morning Vietnam again.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/23/2005 15:07:19
Message:

I watched about half of Pulp Fiction last night also Daisy. That movie never gets old.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/23/2005 15:36:37
Message:

i watched this German film yesterday called SONGS FROM THE SECOND FLOOR which didn't do it for me, but it was interesting. the whole film consists of little episodes that are all shot in one take.

it reminded me of a film called WHAT TIME IS IT THERE? that does the same thing (only better).. i thought this film was ripping off WHAT TIME IS IT THERE? but realized it came out before..

anyway, strange film.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/23/2005 16:58:53
Message:

I still maintain that this thread discriminates against those forum
members who, for whatever reason, cannot watch a movie as frequently
as nightly.

The Last Testament (the making of London Calling) kicked ass! Long live
the only band that matters!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:09:13
Message:

I watched American Splendor again today. Paul Giamati (or however it is spelled) really impressed me. Now I know I need to go see Sideways.

Although it isn't a movie, I just watched this week's installment of Arrested Development. I'd say as of now it is my favorite current TV show. Sorry to get off topic from the whole film thing.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:15:28
Message:

I watched 'The Thing' again earlier. What a great film that is. I hear they are remaking it. I see they have also remade 'Assault on Precinct 13', and are remaking 'King Kong' (Peter Jackson though so perhaps all is not lost).

They really are running out of ideas aren't they?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:45:14
Message:

tonight i'm going to watch WILD AT HEART and, possibly, SHAUN OF THE DEAD which i rented.

i wish LOST HIGHWAY was on DVD


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:51:08
Message:

Peter Jackson is god and can do no wrong. I used to have a terrible crush on him (circa bad taste) you know...



...oh dear...



...and Jack Black is going to be in King Kong, I'm getting all excited ooooh! I have a wee crush on Jack Black too...



...I have said too much.

Oh dear oh dear.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:53:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

tonight i'm going to watch WILD AT HEART and, possibly, SHAUN OF THE DEAD which i rented.

i wish LOST HIGHWAY was on DVD


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


That's nice.
Be sure to post once you've WATCHED them, otherwise your just wasting our time.

Come on people lets get it together. We can't be going about this all willy nilly.



MR. BIG SIG.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/23/2005 18:57:40
Message:

i know this is your topic and all, but the rules are kind of strict. maybe you could change it to "movies i watched last night" ??

the pressure of having to log on and write a review immediately after watching a movie is pretty high.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:16:22
Message:

log on?

you log off?



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:21:02
Message:

I'm watching "The Ninth Gate" right now, just finished a particularly hilarious fight scene involving Johnny Depp, some chick, and a demon. It involved some of the same high quality pseudo-ninja moves I used to practice in 6th grade.


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:21:06
Message:

look who's taling mrs up at 6am on the forum..



MOOOOONNNIICCCCAAAA


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:22:23
Message:

gee, would the fact that Johnny Depp is in that have anything to do with your reason for renting it?




MOOOOONNNIICCCCAAAA


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:22:36
Message:

3.21am actually. I can't fucking sleep.
Grr.

and I didn't tal about anything



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 01/23/2005 19:24:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

gee, would the fact that Johnny Depp is in that have anything to do with your reason for renting it?

<snip enormous bellucci>

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



I didn't rent it, it's on SciFi. So there. It was either that or Bridget Jones.


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 01/24/2005 14:55:41
Message:

I just watched Collateral, it was fine...


The blood in my veins and the wind in my lungs
And I am breathless without you


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/24/2005 15:14:06
Message:

I think I may rent that soon Rita. It looks OK.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/24/2005 15:16:31
Message:

I saw Collateral a few months ago and wasn't too pleased with it. I thought that Jamie Foxx was its only redeeming character, Tom Cruise was marginal at best. It all sort of came together in the end, I suppose, and the ending did have its own merits, but all in all I didn't love it.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 01/24/2005 15:16:35
Message:

It was OK, but it's not the kind of movies that prefer, anyway it was good!


The blood in my veins and the wind in my lungs
And I am breathless without you


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/24/2005 15:44:42
Message:

Tonight I watched a documentary on BBC2 called 'Tribe', with Bruce Parry. He stayed a month or so with some native Africans in Gabon and eventually went through their initiation ceremony.

That is HARDCORE.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/24/2005 16:34:38
Message:

I want to again say that this thread contains an inherent prejudice
against those forum members who for whatever reason do not "watch."



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/25/2005 15:10:04
Message:

OK I just watched The Butterfly Effect. Has anyone else seen it? I didn't expect that at all, I thought it was going to be OK but I really liked it. If you haven't seen it then you may want to look away now (oh you already are).






What a really sad ending. I was welling up. OK I am gonna watch Blue Velvet in a short while 'cos it's on the TV (i, Robot can wait 'til tomorrow). Is Blue Velvet good?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/25/2005 15:17:54
Message:

I loved Blue Velvet, and I'm not a huge Lynch fan. Hopper is ace.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/25/2005 15:34:34
Message:

I hated blue velvet, I gave my DVD to a charity shop



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/25/2005 15:46:59
Message:

Erm okaaaaaaay. Looks like it's a 'love or hate' kind of film. Well here goes nothing.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/25/2005 15:48:17
Message:

SHIT! Now I'm watching porn disguised as science. Tre, turn on Channel 4 quick. What is this?

Shit too late it's gone. I just checked and it was called Anatomy For Beginners. It had a woman stark naked, stood in the studio in front of everyone. I've never seen such filth (owww my nose).

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/25/2005 16:00:24
Message:

It's the plastination guy, from the bodyworlds exhibition fame, with the daft hat, he has a series using real people and dead people to show how anatomy works. My housemate was really impressed at the lung inflation/deflation and was going on about how cool it was until I started telling her my "when I worked in an operating theatre I saw a...." stories. Then she went green.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 01/25/2005 16:26:05
Message:

I liked Blue Velvet, in fact I like a lot David Lynch's films


The blood in my veins and the wind in my lungs
And I am breathless without you


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/26/2005 03:15:43
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten



My housemate was really impressed at the lung inflation/deflation



you
me
we used to be on fire



Yeah that was what was really impressing me. Yeah the lungs. Hmmm.

Anyway I watched Blue Velvet and I really enjoyed it. Much easier to follow and understand that Mullholland Drive, that's for sure.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: remig
Replied on: 01/26/2005 03:39:42
Message:

I watched SHOAH, a long documentary by Claude Lanzmann. It started at 9:00 PM and when I went to bed at 3:00 AM it wasn't over yet.
I almost cried many times.

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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/26/2005 06:02:24
Message:

I saw the first 2 hours of it and yeah, it was hard to watch.

Yesterday I watched the beginning of what looked like the worst movie ever. Was called "Practical Magic", starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and it was so bad I thought I was in a plane watching the Inflight Entertainment program.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/26/2005 11:39:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I saw Collateral a few months ago and wasn't too pleased with it. I thought that Jamie Foxx was its only redeeming character, Tom Cruise was marginal at best. It all sort of came together in the end, I suppose, and the ending did have its own merits, but all in all I didn't love it.



i thought Tom Cruise was the best part of the film.. i wasn't crazy about the digital photography. i saw it at the Cinedome in Hollywood (which is this gigantic screen) and i didn't think it looked that good.

also, the ending was SO predictable (with TC on the subway).. but, i like Michael Mann's films.. i'll go see something he puts out


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/26/2005 11:42:52
Message:

yesterday i went to see HOTEL RWANDA with my mom.

Don Cheadle is amazing and the film is powerful.. but despite being a true story, the way they fictionalized it in the film, at times, was hard to believe..

still, poignant film. makes me realize how ridiculously spoiled we are


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/26/2005 15:29:07
Message:

Tonight I watched The Evil Dead, having never seen it before.

Several observations: firstly, you know you're onto a winner when you find yourself thinking, 'ooh, he's gonna regret not hacking up his girlfriend with that chainsaw'.

Secondly, this is far and away the goriest film I have ever seen.

Finally, I found a lot of the cinematography very interesting - for example, the 'following' camera style, and especially the shot where it starts with Ash upside down and pans over his head. Also, I thought the sound was superb.

Overall, i loved it. Quality movie.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/26/2005 15:39:11
Message:

Today I watched a bunch of scenes from Coffee and Cigarettes, which I saw for the first time this past summer. I like watching bits of the movie, perhaps one or two conversations every once in a while. Today I watched the Iggy/Tom Waits scene, the RZA/GZA/Bill Murray Scene, and the Alfred Molina/Steve Coogan scene. I really like that movie a lot. I truly squirm at a bunch of the dialogue (especially Molina's character, Molina) and laugh out loud at others. I need to see some other Jarmusch films. Any reccomendations?


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/26/2005 16:06:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I saw Collateral a few months ago and wasn't too pleased with it. I thought that Jamie Foxx was its only redeeming character, Tom Cruise was marginal at best. It all sort of came together in the end, I suppose, and the ending did have its own merits, but all in all I didn't love it.



i thought Tom Cruise was the best part of the film.. i wasn't crazy about the digital photography. i saw it at the Cinedome in Hollywood (which is this gigantic screen) and i didn't think it looked that good.

also, the ending was SO predictable (with TC on the subway).. but, i like Michael Mann's films.. i'll go see something he puts out


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



I agree with your feelings about Tom, I thought he was good. But then I enjoyed the whole film. Just finished watching it now. American Psycho has just started so I gotta go. I have seen it before but I thought I may as well watch it again 'cos Christian Bale makes me laugh as Patrick Bateman.

This afternoon I watched i,Robot and it was OK. Some cheesy moments, could have done without Will Smith, but entertaining none the less.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/26/2005 16:48:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

Tonight I watched The Evil Dead, having never seen it before.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.



hang on .. never seen it before?

man you haven't lived!



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/26/2005 17:57:16
Message:

OK, American Psycho has finished now. How the hell Christian Bale didn't win Best Actor at the Oscars that year I'll never know. Amazing performance.

Tomorrow I am gonna watch The Station Agent. I'll let you know how that goes.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/26/2005 17:58:47
Message:

you thought so? I didn't like american psycho much

well I don't think I did, it was a while ago



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/26/2005 18:07:46
Message:

Tre, we tend to disagree a lot, so this doesn't surprise me. To be fair though, I wasn't overly impressed with it the first time round, and even this time I still much prefer the book. However, Mr Bale does play Mr Bateman perfectly. That much is true.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/27/2005 02:04:00
Message:

The book is a million times better than the movie obviously. But I indeed liked Bale's performance. The scene where he's having the girl from behind and watches himself in the mirror and checks his biceps is priceless. And I liked the fact that they added a lot of humour to the movie cause the book is hilarating at times (not when you read it the first time though).

OK I'm gonna confess something now. I think I haven't seen the Evil Dead entirely. I think I saw the first half and some parts of the second one. Shame on me. For some reason my wife doesn't like zombie movies, I downloaded Dawn Of The Dead 2 years ago and we still haven't seen it. I love zombie movies.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/27/2005 02:22:27
Message:

Yeah, I don't think its that much of a disgrace not to have seen it. However, I have now - are you happy?
I wasn't so struck on Dawn Of The Dead though - I actually preferred the remake, which is most unusual for me. For example, Evil Dead was genuinely scary in some places, whereas Dawn Of The Dead was all a bit slow, and the zombies just weren't frightening in the slightest. You could outrun them by stepping up your walking speed a fraction.

Whereas, you can never outrun the trees!


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/27/2005 02:49:14
Message:

Yeah but Dawn Of The Dead is funny. Granted, so is Evil Dead, but erm.....I forget my point. Oh yeah, Dawn Of The Dead is funny.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/27/2005 04:17:04
Message:

I guess. I see the satire in it, consumer culture and all that. I still preferred Evil Dead though.

Ms Tre, you seem to be an expert in the field - I have now joined a net rental type thingummy and am currently stocking my queue with zombie esque flicks. Any suggestions? As in, for pretty much a novice.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/27/2005 05:04:17
Message:

I am thinking of joining one of those Simon, which one did you join?

I just finished watching The Station Agent and I really enjoyed it. All round, very good. Excellent script and acting, quite moving in parts.

A refreshing change.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/27/2005 05:10:20
Message:

See the netflix thread Mike - I'm on a free trial.


And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure and the privilege is mine.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/27/2005 05:53:52
Message:

last night i watched Water Drops on Burning Rocks - a French indie film of a German play written by film maker Rainer Werner Fassbinder. It was interesting and easy to watch, plus the female lead was cute beyond control. Tonight i shall try and tackle Wild at Heart again...

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/27/2005 07:48:35
Message:

Panic Room.
I'm glad I didn't pay for that piece of crap.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/27/2005 07:52:17
Message:

hey holiday, i too saw panic room for free - i had gone to see another film (the painfull unfunny death to smoochy) and upon walking out, saw the empty lobby and panic room was starting, so my friend and i went in. it wasn't worth the six dollars i paid to see both

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/27/2005 07:56:27
Message:

Saw "Monster's Ball" 3 nights ago. Enjoyed it very much.

Watched "The King is Alive" last night. Also very good. Thought it might be an Elvis-based oddity set in the desert (a la Bubba Hotep). Nope. It was part of the Dogme 95 collective, and it had a lot of similarities to a Lars Von Trier movie, which is a good thing. Made me want to read more Shakespeare again.

Brian, I hope I can see that one soon. I'm becoming a little obsessed with Netflix at the moment. It brings out the Type-A obsessive compulsive in me, all that button clicking and movie rating and adding. ahhhhhhh

edit: got Water Drops on Burning Rocks added! <maniacal laughter>


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/27/2005 07:58:24
Message:

well if it's the comedy zombie films you like I would reccomend EVIL DEAD 2 (which is a remake of evil dead but slanted and funny) and also ARMY OF DARKNESS. For those who are liking the EVIL DEAD action you may be interested to hear that they are re-making it Sam Raimi with Bruce Campbell (Brucey C! MY HERO)

http://www.killermovies.com/e/theevildead/articles/4643.html

another fantastic comedy zombie flick which had me in tears is BRAIN DEAD the Peter Jackson classic (starring Peter Jackson and Bud Cort of HAROLD AND MAUDE er fame, yes fame)

on the serious side of the zombie genre ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS is pretty gruesome and some of the rest of the italian zombie films (i'm only just building up my collection of these) are pretty good too.

if you weren't so keen on DAWN OF THE DEAD (how??? HOW??) but liked the re-make (??) try 28 DAYS LATER which is more like this.

If you fancy giving Romero another go try NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (black and white version) which is slightly more serious and reminds me a lot of the recent(ish) film DOG SOLDIERS but with zombies instead of werewolves. DAY OF THE DEAD I have only seen once and remember being a bit crap.

Yes I am happy now you have seen it because it is a staple film of the zombie/horror genre and pure fucking genius. It was scary in places (like the cross-legged singing girl - eurgh) and funny and Bruce is a B-movie legend.

Romero himself said that zombies are not athletes and thats why they don't run about all over the shop. They are corpses, how quick should a stiff be? I think the strength and persistance is the scary factor of these zombies and the overwhelming number of them. Strictly speaking in Evil Dead it's zombification and posession hence the speed and weirdness of the dead in this film. I could go on for hours but will bring this to a close...

...by saying that off kilter from the zombie films if you watch BRAIN DEAD I would also suggest BAD TASTE which is funny as hell and if you don't mind a bit of eighties cheese THEY LIVE which is strictly an alien invasion film I think the premise is, starring Rowdy Roddy Piper is quite funny.

Oh last two suggestions in the funny old-school horror flick archives would be BASKETCASE and THE REANIMATOR.

actually probably not my last two but I need to get a coffee.




you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/27/2005 08:08:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

well if it's the comedy zombie films you like

Have you seen "Return of the Living Dead" Starme? If not you may be a very happy kitten when you do.

trivia: It's set in my hometown.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/27/2005 08:31:00
Message:

ooooh no I haven't I don't think.. there's one for this kittys list...

(Cheese-oid I signed up for this trial thing - it better be good or I blame you)



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/27/2005 08:44:15
Message:

I can never remember if I liked Return Of The Living Dead or Return Of The Living Dead II. I know both are very similar but there's one I watched as a kid and loved, and another I saw later and didn't like. Which one has some girl dressed like a punk who becomes a zombie and does some kind of lame dance/strip-tease? I didn't like this one.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/27/2005 08:57:52
Message:

Gosh, they have BRAIN DEAD and BAD TASTE on this thing but not MEET THE FEEBLES! that sucks! Has anyone seen THE FRIGHTENERS? I think this is different to the first three but is it worth watching?

I've added RETURN OF THE LIVNG DEAD. I've also got on my list so far DELICATESSEN, DR STRANGELOVE (because I have never seen it all the way through without falling asleep) NORTH BY NORTHWEST, THE TOWERING INFERNO (I love them both and it's been a while) they don't seem to have THE TAKING OF PELHAM ONE TWO THREE which is a shame. Also got SUSPIRIA and black books series one and two down so far.

How long does it take them to post these things cheese-nut? I've got CLOCKWORK ORANGE, THE GOONIES and ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOOS NEST for the interim but I'm not that patient.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 01/27/2005 09:15:11
Message:

The first one,
Return of the Living Dead.

That is a classic flick,
my fave comedy zombie movie for sure.

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/27/2005 09:25:40
Message:

Me too Caroly.

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

I can never remember if I liked Return Of The Living Dead or Return Of The Living Dead II. I know both are very similar but there's one I watched as a kid and loved, and another I saw later and didn't like. Which one has some girl dressed like a punk who becomes a zombie and does some kind of lame dance/strip-tease? I didn't like this one.

Yeah, that's the first one. Weird you didn't like that one, because it's hilarious. Maybe it's a cultural gap?

Is it the retard-o girl obnoxious naked dance that bothers you?


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/27/2005 09:50:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

well if it's the comedy zombie films you like I would reccomend EVIL DEAD 2 (which is a remake of evil dead but slanted and funny) and also ARMY OF DARKNESS. For those who are liking the EVIL DEAD action you may be interested to hear that they are re-making it Sam Raimi with Bruce Campbell (Brucey C! MY HERO)



i heard that Sam Raimi is writing and producing it, but not directing..


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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/27/2005 09:52:23
Message:

apparantly he is to busy with Spiderman 3 to direct it

that man needs to sort his priorities



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/27/2005 09:57:35
Message:

i watched SHAUN OF THE DEAD a few nights ago.. i was going to post about it, but it was no longer "tonight".. thus, i'll reserve my review.

no, i enjoyed it. but i don't think as much as the people who recommended it . it was fun and moved quickly (it felt shorter than it was)..

i just had a hard time understanding people with their funny accents


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 01:16:18
Message:

I just watched the Big Labowski. There aren't many Cohen's brothers movies that I haven't liked.
Labowski is right up there with Raising Arizona.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/28/2005 01:28:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris
quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

I can never remember if I liked Return Of The Living Dead or Return Of The Living Dead II. I know both are very similar but there's one I watched as a kid and loved, and another I saw later and didn't like. Which one has some girl dressed like a punk who becomes a zombie and does some kind of lame dance/strip-tease? I didn't like this one.

Yeah, that's the first one. Weird you didn't like that one, because it's hilarious. Maybe it's a cultural gap?

Is it the retard-o girl obnoxious naked dance that bothers you?



I'm really confused. I have to watch them again and see cause I saw them like 15 years ago and only remember bits of them.


Denis

"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/28/2005 10:13:54
Message:

Since the most excellent Big Lebowski, I can't stop seeing that
character whenever Jeff Bridges tries to portray anyone else.

Gotta also give props to John Goodman for his good contribution.

You're about to enter a world of pain!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 01/28/2005 10:18:22
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris

Saw "Monster's Ball" 3 nights ago. Enjoyed it very much.



This is a good movie,
but I also find it as depressing as hell.

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 10:27:26
Message:

I never thought Jeff Bridges was cute till I saw the big lebowski...
and it has Steve Buscemi who I have a frightfull crush on.

I've got return of the living dead winging it's way to me in the post! oooh!
*bounces up and down*

last night I watched farenheit 9/11 and PI neither of which I thought that much of to be honest with you



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 11:32:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I never thought Jeff Bridges was cute till I saw the big lebowski...
and it has Steve Buscemi who I have a frightfull crush on.

I've got return of the living dead winging it's way to me in the post! oooh!
*bounces up and down*

last night I watched farenheit 9/11 and PI neither of which I thought that much of to be honest with you



you
me
we used to be on fire


I also watched Ghost World which is one of my favorites. Buscemi is in it, as well as Thora Birch.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 11:38:12
Message:

Unfortunately I have only seen ghost world once and that was when I was living with three girls who had the additidue of 'if it's not romantic we're not interested' so moaned all the way through.

But I remember Buscemi, was it seymore? he always gets the sucker roles doesn't he?

aaah I love him..



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/28/2005 12:02:34
Message:

GHOST WORLD was probably in my top 3 of the year 2000. (has it been that long?)

i'm really curious about Terry Zwygoff's ART SCHOOL CONFIDENTIAL.. heard some interesting things (like, for one, that John Malkovich plays a female in it)


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Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/28/2005 13:48:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I just watched the Big Labowski. There aren't many Cohen's brothers movies that I haven't liked.
Labowski is right up there with Raising Arizona.





Probably in my top ten favorite movies. Whenever I go bowling with people, we try and recreate scenes, mostly its just me trying to be the Jesus. I also make it a point to say that I don't roll on the shabbos.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 13:52:59
Message:

Anyone, what are the newer dead movies I need to see? Please list.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/28/2005 14:36:02
Message:

Tonight I watched people try and persuade me that drinking games based on counting and maths were a good idea.

Thank goodness for Just A Minute and Mornington Crescent.


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 01/28/2005 15:18:27
Message:

Ghost World is great but Bad(der) Santa isn't (not funny at all and it's supposed to be!).


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 16:25:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Ghost World is great but Bad(der) Santa isn't (not funny at all and it's supposed to be!).


I was very disappointed with Bad Santa.
I thought the entire movie was in bad taste.

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 16:37:27
Message:

KoK, do you object to my handy guide to walking dead things? want me to delete it?



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 19:46:57
Message:

Where is it? Prior post?

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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 19:49:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

well if it's the comedy zombie films you like I would reccomend EVIL DEAD 2 (which is a remake of evil dead but slanted and funny) and also ARMY OF DARKNESS. For those who are liking the EVIL DEAD action you may be interested to hear that they are re-making it Sam Raimi with Bruce Campbell (Brucey C! MY HERO)

http://www.killermovies.com/e/theevildead/articles/4643.html

another fantastic comedy zombie flick which had me in tears is BRAIN DEAD the Peter Jackson classic (starring Peter Jackson and Bud Cort of HAROLD AND MAUDE er fame, yes fame)

on the serious side of the zombie genre ZOMBIE FLESH EATERS is pretty gruesome and some of the rest of the italian zombie films (i'm only just building up my collection of these) are pretty good too.

if you weren't so keen on DAWN OF THE DEAD (how??? HOW??) but liked the re-make (??) try 28 DAYS LATER which is more like this.

If you fancy giving Romero another go try NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD (black and white version) which is slightly more serious and reminds me a lot of the recent(ish) film DOG SOLDIERS but with zombies instead of werewolves. DAY OF THE DEAD I have only seen once and remember being a bit crap.

Yes I am happy now you have seen it because it is a staple film of the zombie/horror genre and pure fucking genius. It was scary in places (like the cross-legged singing girl - eurgh) and funny and Bruce is a B-movie legend.

Romero himself said that zombies are not athletes and thats why they don't run about all over the shop. They are corpses, how quick should a stiff be? I think the strength and persistance is the scary factor of these zombies and the overwhelming number of them. Strictly speaking in Evil Dead it's zombification and posession hence the speed and weirdness of the dead in this film. I could go on for hours but will bring this to a close...

...by saying that off kilter from the zombie films if you watch BRAIN DEAD I would also suggest BAD TASTE which is funny as hell and if you don't mind a bit of eighties cheese THEY LIVE which is strictly an alien invasion film I think the premise is, starring Rowdy Roddy Piper is quite funny.

Oh last two suggestions in the funny old-school horror flick archives would be BASKETCASE and THE REANIMATOR.

actually probably not my last two but I need to get a coffee.




you
me
we used to be on fire



found it. Thanks!

You've seen THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW of course. What did you think of that?

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Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 01/28/2005 20:26:20
Message:

Hotel Rwanda.

Go see it!!

It made me cry.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/28/2005 20:41:53
Message:

Tonight I watched Y Tu Mama Tambien and Dead Man. Both were top notch.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 21:00:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

The book is a million times better than the movie obviously. But I indeed liked Bale's performance. The scene where he's having the girl from behind and watches himself in the mirror and checks his biceps is priceless. And I liked the fact that they added a lot of humour to the movie cause the book is hilarating at times (not when you read it the first time though).

OK I'm gonna confess something now. I think I haven't seen the Evil Dead entirely. I think I saw the first half and some parts of the second one. Shame on me. For some reason my wife doesn't like zombie movies, I downloaded Dawn Of The Dead 2 years ago and we still haven't seen it. I love zombie movies.


Denis

"I believe in your perfect face..."



sorry Denis just read this, you're right the book is better, I may get american psycho again because it has been a long time since I saw it.

however you have dawn of the dead and have never seen it? and only saw half of evil dead? you need to pack the mrs off to a weekend girl spa invest in some popcorn and serious zombie time young man!

and is there anyone really who doesn't like zombie films?

KOK - I haven't seen the day after tomorrow, it looked a bit shit.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 22:00:56
Message:

I quite enjoyed it. I bought it, and have watched it many times over. I know some that haven't liked it though. It's more about survival in that type of situation than zombies. I would highly recommend it. I may go watch it now.

The problem is i'm enjoying my Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros albums way too much. There is a party down the street and I'd rather hang here listening to Joe sing.

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 22:03:47
Message:

I have a (shhh) copy (as in dvd-r copy) of it somewhere but I'd always heard terrible reviews. I'm currently agonising over what to watch (6am and no sleep) so if you say it's good I may give it a go.

If in fact it is a bit shit you're going to be in a whole world of trouble mister



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 22:07:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I have a (shhh) copy (as in dvd-r copy) of it somewhere but I'd always heard terrible reviews. I'm currently agonising over what to watch (6am and no sleep) so if you say it's good I may give it a go.

If in fact it is a bit shit you're going to be in a whole world of trouble mister



you
me
we used to be on fire


Spanky time?!

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/28/2005 22:10:26
Message:

a visit from uncle smack may be required, yes.

this isn't a good thing you know.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/28/2005 22:18:50
Message:

A jumping jap slap, rapidly followed by flying kick to the chops?

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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/29/2005 00:01:27
Message:

Oh, oh! I meant 28 days later.

The Day After Tomorrow is absolute SHITE!!!

Sorry.

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/29/2005 06:29:08
Message:

PHEW!!!!

28 DAYS LATER is ok, I have a soft spot for christopher ecclestone and I quite liked the way it switched from rabid virus zombie to fucked up military. The ending was a cop out (altered because the test audiences didn't like it apparantly - pussies)

And you're very lucky I didn't watch THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW then because my DVD rental things came in the post. If I'd had to sit through some shite this morning you would not have been in my good books.

I have just watched THE TOWERING INFERNO and oh my god Steve McQueen is one sexy fucker! Absolutey brilliant film for imsomnia weirdness satruday morning pervings.



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/29/2005 07:44:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

The book is a million times better than the movie obviously. But I indeed liked Bale's performance. The scene where he's having the girl from behind and watches himself in the mirror and checks his biceps is priceless. And I liked the fact that they added a lot of humour to the movie cause the book is hilarating at times (not when you read it the first time though).


Denis

"I believe in your perfect face..."



I couldn't agree more.

I watched the remake of Assault On Precinct 13 yesterday and I really enjoyed it. I was worried that it was gonna be terrible but it was good. I can't remember the original much though, I haven't watched it since I was a kid.

Oh and I thought Bad Santa was good, I really enjoyed it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/29/2005 08:19:13
Message:

May we post on this thread (which I must again say discriminates
against those forum members who for whatever reason do not watch
movies or TV on a nightly basis) sporting events we watched last night?

Because I saw one awesome hockey game.

Signed

missing my NHL


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/29/2005 10:27:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

May we post on this thread (which I must again say discriminates
against those forum members who for whatever reason do not watch
movies or TV on a nightly basis) sporting events we watched last night?

Because I saw one awesome hockey game.

Signed

missing my NHL


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


No!


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/29/2005 10:31:59
Message:

what if we watched "professional dancing".. as in, female professional dancing.

can we post about that?


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/29/2005 10:50:18
Message:

ps. nice choices again Sir Rock. you're watching all the good stuff


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/29/2005 11:27:32
Message:

If I can't post here about hockey games, you can't post here about strippers.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/29/2005 11:35:45
Message:

Tonight I watched my life pass before me in a whirl of evervescent(?)colours and sounds.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/29/2005 11:38:50
Message:

Carl, was it at a hockey game or during a strip show?
Because that's the only thing being posted now on
this thread. Just kidding, KOK! Your thread, your
topic, your deal, your strippers.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/29/2005 11:42:22
Message:

Coincidently,it was at a strip show where the girls were dressed as hockey players, and...oh you, get the idea...


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/29/2005 11:47:15
Message:

I'm picking up what you're laying down!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 01/30/2005 01:49:45
Message:

I watched "The Long Way Around" - Ewan McGregor's round the world bike trip thing. Not really helping me get over the road trip longing I now suffer from or the attraction to bearded men.

I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 04:19:35
Message:

Look out Santa Claus. She'll be wanting to take that long trip with you next Christmas.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/30/2005 08:54:34
Message:

You know? I don't think I feel like shaving today.

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Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 01/30/2005 08:58:39
Message:

i watched (was forced into watching) "entrapment" last night. it's truly the godawful barf fest i'd always imaginged it to be.


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:04:04
Message:

Oh yeah.

Master and Commander
From the far side of the world

Not bad. Although it pissed me off when they spent all that money making the movie, then they throw in these 15 dollar green iguanas from the local pet shop, for the Galapogos Islands scene. Movies do that all the time. I was watching something that was supposed to be in the California desert somewhere. They show an Australian bearded dragon sitting on a rock. I start screeming out "Oh my goodness! There are non indigenous species loose in the California desert! Someone call the authorities!"

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Reply author: ramona
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:06:55
Message:

In the last three days I watched Broadway Danny Rose, Door in the Floor, and last night watched Cole Miners Daughter.

All were pretty good. Although very different, obviously.

_____________________________________________________________________
Hold your mistake up,
Before they turn the summer into dust
If the children don't grow up -
Our bodies get bigger, but our hearts get torn up...
With my lightning bolts a glowin'
I can see where I am going.
Better look out below!

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Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:07:41
Message:

Watched "Paris, Texas" last night and was pretty disappointed. I'd been wanting to see it for many years and had really gotten my hopes up because I love Wim Wenders, so I'm sure my expectations were high. The cinematography was beautiful (especially when it involved the Painted Desert), but I was very unimpressed with the Sam Shepard screenplay (another disappointing surprise). It was too forced and not believable. And TOO LONG. This movie was also a perfect example of why creative people should "do what you know". The characters weren't true to life, it came off as a German's view of what American outskirt-dwellers would be like, and a Yankee's view of what film-noir means to a southerner. Lots of flimsy arty tropes and inconsistencies too.

But I still loved Harry Dean Stanton. He rocked even though the movie didn't. I do wonder if I hadn't had any expectations of Wenders if it would have seemed better.

Saw "True Romance" again the night before last, and that was just as good as I remembered. Doesn't try to be what it's not, just good fun writing and real violence. The scene between Walken and Hopper is still one of my favorites, and I love the transcendental stupid mistakes of the characters in moments of idealism and self-sacrifice. I think I liked it better than ever this time around.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:28:15
Message:

YAY! Another big fan of the most romantic film ever made.


Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:42:12
Message:

My daily protest against this thread which inherently discriminates
against those forum members who, for whatever reason, cannot view
a film every night.

Thank you. Have fun watching tonight.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:56:15
Message:

Hey, at least it's named for you. Picky picky.

Maybe you need a Super 8 projector and a trip to a flea market. Just imagine what weird finds you might come across.


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/30/2005 09:59:47
Message:

Hey! I just noticed that. My first thought was that I'd been
(sob!) banned from the thread!

Apl, your suggestion is a good one (who doesn't love
a flea market?) but my problem is one of time (as in
I have a kid, which means I have little time to watch movies).
However, "Sideways" has come to my little movie theater
and Mr. Kathryn and I have hired a babysitter and plan to
drink lotsa red wine and hit the theater. See how much
better yours and Spud-dude's life is without a child?!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:05:42
Message:

Well, depending on how old your kid is, you could have a little director on your hands if you can just find a good used video camera. Then it's home movie night for the whole family.

My little bro used to make the craziest stop-action godzilla animation with this 2-ft toy I bought for him from a thrift store, and he made the silliest movies playing with his friends. I couldn't believe my parents let him run around with their camera at the age of four. My siblings were so spoiled. Hmmmph!


Lon the Fisherman has wooden legs, but real feet.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:39:20
Message:

True Romance IS NOT the most romantic film ever



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:39:52
Message:

I've just been watching, not a movie, a Suede concert, they are fabulous on stage, it was almost like being there, I begun watching and I sat down, at the end I just couldn't control myself!


The blood in my veins and the wind in my lungs
And I am breathless without you


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:41:18
Message:

I think I am gonna watch 13 Monkeys tonight. It's on T.V and I like it. I was gonna watch Apocolypse Now: Redux on DVD but that can wait 'til another time. As can True Roimance, the most romantic film of all time - FOR ME!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:45:42
Message:

Fuck you G.I.!
Fuck you!

Yeeeeaaaah... huh?

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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/30/2005 10:47:57
Message:

man, i love PARIS, TEXAS.. different strokes.

i watched CHINATOWN again last night. excellent flick. say what you will about Roman Polanski, the guy is an amazing director. a friend of mine lives across the street from one of the locations in the film in Echo Park, so it was fun to see what it looked like in 1974 (even though the film takes place in the 40's).

"it's Chinatown, Jake"


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 01/30/2005 11:42:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Oh, oh! I meant 28 days later.

The Day After Tomorrow is absolute SHITE!!!

Sorry.

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That movie is awesome.

Million Dollar Baby-- thought it was good. Not to give too much away, it was not what I was expecting, but very good.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 11:43:37
Message:

Which one is awesome?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 01/30/2005 12:03:03
Message:

I saw Paris Texas years ago when I was a student, 3-4 movies a day during a yearly film festival. I remember loving it and my friend hating it. Her complaints the same as Apl's. I loved it because it seemed such a strange film back then. The soundtrack, the landscape and of course Harry Dean Stanton. There was a dialogue scene between Kinski and Stanton sitting on opposite sides of oneway glass which had me spellbound. I'd love to watch that movie again sometime, see if it still gets to me.

I watched a few episodes of a US prison drama called OZ. Violent and explicit. Are there many series like these on US TV?

wilhelm


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 01/30/2005 12:07:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Which one is awesome?

Love, love, my season




28 days is the one I meant.

But Hotel Rawanda and Million Dollar baby were two-- but in a different way.


Reply author: GypsyDeath
Replied on: 01/30/2005 14:15:12
Message:

I am mid watching requiem for a dream. good stuff thus far




Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/30/2005 14:18:51
Message:

You know what happens to guys who get nosy?


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 14:24:10
Message:

I have Requiem For A Dream here but I keep forgetting to watch it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/30/2005 14:48:53
Message:

I just got back from the theaters, where I saw Hotel Rwanda. I'm really speechless. Great film.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 14:52:24
Message:

It must be good if you went to more than one theatre to see it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/30/2005 16:05:18
Message:

Yuk yuk yuk. It was good though, and I really hope that the academy gives it some recognition.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/30/2005 16:48:32
Message:

Just been watching twelve monkeys, I forget how much fun that film is



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/30/2005 17:10:00
Message:

It's just finished now. I really like that film. To be fair to Bruce, considering he hasn't been the greatest actor ever, he has been in a few decent films. Some awful ones too mind.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/30/2005 17:28:57
Message:

He's got this oddly cute in some films thing going one, terrible munter in others!




you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/31/2005 02:23:28
Message:

Million dollar baby. Pretty good!

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Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:13:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Look out Santa Claus. She'll be wanting to take that long trip with you next Christmas.

Love, love, my season



Bearded man who travels with reindeer (kinda like a Lapland Grizzly Adams, in my fantasies at least) and we aren't even starting on the being spoilt with gifts aspect - too damn right.

I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:21:10
Message:

Or the sack that needs emptying.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:24:48
Message:

That hadn't even entered my mind...

I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:29:08
Message:

Hehe, you said entered!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:41:49
Message:

You made me.



I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:49:16
Message:

i saw anchorman yesterday - i had no expectations, and it made me laugh. especially steve carel and tim robins - "we're the public broadcasting news team. no commericals...no mercy. we're taking a break from our pledge drive to KICK SOME ASS"

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/31/2005 05:52:45
Message:

Ha! See KoK, you know shit about movies!

Sorry, just kidding, but I really can't believe you don't find it funny. Actually I can believe it 'cos comedy is particularly a case of 'each to their own'.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/31/2005 06:56:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

You know what happens to guys who get nosy?


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"



they get their noses cut off!


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/31/2005 07:13:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Ha! See KoK, you know shit about movies!

Sorry, just kidding, but I really can't believe you don't find it funny. Actually I can believe it 'cos comedy is particularly a case of 'each to their own'.

Love, love, my season


Farrell pisses me off because he thinks he's funnier than me, and he's not.
He just has a better medium.
He's always taunting me.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/31/2005 11:15:27
Message:

I hesitate to post here after making such a big fuss about not
watching movies nightly but last night was a night when I did
watch a movie so I can safely say that....

Last night I watched "Stop Making Sense" and was amazed by
how well it's aged, how it holds up after all these (22) years. Shit,
I am old. Jonathan Demme did some great stuff with that
concert and the Talking Heads are such artists.

Now, a plug for a newly released DVD by one of my (and Frank's) favorite
bands, X: "The Unheard Music" by X. See it! Own it! Love it!

I'll be back at this thread in about six months when I watch
another movie. Have fun until then.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/31/2005 11:27:47
Message:

I've only caught bits of that movie as videos on MTV etc. I have the cd, and have been listening to it quite a bit. I actually had the Dvd in my hand yesterday, but put it back on the shelf when I decided to diplay some self control, and not spend so much. I'm not big on some of the songs like In Heaven, etc. Is it a must have Kay?

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/31/2005 11:45:23
Message:

KOK, I am going straight back to the telepathy thread to take back what I
just posted there about not believing in telepathy.

(hell, yes, you should buy the DVD!)


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/31/2005 12:22:32
Message:

I love the Stop Making Sense film. I watched it for the first time the night before my band played our first show, and I couldn't stop doing David Byrne dances on stage (or couldn't stop trying at least, damn that man can boogie).


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/31/2005 12:25:28
Message:

Sir Rock! I love that you get (some of) your moves from quirky, brilliant,
geeky David Byrne, who, in turn, I think got a move or two from Bowie.
You look at him in that suit and think "Thin White Duke."


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/31/2005 12:30:11
Message:

Strange... I always thought Thin White Kook.

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Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 01/31/2005 14:11:05
Message:

David Byrne? He's "Superwhite"™!


Learn Chinese - Newspaper
Bao-zhi
You are
almost there.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/31/2005 14:30:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Now, a plug for a newly released DVD by one of my (and Frank's) favorite
bands, X: "The Unheard Music" by X. See it! Own it! Love it!



Tell me more. What's on the X DVD? Concert? Documentry?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:03:26
Message:

You know if it wasn't for Frank, I would never even have heard of X. I still have no idea what they sound like. Tell me more.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:06:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

You know what happens to guys who get nosy?


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"



they get their noses cut off!


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!

Heheh, who's the midget...
Actually, the midget was Polanski, you knew that?

I just watched Look Around You with Peter Serafinowicz. Pretty good stuff.


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:11:09
Message:

I've just watched the Terminal, and I must say that I'm sleepy now.


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:13:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Actually, the midget was Polanski, you knew that?



oh yeah.. have you seen THE TENANT? he stars in that


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:14:36
Message:

Nope... not sure, but Chinatown is the only Polanski film I can think of that I've seen.

Hang on - thats awful! That can't be right...


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 01/31/2005 15:46:32
Message:

The only Polanski I'm familiar with is his interpretation of Macbeth which I watched this year in my English class. I wasn't all that impressed.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/31/2005 16:10:57
Message:

ROSEMARY'S BABY, THE TENANT, REPULSION and KNIFE IN THE WATER all excellent films.


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/31/2005 18:29:52
Message:

"Rosemary's Baby" that shot of the heater? Scariest scene captured
cinematographically. And nothing happens. It's just a shot of
a heater.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/01/2005 07:57:15
Message:

quote:


they get their noses cut off!




Didn't he stick the knife into Nicholson's nostril and yanked it out through the skin? Nicholson had a bandaged nose through the rest of the film.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/01/2005 09:16:53
Message:

yeah, he spends the rest of the film with a huge bandage on his nose. a la Thomas Hayden Church in SIDEWAYS


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/01/2005 10:01:53
Message:

The bandaged nose was damn cool. I didn't know that it was Polanski himself playing a part in the film. I've no idea what he looks like. Has he been pardoned in the US for his fling with the young lady? I remember reading about appeals for him being pardoned going on.

I thought Knife In The Water was excellent. The young blond guy was much creepy. Another Polanski film which I saw sucked though. It starred Peter Coyote and plays on a huge passenger ship. Some ridiculous sex scenes in that one. I'll have to check IMDB for the title now.

I cannot wait to see Sideways.

wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/01/2005 10:11:39
Message:

The Polanski film I saw and hated was Bitter Moon. It also starred Hugh Grant, go figure.

Anyone else think the reviews on IMDB are mostly terrible?

wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/01/2005 11:28:22
Message:

My watching a movie starring Hugh Grant would have to
be part of a jail sentence or other punishment.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/01/2005 11:55:22
Message:

Hugh Grant is brilliant in About a Boy.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/01/2005 22:09:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Hugh Grant is brilliant in About a Boy.



totally agree


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/01/2005 22:26:24
Message:

Bitter moon was on TV last night. I watched it. It sucked.



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me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 02/02/2005 08:02:29
Message:

Yup. One of the worst movies I've ever seen.

"Repulsion" is a wonderful movie, and in my humble opinion, it makes up for "Bitter Moon" many times over. I made a lame film-class attempt to emulate the opening scene in my first Super-8 film. Yeah, it was pretty dorky. I almost wonder if Polanski isn't schizophrenic. How could the same mind make such a leap?


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Bao-zhi
You are
almost there.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/02/2005 08:22:55
Message:

It was shockingly bad but I couldn't stop watching...

I can't even find the words to say how awful it was



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/02/2005 08:32:02
Message:

Consider yourself lucky Kitty, I watched Housesitter on ITV and it was poo indeed!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/02/2005 10:40:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Hugh Grant is brilliant in About a Boy.



totally agree


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!

I thought he was "brilliant" when he got busted with that skanky hooker.

I just watched (The Kay edit) The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King.

Was it just me or were those the gayest damn hobbits ever created? There was so much hugging and looking longingly, into each others eyes that I was fully prepared to see Frodo and Sam to start tonguing each other in the last scene. The whole thing with Sam getting married just created coinfusion for me. I started yelling out "What? I thought he was gay?".

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/02/2005 10:45:07
Message:

I love little straightwise gamgee

not gaywise at all



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/02/2005 11:03:25
Message:

Yeah and they're always after each other's rings.



Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/02/2005 11:34:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Hugh Grant is brilliant in About a Boy.



totally agree


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!




Yeah, maybe, but he's still Hugh Grant.






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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/02/2005 17:54:12
Message:

I just watched 54 again on T.V. Brings back a lot of memories.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:06:42
Message:

Hard to believe but... I just watched a movie!!!

Y Tu Mama Tambien.

It was sweet and cute but also brutal (the voiceovers that
told you what the future held for each character).


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:10:09
Message:

I have that on order from my online DVD rental thingy-me-jig.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:33:00
Message:

You'll enjoy it Homer. I saw it about a week ago, actually posted it on here. I agree Kathryn, the voice overs, while brutal, were a nice touch, especially the silence that accompanied them. Everytime there was a new voice over, I thought that the DVD was skipping at first, or that my speakers were broken.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:37:00
Message:

yeah, i thought something was wrong with the sound when i saw that in the theatre.

pretty steamy sex scenes in that one. geeze.

if any move will make you want to go to Mexico, this is the one


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:51:26
Message:

The last sex scene freaked out Mr. Kathryn. Funny because his
gay dad was raving about the movie. Last scene, we figured out
why.

Can we talk about something other than the sex for a moment, gents?
I liked how the movie subtly pointed to Mexico's class differences.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:53:07
Message:

I know that this has been pointed out a million times before me, but for the strangest reasons, its true. Whenever a steamy sex scene pops up in a film, it will be that one scene that a parent will wander into the room. The same applied to Y Tu Mama, although granted, this movie had more sex than the average film, the odds were against me in watching embarassment-free. Lets just say that my mom saw more of Diego Luna then she was really interested in. Maybe it wasn't one of the sex scenes, but it was during one of the multiple male nude scenes.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:57:34
Message:

i actually thought it was kind of unsublte with the class critique. and i could have done without the last sex scene. but what's-her-name in the movie is a serious babe


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/02/2005 18:59:29
Message:

Sir Rock! For shame! We were talking about class differences in the movie...how it portrayed social and economic realities in Mexico, not about
quote steamy unquote sex scenes. Can't you guys stay on topic? Sheesh!








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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/02/2005 19:13:39
Message:

Tch!

Men!



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 03:06:31
Message:

If it's part of the film then I guess it's fine to talk about it. You won't catch me talking about the sex when I finally see it.

There is a delay on that though so it won't be for a while. My first two movies arrived this morning though. WOOWOO! I'll watch them this weekend.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/03/2005 06:41:57
Message:

i just watched Swimming Pool - interesting and well done. and Ludivine Sagnier...good grief

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 08:08:26
Message:

Really? I thought that would be a bit rubbish. Maybe I will add it to my list.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 10:10:17
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

i just watched Swimming Pool - interesting and well done. and Ludivine Sagnier...good grief

-Brian

If you move I shoots!




I heard that was crap. Worth seeing then?

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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 10:34:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

The last sex scene freaked out Mr. Kathryn. Funny because his
gay dad was raving about the movie. Last scene, we figured out
why.

Can we talk about something other than the sex for a moment, gents?
I liked how the movie subtly pointed to Mexico's class differences.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


I thought that was a decent movie but got all the hype because of the last scene. I thought that scene was strange. it really didn't belong in the movie except to shock people.

Which remeinds me of this guy I know.
This guy and I are doing a little movie trading at work. He's never come out and told me, but I know he is gay. I gave him 'Office Space' a while back and he thought it was "cute". That movie for the most part is hilarious! I'm thinking maybe he didn't care for all the "federal pound me in the ass" prison referances. Recently I gave him 'Napoleon Dynamite' and he loved it. He then gave me 'Sordid Lives.' It had Olivia Newton John and one of the Bridges brothers. Although it wasn't a "gay movie" it was heavily gay themed. It wasn't very good. It was all over the place. It was supposed to be about white trash but got serious when dealing with gay issues. It would normally be considered complete garbage if it wasn't for that aspect. Why would people applaud shit movies just because they deal with their social issues in a positive way? I had to lie and say I liked it. Then I gave him some good gay movies from my collection. 'Kiss Me Guido', Hedwig and the Angry Inch', and 'Brain Candy' by kids in the hall. 'Brain Candy' is not actually a "gay movie" but heavily themed at times.
All highly recommended! He actually already knew about 'Hedwig' and 'Guido' but loved 'Brain Candy' which he hadn't seen.

Next time I see him I'm giving him 'The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King.' That was a good movie which was heavily gay themed.

I watched Hedwig last night so this post is acceptable.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/03/2005 11:43:50
Message:

Speaking of social issues, "Swimming Pool" (which I liked
for its creepiness) has the scariest blowjob scene I've ever
seen.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 12:35:58
Message:

Right, it's definitely going on my list now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/03/2005 12:45:01
Message:

OK. Homers. Watch it and come back to us with a full report.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/03/2005 12:47:49
Message:

i wanted to see that movie, purely for the print ads with the hot girl in the bathing suit.

i'm easy


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 14:57:59
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Speaking of social issues, "Swimming Pool" (which I liked
for its creepiness) has the scariest blowjob scene I've ever
seen.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Obviously You've never seen the greatest movie of all time.
The Corndog Man. That has the scariest Blowjob scene ever.


Okay everyone you must oder this dvd right now! This movie has only been available on ebay at up to $40.00 a copy. It's again available, and now on DVD! You will not be disappointed. I have three copies and have watched it over 80 times

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:13:56
Message:

I'm frightened




you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:16:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I'm frightened




you
me
we used to be on fire


You especially, will laugh your British hiney off. Order today!

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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:21:03
Message:

Review off of Amazon.com

How do you like them britches, daddy? This movie is hilarious. A veritable how-to manual if you absolutely need to drive someone insane. If you appreciate under the radar cinema, movies that are original and material that gives the dirty bird to the formulaic nausea of Hollywood, then do yourself a favor and watch Corndog Man.

Reviewer:
 
William Hice (Chicago, Il) - See all my reviews

  


The only reason I ever went to Blockbuster is to watch this movie. I HATE Blockbuster!!!!! Now, I will never have to go there again. The demon is at peace.





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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:25:56
Message:

They only have NTSC copies at Amazon. I was gonna add it to my rental list on KoK's recommendation alone. And that despite him not liking Anchor Man.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:25:59
Message:


VHS
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/offer-listing/B0001DCBV2/ref=dp_pb_a//104-5719328-9595952?condition=all

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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:39:08
Message:

Just completed my order. $15.28 DVD including shipping. What a bargain!!!


"Have you Got a Goddam rubberneck?"

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:41:31
Message:

You bought a fourth copy? Why?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:45:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

You bought a fourth copy? Why?

Love, love, my season


DVD my friend.

See the movie and it will all make sense. You can order it VHS

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:51:05
Message:

They don't even have a VHS copy on Amazon.co.uk.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:53:09
Message:

not to be confused with THE CORNHOLE MAN


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:54:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

They don't even have a VHS copy on Amazon.co.uk.

Love, love, my season


Email me your address I'll send you mine. Maybe. Last time I tried to send something over the border it came back.

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:56:19
Message:

You serious? WOW thanks. In return I shall send you my mix CD's so far, and my new one when I make it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 15:57:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

You serious? WOW thanks. In return I shall send you my mix CD's so far, and my new one when I make it.

Love, love, my season



Do it now and I'll see if I can get it out. Doh! I'll just email you.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/03/2005 17:24:35
Message:

Are you threatening me?



Sorry, couldn't resist.

So what you're saying KOK is that this movie features a memorable
blowjob scene that is creepier than the one in Swimming Pool? Is that what
you're saying?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/03/2005 18:05:19
Message:

I have a hiney?
whats a hiney?

(it's really that good huh?)



you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/03/2005 18:21:23
Message:

What's a hiney? A rear end. A bottom.

What's really that good? Which movie are we talking about now.

This thread is out of control, KOK. Reinstate order!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2005 18:45:50
Message:

I just watched Bound. What a cool film, good story, good acting AND it even made me aroused to see lesbians have sex. I never find lesbians a turn on like most men, but MY GOD was the sex good in this. Extremely realistic for Hollywood.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/03/2005 19:00:59
Message:

lesbians schmesbians, they're no Steve McQueen



oh my!





you
me
we used to be on fire


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/03/2005 22:21:29
Message:

Lesbians schmesbians, they're no carl Brotonanonoluski


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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 11:04:40
Message:

Homers, you are the first hetero male whose pants didn't feel
a little tight while watching that scene. Maybe you need tigher
pants?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/04/2005 11:25:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just watched Bound. What a cool film, good story, good acting AND it even made me aroused to see lesbians have sex. I never find lesbians a turn on like most men, but MY GOD was the sex good in this. Extremely realistic for Hollywood.



the apex of Jennifer Tilly's career


ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/04/2005 11:30:54
Message:

Aqua Teen Hunger Force - season three. I boutght the first three seasons this one is by far the most consistently hilarious. Anyone else hip to the Aqua teen yet?

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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/04/2005 11:43:01
Message:

aqua teen = overrated. give me sealab 2021 or space ghost: coast to coast any day

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 11:56:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Homers, you are the first hetero male whose pants didn't feel
a little tight while watching that scene. Maybe you need tigher
pants?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank



That's not what I said, I said I WAS aroused. I just don't normally find lesbians much of a turn on.

Trust me, I was busting out of my shorts.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/04/2005 12:53:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

aqua teen = overrated. give me sealab 2021 or space ghost: coast to coast any day

-Brian

If you move I shoots!






No!!!! And to think Brian, I actually considered you a friend. Aqua Teen is such a better show than Sealab. I can't speak for Spaceghost, have never seen it before.

I just watched last night's episode that I taped. Meatwad always has me in stitches.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/04/2005 13:09:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

aqua teen = overrated. give me sealab 2021 or space ghost: coast to coast any day

-Brian

If you move I shoots!




i actually haven't seen many of those shows. i caught one really funny Aqua Teen and bought them all. Some of the earlier ones can be a bit lame but like many cartoons with each new season the writing gets better. Watch it again. my friend said the same thing when i put it on last night. he was in stitches through the whole season 3 DVD

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 13:30:09
Message:

Excuse me. I'm trying to recover from Homers' last post. Don't mind
me. I'll be okay in a second or two. Proceed without me.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 13:44:28
Message:

Oops. Sorry Kiki. I am just too honest sometimes. To be fair you did encourage me with your "tightening of the shorts" comment.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 13:49:59
Message:

I apologize, too. Homers. Let us keep this thread clean. Has anybody
seen Bambi recently? Or another G-rated movie?




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 13:52:18
Message:

Yeah, Bambi is HOT! I nearly came on the spot!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 14:00:13
Message:

Beastiality = not a good topic. Discuss.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 14:06:13
Message:

Mike's jokes = not funny. Discuss.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 17:17:42
Message:

Which joke?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 17:24:06
Message:

Exactly.

I just watched Amores Perros. Very good. Some parts were not very nice to watch but overall I really liked it. Some excellent acting and a good script, well directed. Another excellent foreign film.

Another one tomorrow I think.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 17:29:06
Message:

No, really, which joke. And stop going back on topic. This thread
is no longer about which movie you watched. And did you watch it last
night?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/04/2005 17:36:52
Message:

Tonight. As I was supposed to.

I didn't mean jokes as such. Just my attempts to be witty.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/04/2005 18:40:04
Message:

I'm glad that we have straightened out this thread. In about six
months, when I've watched another movie, I'll return and post
the fascinating details.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/04/2005 19:06:37
Message:

Hey! HEY!

Movie you've just watched and a review.

NOT movie I can't see nonsense, nonsense, nonsense.

Lets get it together people!

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Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/04/2005 21:27:31
Message:

Just watched Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas again. Terry Gilliam really captured Thompson's accounts quite well, and both Depp and Benicio were excellent.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/05/2005 02:45:12
Message:

I just watched 'DOGVILLE' starring Nicole Kidman.
WOW. Amazing movie. Highly recommend.
Along the lines of Orwells Animal Farm. REALLY GREAT!

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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 03:09:41
Message:

I'm going to watch this afternoon the Motorcycle diary, I hope that it is as good as it was said!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 03:24:02
Message:

KoK, Dogville is on my list at Amazon already. Good to see you liked it. I do have a short wait for it though, according to Amazon.

Rita, The Motorcycle Diaries is also on my list already, so I hope you like it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 03:26:55
Message:

Later I'll tell you, Have you seen Life is a miracle?


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 03:30:29
Message:

No. Is that a Yugoslavian film?

Teehee.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 03:45:58
Message:

Nothing like that, Juguslavia my friend!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 04:05:54
Message:

What are you doing to me? Bad boy!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 06:11:44
Message:

Teehee! Sorry rita, just a little tomfoolary.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:35:02
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Teehee! Sorry rita, just a little tomfoolary.

Love, love, my season



If I only could understand you..., see my sad face?


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:39:30
Message:

Tomfoolary. You know, like shenanigans?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:41:00
Message:

O QUÊ?


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:41:35
Message:

he's messing you around Rita..

beat on him, go on..





Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:41:59
Message:

Sorry, I will stop now. I just mean I was messsing around.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:42:54
Message:

That I can see, he's messing around...

Mike, isso não se faz!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 07:54:39
Message:

rita pesaroso, você sabe que eu não significo nenhum dano.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 08:00:50
Message:

Oh Mike, que querido...


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/05/2005 10:04:34
Message:

quando nós estamos comendo aqui?


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/05/2005 10:38:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

quando nós estamos comendo aqui?



What is this?

I've just watched Diarios de Motocicleta, Beautiful!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Atheist4Catholics
Replied on: 02/05/2005 11:21:47
Message:

Before Sunset

One of the best movies I've ever seen. Two people walking around Paris and talking for an hour and a half. Subtle, poignant, and perfect.


Will I ever reach 1000?

For more information on rock, visit www.timfranklin.net


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/05/2005 12:02:44
Message:

Really Atheist? I was gonna add that to my Amazon rental list but wasn't sure if was gonna be too good. Is it really that good?

I am glad you liked TMD rita. I look forward to watching it now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/05/2005 15:38:00
Message:

I just watched 'Lost In Translation' (finally). I asked my housemate what he thought of it before I watched it (he's an actor, and a big film fan) and he didn't like it, he said nothing actually happens.

Me, I loved it. I agree with him that not a lot actually happens in the film, but I was never less than engrossed all the same. I very often enjoy movies with an atmosphere, and this one had an almost tangible mood - even if you'd never been in the situation, you could sympathise with the 'completely out of place' feeling.

I also enjoyed the soundtrack (duh, Kevin Shields being a genius and all). Even 'Just Like Honey' worked, and JAMC usually give me a serious headache. Somebody tell me - the instrumental playing over the titles and the DVD menu: is this an arrangement of a Mogwai song, or am I going mad?

Finally, at risk of turning into floop: I think I'm now in love with Scarlett Johansson. Beautiful and intelligent, but not unattainably so, at least in this film. I'll trade with someone in the dating thread to get her...


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/05/2005 19:59:42
Message:

i LOVED before sunrise and before sunset - excellent choice tim!

i watched the station agent today - simple and wonderful

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/05/2005 20:47:05
Message:

I just watched... I forgot the damn name hold on........................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Okay I'm back now. Garden State. I was hoping it was going to be Wicked Fricken Awesome but it was just really good. I liked it. DOGVIILE. That's where you guys need to be looking. That was Wicked Fricken Awsome!

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Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 02/05/2005 21:49:31
Message:

Haven't seen Dogville but will have to check it out! Garden State rocks.

Just saw Sideways... ok...it had some very funny parts. and Aviator...missed the mark for Scorcese.... Leo was too young to play the role but the actress that played K. Hepburn was great.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/05/2005 21:56:51
Message:

What is this craziness on the Frank Black boards? I just watched Garden State for the first time about fifteen minutes ago. Living about ten minutes from where the film took place, I figured I just had to see it eventually. I guess my only complaint was that the film did not live up to its hype. Every person to whom I've talked about this movie gave it rave reviews; I didn't hear a single complaint. I came in expecting a life changing film, which in no means it was. It was not a bad movie at all, just nothing different. I found the whole thing to be very typical, I guess. Zach Braff is a very talented writer and director, and I definitely look forward to his future attempts in cinema. I give Garden State a 7/10.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 02/05/2005 22:05:48
Message:

Yeah.... agreed. Definately not life changing. Definately a good movie though. Quirky and cute and entertaining and good. Braff did a good job directing...but you're right it's not earthshattering.

Now I am watching Pixies on ACL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (A week late on PBS here but not a dollar short)


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/06/2005 01:23:29
Message:

I just watched Collateral. Good movie.

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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/06/2005 01:30:19
Message:

KOK, I also thought it was agood movie, but that's all, it's not that good as it was said!


We have the answer to all your fears
It's short, it's simple, it's crystal dear
It's round about, it's somewhere here
Lost amongst our winnings


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/06/2005 04:35:37
Message:

My god those Japanese know how to make horror movies. I just watched Dark Water, and you know when people first watched Aracnophobia when they were a kid, and they had to check under the tolet seat when they went to the toilet? Well I have to admit that I had to face the bath when I brushed my teeth after watching Dark Water. Scary shit.

It takes quite a while to get going, I was starting to think that this was the first Japanese horror that wasn't actually that scary. Boy was I wrong. The last half hour has some really terrifying moments, it really builds into that period well. The direction is fantastic at times, especially the directors constant water references, and total sense of isolation.

Highly recommended for any other Japanese horror fans. Easily as good as Ring and The Grudge. I can't wait to watch The Eye and Audition now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/06/2005 05:18:40
Message:

if anyone likes japanese horror movies, i recommend Uzumaki. Saw it when living in Pittsburgh at an indie theater - wow.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/06/2005 05:25:38
Message:

I'm on it Brian. Thanks a lot.

EDIT: I just went ot Amazon to add it to my list and I remember seeing it on there when I was compiling my list originally. It got rather mixed reviews so I decided to give it a miss. Seeing as you have now recommended it though, I have decided to add it to my list.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/06/2005 08:14:05
Message:

Oh man, The Eye is pretty scary. Just a few scenes provided to give you a chill. All in all though, it is very well directed; I agreee, the Japanese do make a good horror flick.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/06/2005 08:19:53
Message:

Yeah I am looking forward to The Eye. They even make the scariest covers too.

I have ordered a special edition version, which has another disc with three short horror stories from three different creators.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/06/2005 16:02:36
Message:

I just watched Miller's Crossing, I'm making the most of this internet DVD thing (like everybody else it seems!) to finish watching all the Coen brothers movies that I haven't seen.

I liked this one a lot, and I know its supposed to one of the Coens' best. I don't think I'd go that far, as there are several that I prefer, but compared to most other moviemakers this is a superb film. Very atmospheric, and some great performances - I liked John Turturro as Bernie and JE Freeman as Eddie the Dane.
As usual, the soundtrack/score is brilliant and the style in the film is distinctly classy.

Interesting facts: cameos from Danny Aiello III and, best of all: 'snickering gunman' - Sam Raimi.
Barry Sonnenfeld (director of photography): "it's a handsome movie about a hat"


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/06/2005 16:11:21
Message:

Oh I nearly forgot, I just watched Elf earlier. I thought it started slowly, not a lot of laughs, and was beginning to think that the recommendations were looking a little strange. It picked up though, and made me laugh more as the film went on.

Not quite the hilarious film that some people have said, but pretty funny all the same.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/06/2005 16:48:13
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i like Takeshi Kitano too. but not as much as Takeshi Miike.

have you seen VIOLENT COP? it's pretty violent



My faves are : Hana Bi, Brother (aka Aniki), Dolls, Zatoichi and Sonatine.
Violent Cop, Kikujiro and Kids Return are ok.
A Scene at the Sea, Getting Any? and Jugastu are quite boring/bad.



I hear that Sonatine is pretty bad on DVD. Apparantly the subtitles are all out of sinc and it was not an anamorphic transfer, so if you have a widescreen TV, then you have to zoom.

This has put me off watching it.

I also saw Brother get a couple of terrible reviews on Amazon, from big fans of Kitano. Is it really that good?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/06/2005 19:27:17
Message:

I just watched the Royal Tenenbaums again today. Every time I watch that movie I notice something new that I love. I don't know, its such a close tie between that and Rushmore for best Anderson film. I just need to find a copy of Bottle Rocket somewhere.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/06/2005 21:18:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

I just watched Miller's Crossing, I'm making the most of this internet DVD thing (like everybody else it seems!) to finish watching all the Coen brothers movies that I haven't seen.

I liked this one a lot, and I know its supposed to one of the Coens' best. I don't think I'd go that far, as there are several that I prefer, but compared to most other moviemakers this is a superb film. Very atmospheric, and some great performances - I liked John Turturro as Bernie and JE Freeman as Eddie the Dane.
As usual, the soundtrack/score is brilliant and the style in the film is distinctly classy.

Interesting facts: cameos from Danny Aiello III and, best of all: 'snickering gunman' - Sam Raimi.
Barry Sonnenfeld (director of photography): "it's a handsome movie about a hat"


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"



"LOOK INTO YOUR HEART!"

cheeseman, you're watching some good flicks lately..


as an aside: i once had to buy Barry Sonnenfeld chicken from El Pollo Loco. my claim to fame

more Barry Sonnenfeld trivia: did you know he got his start as a camera man in porn?

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/06/2005 21:26:11
Message:

BEFORE SUNSET: totally agree with Atheist and broken face.. that's probably one of the best "romantic" movies i can think of.

ELF: saw that on the plane back from London. i was a little disappointed actually. after Speedy_m's glowing review. speedy, you owe me. no, it was okay.. but kind of cheesy. the snowball fight was the best part. i did recently rent "best of Will Ferrell on SNL part II".. can't get enough of the guy. i didn't think ELF was the best Will Ferell vehicle for some reason. maybe it was just the writing..


but, today i watched this weird french sci-fi thriller DEMONLOVER which i had heard was great but was hugly disappointing. it has so much promise, but ultimately nothing happened. fantastic cinematography though.. remined me very much of Lance Acord's cinematography in LOST IN TRANSLATION (one of the best things about that film)

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 04:36:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

I just watched Miller's Crossing, I'm making the most of this internet DVD thing (like everybody else it seems!) to finish watching all the Coen brothers movies that I haven't seen.

I liked this one a lot, and I know its supposed to one of the Coens' best. I don't think I'd go that far, as there are several that I prefer, but compared to most other moviemakers this is a superb film. Very atmospheric, and some great performances - I liked John Turturro as Bernie and JE Freeman as Eddie the Dane.
As usual, the soundtrack/score is brilliant and the style in the film is distinctly classy.

Interesting facts: cameos from Danny Aiello III and, best of all: 'snickering gunman' - Sam Raimi.
Barry Sonnenfeld (director of photography): "it's a handsome movie about a hat"


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"



as an aside: i once had to buy Barry Sonnenfeld chicken from El Pollo Loco. my claim to fame

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



You had to buy him some chicken or you had to buy chicken that he endorses?

I agree with you about Elf and Will Ferrell floop. Do you like Anchor Man?



Love, love, my season


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/07/2005 05:17:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I also saw Brother get a couple of terrible reviews on Amazon, from big fans of Kitano. Is it really that good?


All I can say is that I liked it a lot.
The end could have been better though.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 05:19:59
Message:

Thanks, I will give it a go. How about the Sonatine DVD problems? Or did you watch it on VHS?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/07/2005 05:23:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop
but, today i watched this weird french sci-fi thriller DEMONLOVER which i had heard was great but was hugly disappointing. it has so much promise, but ultimately nothing happened.


yep this one is very bad.
I haven't seen them but Irma Vep and Clean are supposed to be good.
Or you could try any film by Desplechin (Esther Kahn is a good starting choice) if you wanna see good french films.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/07/2005 08:06:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son
yep this one is very bad.
I haven't seen them but Irma Vep and Clean are supposed to be good.
Or you could try any film by Desplechin (Esther Kahn is a good starting choice) if you wanna see good french films.



i always want to see good films period. i was disappointed because Gavin Smith (film critic) gave DEMONLOVER a glowing glowing review when it came out. and usually i don't care what critics say, but he's one critic i always see eye-to-eye with. we seem to have the exact same taste.

not this time.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/07/2005 08:08:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

You had to buy him some chicken or you had to buy chicken that he endorses?

I agree with you about Elf and Will Ferrell floop. Do you like Anchor Man?




i had to buy him chicken. personally.

ANCHORMAN was semi-disappointing.. but better than ELF.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 08:19:05
Message:

So you are not really a fan are you?

Why did you have to buy him some chicken? This sounds interesting.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/07/2005 08:23:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son
I haven't seen them but Irma Vep and Clean are supposed to be good.



Yeah, Clean is good. Tricky acts in it (playing himself) and David Roback too. Don't know if it's gonna be released in the USA.


Denis

"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/07/2005 08:56:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop



i always want to see good films period. i was disappointed because Gavin Smith (film critic) gave DEMONLOVER a glowing glowing review when it came out. and usually i don't care what critics say, but he's one critic i always see eye-to-eye with. we seem to have the exact same taste.

not this time.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



i find that the critic i usually agree most with is peter travers. ebert has his moments too, but travers i'm usually in pretty close agreement with

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/07/2005 10:32:33
Message:

i think Ebert actually has good taste, but he's usually way too easy on movies. he gives thumbs up's to everything. but then, i have undying respect for him just based on the fact that he wrote BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/07/2005 11:23:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

So you are not really a fan are you?

Why did you have to buy him some chicken? This sounds interesting.

Love, love, my season



he produced this project i worked on. he's a pretty funny guy. has all the money in the world but eats at McDonalds and El Pollo Loco. always wears nice suits with tennis shoes.. and weird ties.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/07/2005 11:28:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Thanks, I will give it a go. How about the Sonatine DVD problems? Or did you watch it on VHS?



Yeah I saw it on vhs, so I can't help you here.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/07/2005 13:04:14
Message:

Last night I was forced to watch part of the Super Bowl.

It sucked.

But the pizza was good.

Does this count or should I take it to another thread?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/07/2005 13:12:04
Message:

Watching right now: the Poseidon Adventure. It's quite boring.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Monsieur
Replied on: 02/07/2005 13:24:26
Message:

Yesterday night I watched a film with Demi Moore and Alec Baldwin. It was pretty bad. I fell asleep before the end.


I will show you fear in a handful of dust


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:21:00
Message:

I just watched "Taking lives". I've never heard anything about this movie before, and I liked it. The Clash were excelent too!


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:35:52
Message:

Taking Lives is OK, not bad. It's was worth it just to fall in love with Ms Jolie. I was never a fan before that film.

I am going to watch Girl, interupted in half an hour. Any good?

By the way, who won the Superbowl?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:36:28
Message:

last night i watched the towering inferno again

wooo!



Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:44:33
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by rita

I just watched "Taking lives". I've never heard anything about this movie before, and I liked it. The Clash were excelent too!





What! What! What!
Clash? Explain please.

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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:46:15
Message:

Yes, the second song on the film, Should I stay or should I go?


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:50:47
Message:

Tell us more, Rita! Does the movie star the Clash or merely
feature one of their songs? What's the deal?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:52:33
Message:

Only one song Kiki, that is very bad because it starts with U2 and finish with U2...don't be that excited!


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:53:48
Message:

They are not in it. Naughty rita, tricking these nice people.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:55:27
Message:

They are always tricking me, it's my turn now.


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 15:59:47
Message:

Hehe, very true. Revenge is sweet eh rita?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 16:00:53
Message:

A vingança é terrivel!


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/07/2005 16:25:40
Message:

Ooooh. My mix was gonna start with Joe Strummer and end with
the Clash. But then I changed my mind. But it will still feature
Joe and the Clash. Just not bookended.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/07/2005 16:27:35
Message:

You can do the whole mix with Clash and Strummer man, that would be a good one


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/07/2005 17:58:29
Message:

Yes it would!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2005 18:29:17
Message:

I just finished watching Girl, interupted. Very very good. The best film I have seen in a while. I never realised Ms Jolie could act so well.

I have to go and finish crying now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/07/2005 18:38:49
Message:

I love men who are in touch with their sensitive side.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/07/2005 18:53:15
Message:

Mikey no, no no noooo.

really? I just watched girl interrupted also and was amused for half of it and then thought it got seriously lame and cliched.



Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 02/07/2005 18:56:15
Message:

girl, interrupted is the only film with brittany murphy in it where she is somewhat tolerable. daisy and her dead chickens, she was great in that roll.


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/07/2005 19:01:20
Message:

what else was the liar girl in, it's been bugging me for the whole film



Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 02/07/2005 19:05:44
Message:

who are you talking about, tre? georgina?


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/07/2005 19:09:36
Message:

thats her, wizard of oz lying bad dress (i can't remember her actual name and forgot to check)



Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 02/07/2005 19:13:03
Message:

i know she was in the astronaut's wife (which i hated) and the faculty (which i loved).


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/08/2005 01:23:39
Message:

Need help for tonight... I have the choice between Legally Blonde and The Towering Inferno. I think I know what Tre would choose but what does everyone else think?


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/08/2005 01:57:30
Message:

Legally Blonde, every time.


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2005 03:42:22
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

Mikey no, no no noooo.

really? I just watched girl interrupted also and was amused for half of it and then thought it got seriously lame and cliched.






Tre, will you do me a favour and let me know when you DO agree with me (if you ever do again). Disagreeing with me is getting boring now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/08/2005 09:30:01
Message:

Goodbye Lenin.

An East German family tries to hide the impending reunification of Germany from their mother who has spent the last eight months in coma. It is an excellent film. Now I want to go visit Berlin even more.

wilhelm


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2005 09:36:42
Message:

I hear Berlin is one hell of a happening city.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/08/2005 09:39:41
Message:

In nudist circles most definately.

wilhelm


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2005 09:45:20
Message:

That too huh? I mean in an arty, creative kind of way. With or without your clothes on.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/08/2005 10:34:29
Message:

I just watched 'Kiss Me Guido'. Very funny. The last line in that movie being one of the funniest.

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2005 10:42:13
Message:

I remember Pulp Fiction having a killer last line.

Man I crack myself up, I really do.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/08/2005 10:47:14
Message:

i love that one line from that one movie.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/08/2005 11:01:01
Message:

I love that one actor from that movie, yeah, that one.

My friend who works at a bookstore goes ballistic when she talks
about how at least twice a day some customer will ask for that book, you
know the one, with, um, well, the author's name, no, don't know the
author's name but the book's title has the word "the" in it and it's
by, you know, that author.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/08/2005 11:17:55
Message:

Okay here we go:

In kiss me guido this italian guy finds his girlfriend screwing his brother. He decides to move to the "city". He already lives in the Bronx working at a pizza joint with Joey Chips so to hear him say move to the city from the Bronx is pretty bfunny in itself. He answers a roomate ad looking for GWM. He has know idea what GWM is so the hilarity insues. He wants to be an actor and ends up overcoming his homophobia in the process of preparing for a play. At the end all these guidos from the neighborhood show up cause they here he is in a play. His buddy Joey Chips from the pizza joint ends up picking up what he believes is a woman but in actuality is one of the very gay guys (from thoughout the movie) in very scarey, unconvincing drag. The next day back at the pizza joint Joey Chips is bragging about his conquest at the pizza joint. the whole scene is shot looking out of the pizza oven. He is descibing how wild this chick from the city was to a couple of the guys. How she went down on him right there in the parking lot. They ask "Did ya bang her?" He's like "I was too drunk I passed out." They ask "What did she look like?" and as he's closing the pizza oven and all is about to go black, he says "She looked like Marylin Monroe" She was hideous! It was hilarious!

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/08/2005 11:27:42
Message:

Taking your word for it.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/08/2005 11:32:03
Message:

just finished the second series of the office - better than the first i would say

netflix can't bring me the office special and shaolin soccer fast enough

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/08/2005 11:52:46
Message:

i forgot to say about DEMONLOVER.. despite that it was disappointing, it had an interesting score by Sonic Youth.. almost all feedback and noise. i don't think there was one guitar chord or note plucked in the whole score. very minimal and moody. reminded me of some of David Lynch's sound work.

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2005 15:26:35
Message:

I have Shaolin Soccer on my list too. Let me know how it goes.

I bet they don't have moves that I 'aint got.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/09/2005 01:55:47
Message:

OK so I watched Legally Blonde and it wasn't really as good as I expected. Probably because the French translation sucked.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/09/2005 04:48:34
Message:

You expected it to be good?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/09/2005 05:05:22
Message:

Uh... yeah. I had heard good things about it. There were some pretty funny quotes though.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/09/2005 14:16:45
Message:

Just saw The Aviator.
I enjoyed it. Makes me wanna see Hell's Angels, Scarface and The Outlaw.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/09/2005 16:02:31
Message:

I just watched Snatch. Good film, I liked it. Very similar in many ways to Lock Stock... though, but hey, if you liked that you've a safe bet here.
Another one alongside Twelve Monkeys where Brad Pitt is good for the role he plays, rather than just as a pretty face.
Vinnie Jones also continues to surprise me - typecast he may be, but he was good in this movie.


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/09/2005 16:51:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Just saw The Aviator.
I enjoyed it. Makes me wanna see Hell's Angels, Scarface and The Outlaw.



why does it want to make you see those films?




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 02/10/2005 04:07:38
Message:

You mean apart from the fact that Howard Hughes produced Scarface and directed the other two and that the first half of the aviator is about those films?


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/10/2005 07:34:53
Message:

I just saw Shaun of The Dead. Good movie! I enjoyed it very much. For a Zombie flick it was very funny.
Much funnier than that shitty Anchorman movie Monkey loves so much.

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/10/2005 07:42:59
Message:

Whatever grannyfucker!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/10/2005 07:50:28
Message:

Yeah, your granny. She's good too!

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/10/2005 08:29:59
Message:

I'd rather have it this way around, wrinklelicker!

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/10/2005 14:34:36
Message:

I just watched Evil Dead 2.
I think I prefer the first still, just about, but this movie was a riot. I like that there were no artistic pretensions to try and recreate the low budget first film, but instead they just piled in more of everything. More gore, more humour, more blood, everything.

Favourite part - Ash cuts his hand off, sticks it under a bucket and puts a pile of books on top to keep it in. Top of the pile: Farewell To Arms.
Genius.


"What sounds to you like a big load of trashy noise, is in fact the brilliant music of a genius"


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/12/2005 08:55:16
Message:

Bad Education, Almodovar's latest film. The film didn't involve me as much as his previous two films, All about my mother and Talk to her but visually it was excellent. Anyone else seen it? What did you think?

wilhelm


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/12/2005 09:24:28
Message:

I watched Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless last mind last night, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm a big fan of Charlie Kaufmann's writing, and I think this is the first of his films I've seen where the cinematography and visual concept match up perfectly with the script. I particularly liked the juxtapositions of memories into each other, for example the train through the bookshop, and while it seemed all over the place in terms of a linear story, it made sense perfectly.
I thought Jim Carrey was superb - its a relief when he plays a character not related to his own personality, and when he does (see also, Truman Show), you can forget its Jim Carrey and really get involved with the character. Kate Winslet was great as well.

Thumbs up, baby.


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/12/2005 10:18:02
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

You mean apart from the fact that Howard Hughes produced Scarface and directed the other two and that the first half of the aviator is about those films?



oh yeah.. oops




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/12/2005 17:45:56
Message:

Bollywood hits vol 2. Does anything else need to be said?


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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/12/2005 17:47:02
Message:

funnily I switched on the tv and evil dead 2 was on so i watched that.

bruce campbell is h-o-t



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/12/2005 17:49:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Bollywood hits vol 2. Does anything else need to be said?



can you tell us more about the film?



ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/12/2005 18:34:29
Message:

Well I think you're playing with me but it's full of all the music numbers from recent Bollywood flicks. Do you know any Bollywood?
It kicks ass! The ladies are super hot! The guys are super dorks. It's often unintentionally hilarious. Just fun to watch. If you're having a bad day, put this stuff on and all will be good.

Check out anything with Amisha Patel




or Sameera.






http://www.indiaplaza.com/catalog/video+dvd/videocatalog.asp?place=US&subcatid=104&catid=1452&majorcat=videostore&subcat=dvd

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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/12/2005 18:50:09
Message:

do i know Bollywood? does a bear defecate in the woods?

actually i haven't sen as many as i'd like. but i've liked what i've seen.

in related news, i have might have a date with an Indian girl coming up. to be continuted..




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/12/2005 22:03:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop


in related news, i have might have a date with an Indian girl coming up. to be continuted..




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



Full details via private email please!

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Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/13/2005 14:45:36
Message:

Over the weekend I had watched Dusk 'Til Dawn, Kill Bill Volume Two, and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/13/2005 14:49:41
Message:

Like? Dislike?

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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/13/2005 14:51:03
Message:

yesterday i saw million dollar baby- SUCKED. eastwood is a totally overrated director ( i didn't think mystic river was the masterpiece everyone said it was either - the performances were great, but thats where it ends), and a SHIT actor. he was basically dirty harry in this film, like he is in all films. and the film this one ripped off the most: the unforgiven, ANOTHER eastwood film. totally dissappointing - only worth seeing for hillary swank, who was quite good.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/13/2005 14:54:33
Message:

Kill Bill two was very disapointing for me, did you liked it Sir Rock?


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/13/2005 14:58:20
Message:

i thought kill bill 2 was much better than kill bill 1 and i LOVED kill bill 1 - kb 2 was one of the top 3 films of last year (along w/ sideways and eternal sunshine...)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/13/2005 15:03:30
Message:

I loved Eternal sunshine, but Kill Bill two, for me it was a lot worst than the first.
I'm going to watch Vera Drake tomorrow, I hope that it is as good as it has been said.


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/13/2005 15:23:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

yesterday i saw million dollar baby- SUCKED. eastwood is a totally overrated director ( i didn't think mystic river was the masterpiece everyone said it was either - the performances were great, but thats where it ends), and a SHIT actor. he was basically dirty harry in this film, like he is in all films. and the film this one ripped off the most: the unforgiven, ANOTHER eastwood film. totally dissappointing - only worth seeing for hillary swank, who was quite good.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!





Easy now, easy! The guy has been making great movies for years. I am also a bit dissapointed with his latest efforts, but lets not throw it all in the barrel. Lets cut him some slack, he is getting up there in age.

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Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/13/2005 15:46:32
Message:

Well, of the three films I watched over the weekend KB2 was the most entertaining. I got thrown out of the theater on two seperate occasions while trying to sneak into this film (Hey, I bought tickets, I wouldn't steal, but they weren't for that particular film). I'm glad I finally got around to seeing the first thing. I thought Michael Madsen was top notch; I was glad to see him and QT working together again. I thought it did what (I at least thought) the first one set it up to do, answer the questions proposed in the first one. I think that together, the two films are sort of like comparing apples and oranges. They both share some similar qualities, but its hard to call one better than the other, simply because they are too different.

As for the other movies I watched over the weekend, FDTD is always a lot of fun, some great lines (see movie quotes thread for my favorite), and I thought that Lock Stock was better than Snatch, although I need to see that one again.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/13/2005 17:41:12
Message:

I just watched Leaving Las Vegas. It was OK, certainly some excellent performances. There were few surprises in the film, you kind of knew how the whole thing was gonna pan out, which does mean it loses something as a film for me. Cage's character was difficult to watch for the most part, which is how he should be, and Shue's character was the only one I had any affection for. That coupled with the expected ending (I'm glad it wasn't a happy one though), meant that it certainly was no feel-good movie, but I just felt there was something missing. It finished with me feeling a little indifferent, leaving only a memory of some fine performances, and not much else.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/13/2005 20:41:52
Message:

couldn't disagree more about MILLION DOLLAR BABY. i thought it was excellent. i think Clint Eastwood has truly proven himself as a masterful director. methodical, no frills.. straightforward well-crafted direction. excellent casting and a great script. i also thought his performance was excellent in the film. probably my #2 film of the year.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/14/2005 07:39:35
Message:

i really don't see what the big deal about million dollar baby is. honestly - you had two older actors playing INTO, not against their stereotypical roles, a script that went on far too long and was loaded with unrealistic elements (in what was meant to be a realistic film). the direction was so heavy handed that i honestly could not enjoy certain parts because i was being beaten over my head with it. straight forward can be done in a great way (the station agent, the straight story, sideways, the godfather) or it can be cliche. this film was cliche from top to bottom.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/14/2005 08:42:18
Message:

i thought EVERYTHING worked perfectly, "top to bottom" - the script (not exactly cliche. you can't tell me you saw it going in that direction).. the actors, Hillary Swank will probably win Best Actress and deserves it, Morgan Freeman's narration was as good as SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Eastwood, the direction - i thought the pacing was perfect in this film. and the the slightly restrained directing style fit the story.

i can see not liking it. i don't usually go for this kind of (sappy) film, but i thought it was very well done.

to call Eastwood and overrated director and "shit" actor though.. those are fighting words.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/14/2005 09:10:27
Message:

i think the mark of a great actor is making you forget mid-film that they are an actor, and for a few minutes to beleive that they are their character - eastwood is always eastwood.

i thought the pacing was good, but the film is not built on that alone. i did see the film taking the turns it took, i just didn't know how it would get there (not the end end, but the 2/3 way through plot point). i really was hugely dissappointed - the most i've been in a theater since seeing mystic river - see a pattern forming?

but hey, i like wilco - so we'll just have to agree to disagree on this front. but i did join the quesedillamaster yahoo group today for some good recipes!

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/14/2005 09:12:09
Message:

you name the time and place (for the fist fight)

ps. welcome to the group (quesadilla group)



ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/14/2005 09:17:03
Message:

well i hope to take an LA trip this summer, so maybe then we can duel and then have some beers or something

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/14/2005 11:46:13
Message:

yeah, someone i work with didn't like it either. so of course we had a fist fight.

in the end though, i respect his opinion and he respects mine.

you know that restaurant she works at in the film? that's right down the street from my apartment. and the beach she runs on is exactly where i go running. which only added to my enjoyment of the film




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/14/2005 11:57:16
Message:

I was watching Dodgeball last night. I'm not sure if it's good or not because I was answering questions from this girl I met Friday that is looking for love and marriage with in two years. Help me get rid of her!

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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/14/2005 12:00:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I was watching Dodgeball last night. I'm not sure if it's good or not because I was answering questions form this girl I met that is looking for love and marriage. Help me get rid of her!



the old no-response is always a good method. tried and true.



a good friend of mine and usually have very similar tastes in films, but depart radically when it comes to Ben Stiller movies. he thought ZOOLANDER sucked (whereas i think it's a masterpiece, sort of) and thought DODGEBALL was excellent (whereas i thought it kind of sucked) ..





ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 02/14/2005 12:03:17
Message:

Hey Kok, haven't you posted before about girls not leaving you alone?

You're too nice, best bite the bullet.

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/14/2005 12:03:53
Message:

dodgeball did suck - we may disagree on eastwood, but we agree on stiller

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/14/2005 12:08:54
Message:

I'm sure they've all been discussed already, but this weekend I saw Napolean Dynamite, Life Aquatic and The Incredibles. I thought ND was very so-so. It had some funny moments, but was mostly boring. The funny moments were funny though. Life Aquatic was great because Wes Anderson and Bill Murray (and the rest of the cast) are great. The look and feel of the film was wonderfull. I found the pacing a bit slow, but it's a joy to just look at. Incredibles was terrific and thoroughly entertaining. "My God you've gotten fat" is the line of the year from a very memorable character.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/14/2005 13:09:42
Message:

Today I watched Vera Drake, and I loved it, it was very good.


So this is for when you're feeling happy again
And this is for when you're feeling sad
And this is for when you feel...
Something


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/15/2005 07:45:14
Message:

I put Dodgeball on my Amazon rental list, but I am not sure if I should have bothered now. Is it really that bad?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/15/2005 07:52:52
Message:

dodgeball is funny at times, but to me is a subpar comedy

last night i watched true romance (which i hadn't seen in years) and shaolin soccer, which i thought was hillarious and really fun to watch. today i plan on (finally, i've had it since mid-january) watching wild at heart.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/15/2005 07:59:14
Message:

I was thinking about Wild At Heart the other night when I was watching Leaving Las Vegas. I always get them mixed up. It's a good film as I remember.

Looking forward to seeing Shaolin Soccer now.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/15/2005 12:05:11
Message:

saw wild at heart - it was ok - i like the lynch stuff, but i'm just not a big nic cage fan

tomorrow i'll be watching Mean Streets for the first time (how did i miss it for so long?)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/15/2005 13:54:52
Message:

Never seen it either. Tonight I am gonna watch The Breakfast Club again.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/15/2005 16:23:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

tomorrow i'll be watching Mean Streets for the first time (how did i miss it for so long?)




you're in for a treat




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/15/2005 17:11:40
Message:

The Breakfast club just finished. I remember how good that film is, and how Allison is pretty much my perfect woman.

This place reminds me of The Breakfast Club.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/15/2005 18:10:24
Message:

Well Homer, if this the breakfast club, who's who? Like which forum member matches with each character?


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2005 04:49:33
Message:

Good question. I wasn't meaning in such a specific way, I just just meant a group of quite different people from varied backgrounds, locked together in a room, discussing their problems, arguing, forming friendships. I guess it would be interesting if anyone does have a theory on who could be each character specificly.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/16/2005 05:19:00
Message:

Anyone in Maths club?
Which one was Allison, the stuck-up ginge or the dandruffed alternative type?


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2005 05:33:04
Message:

The dandruffed alternative type. Doesn't sound great put like that, but she was.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2005 08:49:40
Message:

dandruff is hot




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 02/16/2005 09:43:57
Message:

Molly Ringwald was the princess type. I'm guessing we would be over-represented in the Anthony Michael Hall (geeky), Judd Nelson (rebel), and Ally Sheady categories. Any Emilio Esteves (jock types) out there?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2005 14:04:22
Message:

don't forget the Principal.

and the janitor.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2005 14:22:01
Message:

I'll be the janitor. Always here, the 'eyes and ears' of the forum. I guess the principal will have to be whoever tells people off the most. Who is always on people's backs?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/16/2005 14:52:21
Message:

can i be the pane of glass emilio breaks by screaming after smoking up?

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2005 15:06:51
Message:

That's erm.....an unusual part, but sure, why not. You got it Brian. It's yours.

OK, Escape From New york is on T.V now, going to watch it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2005 15:10:34
Message:

can i be Molly Ringwald's underwear?




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/16/2005 15:43:34
Message:

Just watched Kill Bill Vol.1, I haven't seen it since it was in cinemas. I vaguely remember a pretty mixed response to the film on release, but I don't know why. I think its excellent, almost poetic in parts. Very homage-nous (made up word! Ace!) but it adds to the charm.

I have KB2 to watch over the weekend, which I haven't seen yet.


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 02/16/2005 15:54:04
Message:

Show Dick some respect.

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2005 16:44:07
Message:

2 weeks Bender, i gotcha for 2 weeks \m/




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/16/2005 20:33:19
Message:

just watched mean streets - everything i hoped for

tomorrow will be the first day this week i won't be watching a film i haven't seen before (unless something is on tv)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/17/2005 04:21:34
Message:

Yeah I think I will watch one of my rental films tonight, make a change from seeing films that I have already seen too. Now am I in the mood for sick horror, thriller or thrilling Japanese action horror?

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/17/2005 17:38:59
Message:

I just watched Fargo. This film is considered a classic isn't it? No way. It's OK, but far from a classic The acting was good (especially Macey), except for the really annoying pregnant cop, her character was just very annoying. And is everyone from that part of the world a moron? And do they all talk as though they and everyone around them is slow?

It's based on a true story, yet they seemed like they tried to turn it into a comedy. not a very funny one though. It didn't seem to show much respect to the dead (as claimed at the start).

By the way, I assume that money turned up eventually. Was it ever reported in real life?



Love, love, my season


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/17/2005 19:11:02
Message:

Oh man, Mike, you're breaking my heart. I don't really feel like defending Fargo, and I'm sure that there are plenty of forumers here who would love to, but that is one of my favorite flicks by the Coens. Right up there with Lebowski and Blood Simple.

I rented a bunch of movie to take on my vacation to Aspen next week. I've got Elephant, Mean Creek, City of God (Cidade de Deus), and a few others that I can't think of right now. Going to be a great week.


I will never say the word procrastinate again, I'll never see myself in the mirror with my eyes closed.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/17/2005 19:39:47
Message:

City of God is a fantastic film. loved every second of it

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/18/2005 03:01:35
Message:

City Of God is indeed fantastic.

I knew that pointing out my gripes about Fargo was not gonna be popular, but I am just being honest. Perhaps it was 'cos I was expecting a classic I don't know, but either way I would have found that cop extremely annoying.

Like I said though, it wasn't a bad film obviously, but it just wasn't a classic for me.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:23:39
Message:

City Of God was incredibly good yes and I would love to watch it again but I don't know if I can stomach that scene where they shoot the little kid's foot. That was horrific.

Fargo is bloody terrific. I saw it without knowing much about the film and it blew me away. It might've just caught you in the wrong mood Homer.

I'm seeing Sideways tomorrow or the day after. Talking about huge expectations.

wilhelm


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:28:16
Message:

Possibly offerw, but the more I think about it the more I think I will only ever like it as a good film, and never see it as the classic that so many do. TO be fair, I have done a bit of research and it does appear that opinion is divided with the public on this one.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:30:59
Message:

Cidade de Deus was a movie that I enjoyed a lot, and it's even better, and most of you won´t understand that, to listen in our language, the way the brazilians speak is very funny, they have a lot of funny expressions that makes the dialogs even better.
I've been in a place like that, visiting only, and it's really scary!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:39:36
Message:

I completely do understand rita. I can't imagine that a Portuguese only speaker would enjoy many English speaking films as much as we do either. It completely makes sense.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:44:07
Message:

Yep Homer, I've also a few films everybody shouted "classic" at first and I just didn't get at all. The Fight Club springs to mind. I hated it from halfway through.

wilhelm


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/18/2005 09:48:13
Message:

Well there you go, I love that movie. I guess it's all a matter of opinion. But then again, isn't everything. Keeps things interesting I guess.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/18/2005 10:12:44
Message:

I stuck that on recently for a friend(who happens to be a huge movie buff), and he was'nt to impressed. I kind of got that disappointed feeling you get from a negative reaction to something you like. Not that I'm the world's biggest Fight Club fan, or anything. Panic Room was'nt that great, and I don't mean because it was a more conventional movie. It just lacked that extra spark.


Reply author: stymie
Replied on: 02/18/2005 10:16:18
Message:

I watched " SAW " on tuesday and was very pleased! What an ending! The re-release of " Donnie Darko " was great as well!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/18/2005 10:17:38
Message:

It is such a let down when you advise your friends to see "this brilliant film which will blow your mind away" and they return from it unimpressed. I once made my friends drive to another town to see The Bad Lieutenant and they hated it. I don't implore friends to go see films I love too often anymore.

wilhelm


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/18/2005 10:22:30
Message:

I'm waiting for the right time to spring the extended Lord Of The Rings on friends who hav'nt seen it. Of course, as well as all the wonderful spectacle and charactors, there's a lot of plot and dialogue going on that probably confuses a lot of people with no interest in the books. The trilogy is so long and involving, you kind of have to stick the kettle on and settle down and pay attention!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/19/2005 02:34:16
Message:

I'm going with the majority on Fargo here. It didn't really grab me the first time I saw it, but I gave it another chance and now have no hesitation in calling it a classic. Frances McDormand is actually wonderfully subtle and likable, I didn't find her annoying at all, and I agree that William H Macy is superb - he always is. Steve Buscemi's also great, he's still one of my favourite actors. It's a very atmospheric movie, mostly because of the huge amounts of white involved on-screen.
I'd suggest 'based on a true story' to have more pronounced inverted commas though, Mike.

I watched Kill Bill 2 last night, thoroughly enjoyed it as with the first. It's a loss less violent, but the Tarantino dialogues are more in place. I especially enjoyed the ending in Bill's villa, discussing Superman. I thought David Carradine and Michael Madsen were particularly clever - the way in which you begin to feel sorry for Bud right up until the time he shoots Uma... The Pai Mei scenes were pretty good as well.
Now, I'm off to practice my Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique.


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/19/2005 07:01:01
Message:

Doesn't Steve Buscemi pick good movies? He never seems to pick a bad one.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/19/2005 07:17:31
Message:

just saw ray - jamie foxx was quite good, but i thought there were a lot of problems with the film

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/19/2005 07:40:12
Message:

I don't fancy that film at all, I doubt I will ever see it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 02/19/2005 10:37:32
Message:

I just watched Anchorman and did not pee my pants laughing as I thought I would.

There I said it, no doubt there will now be further mud slinging and name calling.

I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/19/2005 11:40:03
Message:

Only from me. I guess this movie was just made for me. Cool! My own personal movie.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/19/2005 18:12:21
Message:

Corndog?

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Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 02/19/2005 20:27:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Doesn't Steve Buscemi pick good movies? He never seems to pick a bad one.




you must see Living In Oblivion, my favorite movie... (Steve is the lead)

I just watched the Green Mile on Tv, so it was censored a bit, but I thought is was good...

Floops quesedillas zijn te vergelijken met het likken van fatsige Albert's aars nadat hij een fles laxeermiddel heeft leeggedronken.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/19/2005 23:04:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Doesn't Steve Buscemi pick good movies? He never seems to pick a bad one.

Love, love, my season



Conair?

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/20/2005 04:07:31
Message:

I knew someone would say Conair, but I like that film. Try again,

Thanks for the recommendation LBF.

EDIT: I just searched for it on Amazon, and they only have NTSC copies. Damn it.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/20/2005 04:28:05
Message:

I just watched Men O'War, a twenty minute Laurel & Hardy film. Funny stuff, brought back a lot of memories as a child.

Love, love, my season


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/20/2005 11:25:04
Message:

HPM, did you get the Corndog man yet?

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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/20/2005 11:43:04
Message:

I watched the Quiet American, very good movie, I wasn't expecting, so, it was a good surprise.


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 02/20/2005 11:51:27
Message:

I just watched Supersize Me. I now feel the peverse compulsion, despite having not eaten from the golden arches in probably over a year, to eat a big mac - I also want to throw up & go vegan after watching it. That was quite a frightening documentary.

I'd be safe and warm if I was in L.A
California Dreamin' on such a winter's day


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/20/2005 12:45:16
Message:

Go vegan Surfer, it's a wonderful choice!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/20/2005 13:01:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Doesn't Steve Buscemi pick good movies? He never seems to pick a bad one.

Love, love, my season



28 days? (not 28 days later, but 28 days, the sandra bullock rehab movie)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/20/2005 14:32:33
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

HPM, did you get the Corndog man yet?

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You not got my email?


Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/20/2005 14:38:22
Message:

I watched two hashsellers warming their hands off the fire of the roast chicken place on Escudellers and shouting fag in Spanish at an elderly Pakistani pushing himself backwards down the street on his wheelchair with his one leg.

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: soundofataris
Replied on: 02/20/2005 17:04:18
Message:

I just watched 'Mr Smith Goes to Washington.' There was something Capra-esque about the whole production. Neat.

---------------------------------------
I go to bakeries all day long
There's a lack of sweetness in my life
People in love are stupid and gross.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/20/2005 17:39:28
Message:

i just finished 'the mayor of sunset strip' - sad and touching and undoubtably cool

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/20/2005 21:53:24
Message:

i rented David Cronenberg's VIDEODROME and the collected of Spike Jonze (videos, shorts etc..).. but havne't watched them yet so i guess i have no right to post here




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/21/2005 03:16:10
Message:

I watched House Of 100 Corpses last night and I was dissapointed again. I saw some good reviews for this when it came out, but it's just a rip-off of Texas Chainsaw Massacre (even set around the same time), but not half as good. It's not even as good as the TCM remake. It's supposed to be sick, but isn't. It's supposed to be scary, but isn't. I found myself waiting for it to end. Rather boring really.

I guess only the Japanese can make great horror at the moment.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/21/2005 06:28:25
Message:

Savage New Times

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/21/2005 07:35:11
Message:

Yesterday I saw one of the worst movies I have ever seen. It was a spanish flick called La Secta Sin Nombre (The Nameless in english). I've never tried making a Bottom 3 Movies list but this one would be in it (OK, let's try: 1) The Patriot; 2) The Nameless; 3) The 5th Element). It seems the movie won several prizes in festivals and it leaves me speechless.

Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/21/2005 07:39:12
Message:

The 5th Element!? Are you mad?

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/21/2005 07:51:05
Message:

Quite sane. I didn't like 5th Element either, it was like being fucked in the eye. Speaking of which, put the remake of Moulin Rouge on the list too.

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/21/2005 07:52:16
Message:

Oh well, each to their own.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/21/2005 07:56:38
Message:

If they'd paid the same attention to the script as the costumes it would have been formidable.

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:00:05
Message:

I'll add Moulin Rouge to my Worst Movies list with great pleasure. And Braveheart too.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:07:08
Message:

How about shrek?

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:10:53
Message:

Shrek was OK. I think Shrek 2 sucked but I'm not sure cause I saw it in really bad conditions (on a spanish-dubbed boot DVD with a crappy sound in a car).


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:11:49
Message:

I went to the second part and got so irritated I left to look at the paintings in the foyer. It didn't help I was beside an American couple who were really getting into it, clapping and howling at the lamest jokes.

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:14:09
Message:

The 5th element sucked ass! The hot model chick was the only thing that kept my watching it.

So did SAW by the way.

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/21/2005 08:33:52
Message:

That's another that divides opinion. I loved SAW.

This just backs up the Frago thing. It's all about opinions.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/21/2005 11:34:50
Message:

Frago rock?

I never really like that either

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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/21/2005 11:37:15
Message:

dance your cares away (clap clap)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:32:13
Message:

i watched LOST HIGHWAY last night instead of my other movies. probably not my Lynch film, but very enjoyable for all the Lynch reasons.

I re- fell in love with Patricia Arquette watching it. you knew he shouldn't have gotten involved with her, but i would have done the same thing if i was Balthazar Getty's character..






ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:35:04
Message:

I watched Sexy Beast yesterday. Great performance by Ben Kingsley, but for some reason I can't decide if I really liked the movie. I need help with this decision.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:39:24
Message:

you liked it, but you probably won't buy it on DVD




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:40:56
Message:

You don't need to see my identification.

--

"Here love," brakes on a high squeak, "it´s not backstage at the old Windmill or something, you know."


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:41:14
Message:

Sorry, can't help you speedy...would like to, but I think I didn't saw that one!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:41:30
Message:

That's true. In a way, I did like it. But half way through, I was like.. I kinda want to do something else right now. Maybe it's because I wasn't really in the mood to watch a movie, and was just killing time until the All Star game started. Really though, that was a terrific performance by Ben Kingsley. But the story was sort of... I guess I just didn't really care about the characters.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:58:07
Message:

you also don't like Wilco, even though you think you might.





ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 13:59:52
Message:

You're thin Wilco ice as it is, so just tell me whether or not you like Sexy Beast so we can all get on with our lives/listening to Wilco.

PS I finaly bought Summerteeth. It's amazing.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:05:48
Message:

Not again, the Wilco thread is comming...


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:09:52
Message:

i thought you wanted to know if you liked it..

i liked it too, but do remember it feeling a bit more slow in the 2nd half. Ben Kingsley's performance makes the film. he deserved all the acclaim he got for that.

but this isn't about me, i'm here to help you with your decisions.


pizza toppings for instance: you'd rather have a pepperoni, sausage mushroom slice than one with bell peppers, onions and olives. though the latter would be quite tasty too




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:12:18
Message:

It was one of those, "help me with my opinion by giving me yours", sorta deals. As for pizza, I don't eat pizza anymore, and I'll thank you not to remind me.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:17:54
Message:

and my response was one of those "jokes".. how could you not eat pizza? that's un-American.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:33:52
Message:

The American pizza is the bloody problem! Too much fat, simple carbs, etc... sure, it's tasty beyond tasty, but it does not fit into my current crazy diet. I still make little pizzas at home with Nan bread (the greatest invention ever, btw), salsa and various healthy (well, as healthy as I can find) meats. I even cut out cheese. Speaking of cheese, I tried low fat cheese, and it was nasty. Worse than processed cheese. It was like plastic. Anyone have any good low fat cheese recomendations?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:39:17
Message:

maybe you should just go move to Afghanistan cuz since you don't eat pizza you're pretty much one step away from being a terrorist anyway.

let me guess, you also "cut out" burgers and donuts?




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:43:35
Message:

Oh man, burgers and donuts were the first to go. Then pizza, whole milk, and shaving. Next up: freedom.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:51:38
Message:

"Hi, i'm speedy_m"






ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:54:48
Message:

I'm the world most notorious and hated criminal, and they can't post one picture of me were I don't look hagard. Just because I've been living in caves for 4 years doesn't mean I don't take care of myself.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:57:00
Message:

Speedy, you want to live healthy, you want to cut out the whole blocks of lard and the $200 a day heroin addiction.


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/21/2005 14:58:39
Message:

i'm keeping my eye on you speedy.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/21/2005 15:19:51
Message:

thank you for the advise Tony, that's what friends are for...I didn't knew that Speedy was that dangerous!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/21/2005 15:21:51
Message:

So if I can get under $200 a day, I'll be alright? I think I can manage that. Though, knowing me, I'll probably just eat more blocks of lard to compensate.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/22/2005 19:05:10
Message:

'where the buffalo roam'

i rented it over the weekend, before hunter s. thompson took his own life. it was interesting to watch it from that perspective. bill murray was quite good in it. as was peter boyle. a totally different flavor than gilliam's 'fear and loathing in las vegas'

i'd recommend it to murray fans and thompson fans alike

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/22/2005 19:06:28
Message:

Just watched and enjoyed "Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy," a good enough documentary about Ron Jeremy and his 9-and-half-inch penis and
99-and-half-foot ego. I recommend this film to all.




I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/22/2005 19:09:19
Message:

i have a friend who used to be a drum tech for the monkees, and when they did a week in vegas, ron jeremy came to one of their shows. he signed the trumpet player's horn 'blow this - ron jeremy' which might be my favorite autograph phrase of all time, minus david lovering's 'magically yours' which he signed my photo with

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/22/2005 19:26:42
Message:

Ole Ronnie was signing every boob and butt in sight in this movie, Brian.

Me, I'd rather have a signed Dave Lovering photo. Lucky you!

Also saw the other night "Vanity Fair," which was all Monsooned up and
vibrant and saffron colored and peacocky thanks to Mira Nair's liberal
interpretation of that fun book.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/22/2005 19:32:16
Message:

the last time i saw the catholics, d.l. opened (he actually opened both times) and was selling tshirts and autographed photos. i snagged one of each (plus a 2nd copy of pistolero) at that show

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/22/2005 20:22:46
Message:

back on topic!

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Reply author: martha_promise
Replied on: 02/22/2005 23:01:51
Message:

Johnny Horton plays an incredible tune called Lost Highway.

Watched Donnie Darko (finally) and Hitchcock's Rope, which is absolutly amazing. There's only three cuts throughout the whole flick. Fucking incredible.

~~Come inside, or...Go Away.~~


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/22/2005 23:08:07
Message:

i saw Ron Jeremy at, of all things, a Luis Bunuel double feature here in LA. THE DISCREET CHARM OF BOURGEOISIE and THAT OBSCURE OBJECT OF DESIRE. he was by himself, as was i, and i talked to him briefly about OBSCURE OBJECT at the intermission. i couldn't place who he was at the time, but it came to me afterward..

so no, i didn't have a chance to ask him for a part in a film..






ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/23/2005 03:16:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

The last time I saw the Catholics, McDave gave me a T-shirt.
And a smile. And a beer. And a hug.

Gonna go sob over my copy of Shepherd's Bush now.





I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank



Poor guy will never realise how close he came to a life in your basement.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/23/2005 05:58:45
Message:

Floop, I'm talking about Ron Jeremy not Jeremy Irons, silly!

Gotta go down toss some food down the basement stairs.



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/23/2005 06:04:48
Message:

I watched a movie yesterday that I can't remember the name...it was something like "Lost in the snow", it was very good, in Alaska, with a beautiful scenery.


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/23/2005 06:07:50
Message:

Yesterday I watched the first half of Men In Black. MIB-the movie isn't as good as MIB-the song (ha! who would've thought?) (I'm not talking about the Will Smith song)


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/23/2005 06:17:30
Message:

Great now, I've got "Gettin' Jiggy With it" stuck in my head. Thanks, Tennis.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/23/2005 06:41:11
Message:

Great now I have Kumbyah My Lord stuck in my head.

Any who... Last night I finished watching The Station Agent and Open Water.

Station Agent was a peek into the life of a few people over a couple of days. It wasn't good or bad.

Open water was not particularly good.

Listen folks, I want everyone on here to go rent Dogville pronto!

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/23/2005 06:48:10
Message:

No one has ever told me they liked Open Water. I will be forever
grateful to Floop, for telling me the plot and giving me his (thumbs down)
review.

Dogville, huh? Why? Break it down for me.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/23/2005 07:43:35
Message:

I watched the Who's TOMMY. Seriously, what was that?

PS Pinball Wizard is a great song, Elton John's boots are awesome.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/23/2005 07:59:39
Message:

I have Dogville on my list KoK, but it's been delayed. All in good time.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/23/2005 08:39:30
Message:

I've seen Dogville, pronto!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/23/2005 08:48:56
Message:

Rita lives in the land of Pronto. She tells me the wind tastes like gasoline.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/23/2005 08:54:25
Message:

don't tell them my secrets speedy...


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/23/2005 08:57:07
Message:

Rita does not live in the land of Pronto. She has no idea what the wind tastes like.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/23/2005 08:59:05
Message:

I only know how it smells like...
where's Pronto?


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/23/2005 09:02:09
Message:

You tell me Rita, Madame Mysterioso.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 02/23/2005 09:04:02
Message:

don't start me you smelly...sorry...speedy!


Tell me how this story ends
Before the fires go cold


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 02/23/2005 09:06:35
Message:

I always smell terrific. But seriously, TOMMY, didn't anyone else think it was kinda weak? And the step-father was a terrible singer.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/23/2005 13:31:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn


Dogville, huh? Why? Break it down for me.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank



Think along the lines of Animal Farm. I'm not sure that's a good comparison but... just watch it.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/23/2005 13:37:49
Message:

Fine. Next time I get a sitter, which will be six months from now, I'll try to
remember. Unless I go for a Jenna Jameson "film." She was in the
Ron Jeremy "biopic" last night and her make-up and the lighting
made her look old.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/23/2005 14:04:15
Message:

She's definately got some mileage as they say.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/23/2005 17:24:24
Message:

As they say.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/24/2005 10:00:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn


Dogville, huh? Why? Break it down for me.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Frank



Think along the lines of Animal Farm.
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Which one?

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/24/2005 14:58:44
Message:

28 Days Later. Not that impressed really, although I thought it was nicely shot. The scenes in the empty London with Godspeed You Black Emperor on the soundtrack were ace, but it lost me about halfway through and failed to regain my attention.


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/24/2005 15:03:45
Message:

huh?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/24/2005 15:56:43
Message:

I just watched the Manchurian Candidate. It was really good

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/24/2005 19:08:25
Message:

The remake, right?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/25/2005 17:29:04
Message:

I just watched Versus. It's a Japanese film and it's brilliant. Guns, blood, martial arts, comedy and zombies. What more could you ask for? Cool as.

Pure Reason Revolution


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 02/26/2005 01:44:39
Message:

i justed watched Constantine. no real expectations so it was a surprise as it was not all bad. quite liked the scene where keanu reeves gets to beat up on gavin rossdale. and the costumes for gabriel, lucifer, and balthazar were fuckin' A!


I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/26/2005 16:43:24
Message:

i watched 2 movies w/ the lady yesterday

#1 - love me if you dare - a french romantic comedy. decent; but not worth a second viewing
#2 - i heart huckabees - i heart good movies, and this was not one of them. really not good at all. and i expected so much.

and i'm currently re-watching man on the moon. ah, giamatti. even as a supporting player you steal the show.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/27/2005 08:40:58
Message:

Yesterday I watched Hide and Seek at the cinema. It's a movie with Robert DeNiro. It sucked even though Famke Janssen and Elizabeth Shue were in it too.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/27/2005 09:42:13
Message:

Last night I watched the Eurockness show and this morning I am
still happy. So many favorite parts, from Kim's intro remark "comment
allez vous motherfuckers" to a spotlight hitting Joey's beautiful
head and for one split second making it appear all orange. Don't even
get me started on Frank. Or the crowd. Lots of energy in that
happy, lucky French crowd.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/28/2005 02:33:21
Message:

"Eurockéennes"

Yeah, I know, that's unpronounceable even for us French. But that reminds me that I've had it on DivX for like 6 months now and still haven't seen it.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 02/28/2005 02:52:06
Message:

nobody else seen constantine yet?


I'm what you call a repeat offender. I repeat, I will offend again!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/28/2005 08:27:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

"Eurockéennes"

Yeah, I know, that's unpronounceable even for us French. But that reminds me that I've had it on DivX for like 6 months now and still haven't seen it.


Denis

"I believe in your perfect face..."



Non! Another faux pas! Is this as bad as my misspelling
Chuckie de Gaulle's name wrong?

P.S. Get up from your desk, leave the office, go home,
put in the DVD and watch the damn thing! NOW!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/28/2005 11:04:57
Message:

Hey Kathryn, next time I'm in the lovely state of Vermont I'd sit for your kids while you and Mr. Kathryn can catch a few flicks. I'm pretty well versed in the art of the baby-sit.

Brian, I'm with you 100% on Huckabees, I could barely sit through it. I'm considering watching it again though, for the sole reason that I think I approached the movie from the wrong angle. When originially viewing it, I was expecting something serious, well thought out, etc. I think that if I saw it again, and expected a more ridiculous plot, with some innane characters, I might enjoy it more. I'd be willing to give it another chance under different conditions in a few months.

Over the past week I saw the following movies:

-City of God: Incredible. So far my best movie of 2005.
-Mean Creek: Entertaining at most. Predictable.
-Cellular: I hate to admit it, but I had fun. William H. Macy always entertains, even in a trashy action thriller. Very reminiscent of Phone Booth (which I didn't like though).
-The Forgotten: Terrible. God-Awful. Doesn't need elaboration.
-Million Dollar Baby: Loved it. Only really weak point was Clint's performance. I thought that he didn't bring much to the role. Swank and Morgan Freeman were both incredible though, and I thought that they both deserve the Oscars that they won.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/28/2005 11:52:00
Message:

I saw Sideways at last, I was a bit worried that I was expecting too much but ended enjoying it tremendously. Did anyone read the novel? It looks like it could be worthwhile to read and also maybe the novel has a different ending.

wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/28/2005 12:29:38
Message:

Sir Mike

When do you arrive?

(We're getting a bunch of snow from tonight
until Thursday or something insane like that. Check out some
real skiing after that cushy Aspen powder!)




I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/28/2005 12:58:30
Message:

i just watched (for the 5th or 6th time) a movie i hope we all can agree is excellent - Evil Dead 2

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 02/28/2005 13:43:06
Message:

I've only seen Army of Darkness. I actually could watch it now if I like; I accidentally stole it from Blockbuster. (It was an accident, I swears!)

K, that snow of which you speak got me out of school early today at noon, and hopefully will keep me out tomorrow. I sing it's praises.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/28/2005 14:32:23
Message:

I was wondering to what we owed the pleasure of The Sir
during the school week!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/28/2005 14:44:35
Message:

I agree with you Brian, hence the sig. Which reminds me, I still have Army Of Darkness to watch at some point.
My favourite part in ED2 was definitely trapping the hand under the bucket, and the book that Ash put on top. Genius.

I just watched Look Around You (not a film, so don't ask). Some interesting facts:
Q. Who owns the world's most expensive computer:
A. Tony Curtis

Q. Which food product contains over a million ingredients?
A. 'Ultimate' Shepherds Pie


Ash wields the chainsaw attached to the stump where his hand used to be and straps a sawn-off shotgun across his back
Ash: "Groovy"


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/03/2005 15:07:13
Message:

I've just watched "TUVALU", did anyone see it? It's so wonderful, I don't have words to describe it...


The greatest thing, you'll ever learn,
is just to love, and be loved in return.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/03/2005 15:41:13
Message:

i watched two fantastic movies earlier in the week:

GHOST WORLD

and

RAGING BULL

both fantastic

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/03/2005 16:08:11
Message:

I just watched a great film that I had never even heard about before I watched it. Frequency. Excellent idea, well executed. I love nice surprises like that. Best film I have seen recently.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/03/2005 18:03:13
Message:

Snow White: A Tale Of Terror. An interesting adaption of the Grimm fairytale, with a slight reworking. I think they should make more dark adaptions of such tales. Signorney Weaver was excellent. I like that woman.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 03/03/2005 20:42:16
Message:


Stepford wives, I Robot.

Both were enjoyable movies.

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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/04/2005 11:04:34
Message:

Remake or original Step. Wives? Because one sucked and the
other was good.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/04/2005 17:12:17
Message:

Baise Moi. Now THAT'S how they should have made Thelma & Louise.

Seriously, I have never seen sex scenes like that in a 'regular' film before. I wonder if the Frenchies here know about it.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/04/2005 18:13:22
Message:

Homers, this is a family forum! Watch your language.
Do you know what that means in French?

(Is that the name of a movie you just watched?)


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/04/2005 19:03:33
Message:

today i watched 'the rutles 2 : can't buy me lunch" - i was hoping for a 25 years later 'where are they now' type thing - but its just interviewing celebrities about how much they love/respect the rutles. had its moments - mainly thanks to tom hanks and conan o'brien, but pretty much a waste.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/04/2005 19:26:05
Message:

Thanks for sparing us, Brian.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/05/2005 09:26:50
Message:

Thats is indeed the name of the film, and yes I know what it means, though it also translates as 'kiss me' (not the intended translation here though, as there is a whole lot more fucking than kissing).


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/05/2005 11:20:41
Message:

I'm glad you learn you know the more important
French terms, Homers.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/05/2005 11:46:03
Message:

I still can't believe what I saw in that movie.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/05/2005 18:14:38
Message:

I just saw The Rules Of Attraction. Good to see that the characters remain as dispicable in the film as they were in the book. Except for the girl who kills herself, that was pretty sad.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/05/2005 18:58:52
Message:

What did you see in that movie that you can't believe
you saw, Homers?

I just saw "The Last Testament: The Making of London
Calling," yet again. I still can't believe what I saw in it.




I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/06/2005 02:51:17
Message:

The first rule of Baise Moi is you do not talk about Baise Moi.

Seriously though, it was hardcore porn for large parts of it. It really was like they took Thelma And Louise and decided to go all out with it, and try their best to get it banned. Just not what you expect for a 'regular' film. I have since found out that it was given the same classification as hardcore porn in France, and there are two ex-porn actors in it (the two leading ladies).


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/06/2005 10:51:30
Message:

I watched a comedy this afternoon, I don't usually like comedies, but this one I surely recomend. Welcome to Collinwood, fabulous!


The greatest thing, you'll ever learn,
is just to love, and be loved in return.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/06/2005 11:11:04
Message:

I bet the former porn stars weren't as sexy as
the boys from the Clash playing their guitars
fully clothed. Paul Simonon....rrrrrow!


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 03/06/2005 11:41:08
Message:

i'm watching an all-day martha stewart living marathon on the style network. right now i'm learning how to properly row a canoe.


A monkey will eat dirt if you make him.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/06/2005 12:42:04
Message:

Martha's out of the pokey and about to make billions.




I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/06/2005 14:00:38
Message:

Last night I saw Thirteen Conversations about One Thing. I was pretty dissapointed. I didn't know what to expect coming in, a friend brought it over, and I had never heard about it. I thought that the acting was subpar, and a potentially cool idea wasn't used to its full advantage.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/06/2005 17:06:56
Message:

This morning (not last night) I heard (not saw)
the plot of (not the actual movie) "Million Dollar
Baby." Holy monkey! (Sir Rock, I need to take
you up on that babysitting stat!)


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 03/07/2005 07:21:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just saw The Rules Of Attraction. Good to see that the characters remain as dispicable in the film as they were in the book. Except for the girl who kills herself, that was pretty sad.


I really like that film for some reason. The sound track is great too. My only complaint is the guy that plays the coke dealer. Tone it down a bit dude. Like that crack house would even exist in that white bread town. Other than that good flick.

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Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 03/07/2005 08:43:36
Message:

I just watched Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle. Very, very funny.



Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/07/2005 08:43:46
Message:

Hehe, yeah he was a little over the top wasn't he?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 05:31:44
Message:

I almost forgot, I watched Evil Dead on Sunday night for the first time (I know, where have I been). Not impressed at all. Army of Darkness is much better, this one isn't funny at all (and obviously it isn't remotely scary). I am at a loss to find anything that explains why it is considered a classic.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/08/2005 05:40:50
Message:

*buries head in hands and groans*



Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 05:42:34
Message:

Well if nothing else, now you know how it feels.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/08/2005 10:58:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I almost forgot, I watched Evil Dead on Sunday night for the first time (I know, where have I been). Not impressed at all. Army of Darkness is much better, this one isn't funny at all (and obviously it isn't remotely scary). I am at a loss to find anything that explains why it is considered a classic.


You are not alone !


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 11:36:23
Message:

WOOHOO! Good man!


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 03/08/2005 11:41:57
Message:

I'm in there too.
Things like the vine scene in the first evil dead are completely unnecessary and detrimental.

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 11:45:46
Message:

I really would like to hear from someone who thinks it's genius (perhaps you Kitty?), to find out why. It's not funny enough to be genius, not scary enough, doesn't have a good enough story, good enough acting, good enough special effects. NOTHING about it stands out. Certianly not to grant it classic status.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/08/2005 11:56:55
Message:



i'm busy right now, i'll get back to you, more important exploits on at the moment

*giggle*


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 13:52:12
Message:

You mean the Evil Dead calender that you produced?


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/08/2005 13:54:13
Message:

yap yap yap, co-produced


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 14:00:16
Message:

Pot kettle black.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/08/2005 14:01:38
Message:

i don't understand what you are implying


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2005 14:10:53
Message:

Yap yap yap?


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 03/08/2005 18:28:35
Message:

i was just flipping channels and i landed on comedy central right as jimmy carr was talking about leaving the toilet seat up. this forum is invading my life.


I love my dead gay son!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 03/09/2005 11:36:49
Message:

Watched Motorcycle Diaries over the week-end. It has been discussed in this forum and I agree with everyone who said it was good.

Just finished watching Kill Bill Volume 2 on DVD. I'm kicking myself for missing out on seeing this one in the cinema.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/09/2005 17:19:15
Message:

today i watched my soul leave my body while spending 20 minutes looking for the right ink cartridge at Staples




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/09/2005 17:55:40
Message:

I just watched Bad Lieutenant. Now THAT'S why I wanted to be a police officer as a kid.

Seriously though, good film, Harvey Keitel is fantastic in it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/09/2005 17:59:48
Message:

"Show me how you _____ "

yeah, good family entertainment that one




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/09/2005 18:02:13
Message:

Hehe, too gritty for ya floopy?


Reply author: tobafett
Replied on: 03/09/2005 22:35:57
Message:

just watched Sky Captain...i like the look of the film. it was okay.

i hated Bad Lieutenant. AND seein' harvey's keitel. ew.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/10/2005 03:08:39
Message:

Why did you hate it? Too gritty for you too huh?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/10/2005 04:14:57
Message:

last night i watched the documentary 'metallica: some kind of monster' - i really do not like metallica, but i find it fascinating to watch one of the world's most successful bands almost self destruct. and i found the guys who auditioned to be their bass player were interesting: eric avery (ex-jane's addiction), scott reeder (ex-kyuss), and then the typical metal fare (twiggy ramirez, robert trullijo, that dude from the cult).

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 03/10/2005 08:45:27
Message:


Yes, I saw the Metallica documentary recently and thought it was very interesting too...did you ever suspect it was a gimmick for a band that didn't know how to sell its product anymore?


Reply author: tobafett
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:01:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Why did you hate it? Too gritty for you too huh?



aside from mr. keitel's *ahem* bits on the screen, I think i just disliked the tone of the film...BUT i watched it at 4 am in the am after a long night, a LONG night of drinkin' in college...

and that's that's all i have to say. really. *hiccup*


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:06:37
Message:

not too gritty for me. i'm just saying.. that scene was.. memorable.




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:13:23
Message:

Yeah it's certainly a scene that sticks out (pardon the expression).


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:54:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O


Yes, I saw the Metallica documentary recently and thought it was very interesting too...did you ever suspect it was a gimmick for a band that didn't know how to sell its product anymore?



funny, at times i did feel that way. and if its true, it worked. as much as i hate metallica and their music, i half wanted to buy the album just so i could hear the songs that came out of that period.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:55:58
Message:

And Justice For All is a good album.






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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/10/2005 11:57:20
Message:

i used to love them when i was in jr. high but i've lost most of my taste for 'heavy' bands - although every now and then something will really get me excited. and i guess i really like stoner rock, and that is heavy. oh well, i guess i just don't like them

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/10/2005 12:08:18
Message:

you said "hate"




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 03/10/2005 15:14:00
Message:

I just watched Carlito's Way: very good film. I have to hand it to De Palma, that is the way to crank tension. The final half-hour between the club and Grand Central via the subway, absolutely superb.

Excellent acting also. It's usually very difficult to fault Al Pacino, and he's brilliant again here. Sean Penn and John Leguizamo also, as per usual, very good.

Excellent movie.


I'm like a lost snail in the night.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/10/2005 18:18:45
Message:

Kids.

Eh?


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 03/10/2005 23:53:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just watched Bad Lieutenant. Now THAT'S why I wanted to be a police officer as a kid.

Seriously though, good film, Harvey Keitel is fantastic in it.



i watched that in a theater in london in '93, good times.

i just watched the trailer for revenge of the sith (see poster thread). sweeeeeeeet!


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/11/2005 00:12:53
Message:

I tryed to watch "Audition", a horrour japanese film, but I only watched the first 5 minutes...I felt asleep, and that was the best part.
Maybe I'll try again tonight.


If you want something don't ask for nothing
if you want nothing don't ask for something!


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 03/11/2005 02:25:09
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
funny, at times i did feel that way. and if its true, it worked. as much as i hate metallica and their music, i half wanted to buy the album just so i could hear the songs that came out of that period.


Yes i totally understand.

And whilst I started off having issues with certain band members by the end of the film i found myself liking them all - geeez, am I a sucker or what? ;)


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/11/2005 02:26:15
Message:

Carlito's Way is excellent. My favorite De Palma with Carrie (and maybe Snake Eyes).


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/11/2005 02:32:15
Message:

Phantom Of The Paradise is missing in your list, THS. And Femme Fatale. And Scarface. And...
But yeah, the end of Carlito's Way is stunning. The scene at the beginning in the bar is awesome too.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/11/2005 02:40:46
Message:

I like Phantom of the Paradise but I'm not a huge fan.
And I think Scarface is by far his most overrated film.
But I'm one of the few who liked Femme Fatale and one of the fewest who liked Mission To Mars (well not all of it).


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/11/2005 02:48:44
Message:

I've seen a lot of people dissing Scarface. Seems it had its glory days in the 80s/90s but it now looks outdated to many. Granted, it's an Oliver Stone script so it has its flaws, but it's still great. I've only seen it once though, whereas I've seen all of DePalma's movies dozens of times (OK, not really, I've never seen Raising Cain and Body Double).
I liked Mission To Mars too. Must be a French thing.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/11/2005 03:39:11
Message:

fyi, Body Double is great but Raising Cain is one of his worst.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/11/2005 04:12:06
Message:

I liked Mission To Mars too.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/13/2005 19:03:36
Message:

Shockingly, tonight I watched an actual movie
in a real movie theater, "Million Dollar Baby,' which
I liked except for the distractingly bad score, which
was penned by Clint. Pretty good for a Hollywood movie,
me thinks. They ought to give someone an Oscar™ or
something.

Oh and I also ate Peanut M&Ms for the first time. I was
not impressed. Turns out I prefer plain. Shoot! I've gone
off topic. Sorry.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/13/2005 19:06:59
Message:

'harold and kumar go to white castle' - pointless, ignorant and hillarious. especially the neil patrick harris cameo.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/15/2005 09:03:03
Message:

Hang 'Em High. Not clint's finest western but still pretty good. I liked the black shirt/jeans combo he was wearing, it was a good look he was rockin'. Cool bastard.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 03/15/2005 10:19:58
Message:

I had some time on my hands and a contract at the soon to be closing down DVD store so I watched Sunshine State, The Secretary, Pieces Of April and The Cooler of the last two days. All decent films.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/15/2005 11:42:01
Message:

yesterday i watched my soul leave my body as i stood in the return/exchange line at Best Buy




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/15/2005 11:46:55
Message:

And you'll soon be watching your heart leave it too if you keep trying to steal my forum baby.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/15/2005 11:52:25
Message:

bullshit monkey, back to your cage!




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/15/2005 11:54:34
Message:

Floop, back to your poop.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/16/2005 15:06:22
Message:

I just watched The Village. This is one of those films I am not sure about. I really enjoyed it for the most part but I was kind of dissapointed by the twist, not because I saw it coming (how could you?), but because I didn't want it to happen. This is probably a bit lame of me, as the twist is what makes it stand out from other films in this genre (I'm trying my best not to spoil this for people who have not seen it), but I kind of wanted things to continue as they were going.

On top of that though, there quite a few holes you can pick in the storyline, but perhaps you are not supposed to. So overall I definitely liked it, I just feel a little dissapointed 'cos I'm a big stupid kid.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/16/2005 15:10:48
Message:

i think i'm going to rent this today. heard it was good http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0243759/




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/16/2005 16:37:40
Message:

they were out. i rented Dario Argento's DEEP RED and I HEART HUCKABEES which i never saw. i haven't watched them yet, but since kok posted fat women in the beautiful women thread, i say fuck the rules of this thread!

yeah!




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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/17/2005 22:58:20
Message:

i really dug I HEART HUCKABEES. can't believe i missed this when it came out. for some reason i had this idea that it might suck, and people i talked to gave me lukewarm reactions. they were wrong. nice to see David O Russell go out on a limb and make a very personal, quirky, odd film (even more odd that his others). i thought everyone was great in it. very whimsical, funny, thought-provoking film. (kind of reminded me of Hal Hartley in a way, and, vaguely, Linklater's WAKING LIFE, which i loved)

DEEP RED, i hate to say, was a huge disappointment. the only other Argento i've seen is SUSPERIA which i thought was great. visually DEEP RED was interesting, but it was so fucking sloooooooow. i can't believe i made it through.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/18/2005 06:44:11
Message:

i really didn't like i heart huckabees. i don't know why, but it just didn't work for me.

i just saw and loved the Thrill Jockey 10th Anniversary DVD "Looking for a Thrill" which is nothing more than short interviews with fans, musicians, filmmakers and record label folks about the musical moment that either inspired them to play music, which set them on their current course, or some other musical revelatory moment. i cannot recommend this enough. it is long (they interviewed 112 people), but worth the wait. people interviewed include ian mackaye, mike watt, thurston moore, bjork, yo la tengo, and just about every non-joan of arc chicago musician you can think of.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/18/2005 14:54:01
Message:

i also really loved the music (HUCKABEES).. i think i'm going to have to get the score.

and i loved Mark Wahlberg in it. after PLANET OF THE APES i was questioning his talent.. but i think in the right role, he can be excellent




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/18/2005 14:57:53
Message:

the score was one of the bright spots. i like jon brion's work.

and i think wahlberg is good if the cast surrounding him is good. he has talent through osmosis

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/18/2005 15:01:31
Message:

i think it's the director too. Mark seems like he needs someone he can trust to let his guard down.. people like David O Russell or Paul Thomas Anderson probably connect with him better. i think on PLANET OF THE APES he was just collecting a paycheck




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Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 03/19/2005 02:25:54
Message:

I just watched "Jacket". It was great! Go see it! Very different. Like Donnie Darko diffferent. Highly recommend.

You heard it here first.

----------------------


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 03/19/2005 10:13:04
Message:

Spongebob Squarepants the movie for the second time...

__________
Godfather of nothing, ancesters of none.
Black glasses and feedback took my sense of fun.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/19/2005 17:07:55
Message:

I've seen a bunch of films recently, but for some reason haven't posted about them. So rather than try and drudge them up from memory, I'll just talk about what I watched today.

Today I saw a couple of Todd Solondz movies. I'd seen both Happiness and Welcome to the Dollhouse a few years ago, but I think I was too young for them, and they went over my head. Today I re-watched Happiness (I left it feeling far from happy; more empty), and then I watched Storytelling, which was about as good, if not better. The reason I picked these movies up is because I just saw the trailer for his newest film Palindromes (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362004/) and it looked really good, in a Solondz kind of way. It's going to be playing at SXSW, so I have yet another reason to envy everyone who is attending that festival.

Some interesting Solondz related info. He comes from Newark, New Jersey and most of his films take place in towns five minutes from where I live. In Happiness, there were a few scenes from my town, which I thought was way cool. Solondz has a nephew that graduated from my highschool last year, that I had an opportunity to play music with in a mutual friend's garage. I thought that was pretty neat.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/19/2005 19:54:17
Message:

i have mixed feelings about Solondz, but, i'll go see anything he puts out because i know it will be interesting.

there's a sneak preview of his new film here next week. might go check it out.

i liked WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE quite a bit. HAPPINESS veered too close to "just for shock value" for me, but it had some good segments. i thought the first half of STORYTELLING was an excellent short film. the second half kind of ruined it for me.

he does make interesting films though.. and he's a good writer.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/19/2005 20:20:39
Message:

Floop, when you saw Storytelling, did you see the unrated, or rated version? There is one scene from the first half of the film that has an interesting "censorship issue" in the rated version vs. the unrated.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/20/2005 03:18:47
Message:

Sir Rock, i saw it in the theatre so i guess i saw the rated version. do tell..




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/20/2005 07:43:38
Message:

Do you remember the teacher-student sex scene in the first portion of the film? Solondz has always been outspoken in defending his rights, and the rights of other filmakers not to be censored. In his contract with Tristar (I think it's tristar, I might be wrong on that though), he demanded that they could not censor any of his films beyond placing a red box over the offending material. So, in Storytelling, in the rated version of the film, when the sex scene between the teacher and the student begins, a large red box just pops up on screen and remains there for two or three minutes, over the fornicating couple. In the unrated version, you witness the sex, but in the R version, the one I guess you saw, the red box pops up.

Pretty cool on Solondz's part, I thought.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/20/2005 07:57:30
Message:

I just watched The Forgotten, I liked it a lot, it's a very good story and especially if you're a mother, you can see it in a different way.


You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/20/2005 10:52:16
Message:

Really Rita? I saw it, and I couldn't stand it. Maybe its the fact that you're a mother, but I could barely sit through that film.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/20/2005 12:27:04
Message:

i totally forgot about that Sir Rock. i remember now. there was a box. i remember the story about that too.. it's been a while since i saw it.

that writing class in STORYTELLING reminded me exactly of this writing class i took in school. down to the African-American professor etc..




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/20/2005 12:41:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Really Rita? I saw it, and I couldn't stand it. Maybe its the fact that you're a mother, but I could barely sit through that film.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.



Maybe it was my mother's feelings that made me enjoy it...and the abduction too.


You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 03/20/2005 14:01:16
Message:

Exorcist-The Beginning.
Just another movie based on a cool idea that sucked anyway.

__________
This is the war and not the warning.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/20/2005 14:32:25
Message:

I just watched Spun. It was OK, not bad. Perhaps a little style over substance, and I didn't need to see Debbie Harry dressed as a biker dyke, kicking the shit out of some punk. One of Billy Corgan's songs in it was very nice though.

I think the problem with me watching so many films at the moment, is that I am getting harder to please.




Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/20/2005 21:18:33
Message:

i didn't just watch this, because it doesn't come out for a year. but i'm definitely going to see it when it does

http://www.apple.com/trailers/warner_independent_pictures/a_scanner_darkly.html




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/21/2005 01:28:03
Message:

This week-end I watched The Life Aquatic which has just been released in France. I absolutely loved it. I haven't seen any other Anderson movies so I can't compare but this one had about everything I like: great characters, great soundtrack, tongue-in-cheek humour, great actors, fantasy, tits, emotion, live musicians, animation, a plot, scenes that don't bring anything to the story, a killer Devo song, sharks...


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 03/21/2005 01:44:23
Message:

i went to "ice princess" with my daughter on friday and wasn't as bad as i thought it would be, i did however like the trailer for herbie-fully loaded, some cool songs in the trailer and a funny moment when herbie sees a new beetle and lindsay lohan says "cut it out herb, she's way too young for you". made me chuckle.


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 03/21/2005 01:58:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i didn't just watch this, because it doesn't come out for a year. but i'm definitely going to see it when it does



The two hemispheres of Keanu Reeves' brain are competing? Hehehe.

wilhelm


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/24/2005 00:57:49
Message:

Last night I watch Surfing Giants. I'll probably watch it again tonight.

I love Stacey Peralta's films - so romantic, so evocative, always remind me to live more - (they even make me cry when I'm feeling particularly otherwise). The California thing is worse than it's been since Floop taunted me last and now I need to go to Hawaii too.

The fact that it was full of gorgeous men (I have a weakness for that whole surfer thing) is incidental.



The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/24/2005 03:34:32
Message:

yesterday i watched both CRUMB and THE TRIPLETTES OF BELLEVILLE.

i liked crumb a lot, even though it was quite depressing in parts (especially his family and his admisison to never having really loved a woman). i love his artwork, so i'm sure that made me appreciate it even more.

the triplettes of belleville was quite impressive as it is an almost 100% dialouge free film, but it doesn't suffer a bit. brilliant visual storytelling.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/24/2005 09:39:15
Message:

i liked RIDING GIANTS too. talk about a fantasy life... all that stuff with them in Hawaii, living off the land and surfing every day.. not too shabby.

looks like Stacy Peralta is venturing in to fiction territory

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0426492/

i love Terry Zwygoff, but i didn't care for crumb. mostly becasue i didn't care for crumb, the guy. don't really like his artwork, and didn't care for him, as a person. it was interesting.

i think the film should have been about his insane brother. he was more interesting to me.




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/24/2005 09:44:05
Message:

Quite honestly what more could you want? It appears to be the perfect life.

The only thing that concerns me with him moving into fiction, or that movie in particular is that it has Sean Penn in it.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/24/2005 09:51:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

Quite honestly what more could you want?



Jennifer Connelly living there with me?




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/24/2005 13:58:26
Message:

Laeticia Casta too?

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/24/2005 14:00:07
Message:

yes, she can be our live-in housekeeper




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/24/2005 14:02:32
Message:

Have you decided on who your au-pair will be to look after all your offspring?

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/24/2005 14:04:46
Message:

i'm not planning to have any offspring in Hawaii. it will bum out the whole "paradise" thing..

but i can still hire an au-pair, right?




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/24/2005 17:53:05
Message:

back on topic:

Sir Rock, check it out..

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2005/Aero/specialeventMARCHaero.htm#PALINDROMES

going to this tonight




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/24/2005 18:00:37
Message:

tonight I watched that film with hilary swank in it, I can't remember what it's called now but it's put me on a downer


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/25/2005 13:14:45
Message:

Today I watched a horror movie in my kitchen, I had to slice a chicken and I had to cut the head off...well, I just couldn't do it, I had to ask my husband to do that for me. And when I thought that it was finished and I started the dessert I opened an egg, and i think that it was some blood in it...disgusting!
(I'll never invite meat eaters to have lunch at my house again)




You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/25/2005 14:18:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

back on topic:

Sir Rock, check it out..

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2005/Aero/specialeventMARCHaero.htm#PALINDROMES

going to this tonight



ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



Bastard. I take you'll be sticking around for the discussion with Solondz?



Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/25/2005 14:47:14
Message:

Just saw Million Dollar Baby.
It has a couple of minor flaws but it's a really good film.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/25/2005 14:50:59
Message:

I'm about to watch the friday night project with Jimmy Carr in it who is actually a really ugly man really, big shiny moon head, but strangely compelling, although he mentioned his girlfriend last week so it won't ever be the same again, I might jack it off and watch some family guy instead hehe


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 03/25/2005 15:06:05
Message:

today i saw bits of crocodile dundee and... "[the names of the last russian tsar and his wife]".


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/25/2005 15:26:03
Message:

I'd like to watch The Incredibles now. I'll have to rent it, I heard it's really good.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/25/2005 21:18:25
Message:

I just got through American Psycho. I was pretty disappointed with the film, mostly on the part of Christian Bale. Not my personal interpretation of Patrick Bateman at all. Although I suppose the film was a bit graphic, it had nowhere the same effect that the novel did. I think one of its biggest flaws was its inability to really analyze Bateman's character. In the novel, I sympathized with him; at times his actions seemed rational, or at the very least understandable. In the film, he just sort of came of as a nut. I still enjoyed the movie, but came out sort of angry.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/25/2005 23:56:29
Message:

I hav'nt read the book, but I kind of understand what your saying, although I thought the film was pretty good. The ending is kind of ambiguous. It's quite funny in places.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/26/2005 06:51:03
Message:

the book is in a strange way even funnier than the film, I used to know a few people who would give me the whole "oh I'm so well read speel" and then dismiss american psycho in a very over dramatic "it made me want to be sick, there's no art in that novel, it's a mindless excuse for gratuity" sort of a way, which is very stupid (these people raved about naked lunch which imo is worse for what they're claiming than american psycho) because whilst it is very graphic and sometimes the violence appears on the surface to be quite mindless it's not really. The book is about what he wears and listens to as much as what he does, it's a funny commentary on eighties yuppiedom with this whole psycho aspect scattered into it as well, I didn't rate the film either to be honest with you sir rock I was really disappointed.


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/27/2005 06:52:13
Message:

Naked Lunch was on TV recently, it has'nt been on in years. I've never read any Willam Borroughs books, but I've leafed through them-he musta been high as a kite, 24 hours a day! What about Chuck Palaniuk-anyone rate Fight Club next to the book?


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/27/2005 07:13:10
Message:

isn't the naked lunch film supposed to be quite autobiographical? I think I saw it once but it was one of those late night I haven't slept for a couple of days viewings and I watched the illustrated man film straight after so there is a fair chance I'm mixing the two.


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: soundofataris
Replied on: 03/27/2005 20:10:47
Message:

The last episode of Carnivale. Holy crap! That was incedible. Gosh darn I'm gonna miss this show.

Yay 500 post!

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i try to be mallory but i'm still skippy


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/27/2005 22:21:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

isn't the naked lunch film supposed to be quite autobiographical?



there is quite a lot from his life in the book (and film); i guess you could consider it a surreal, drug-induced autobiography. (he lived in Tangier and did, in real life, accidentally kill his wife doing the "William Tell" trick)

brett easton ellis - i've actually never read AMERICAN PSYCHO but i'm a big fan of GLAMOURAMA. i think he's an incredible writer.

i didn't care for AMERICAN PSYCHO either but i haven't read the novel so i can't compare. apparently Roger Avery is going to do GLAMOURAMA. i wish someone else would do it (he already had his chance).

sir rock - saw the film. stayed for the q&a. i'll give you my thoughts when i'm less fried.



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Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 03/27/2005 22:41:54
Message:

that's wierd, i was trying to track down "Happiness" this week-end. i'd like to hear what solondz is like also.


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 03:35:48
Message:

American Psycho (the film) gets better with each viewing I find. I think that the comedy from the book makes it onto the screen through Bale's amazing performance. That is EXACTLY how I interpreted Patrick Bateman, SirRock. Perhaps you need to read the book again, or perhaps it will be too late now 'cos your thoughts will drift to the film you have now seen.

I agree that the book is more enjoyable (but then they usually are) but I really think the film's real plus point is Bale's performance. I am so glad that Di Caprio didn't take the part. Pussy.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 03/28/2005 09:05:29
Message:

I just watched TAI GUK GI.
I thought it was really good. A little sappy in parts but the level of violence makes up for it... Hehe, actually its neat to see a war movie where the americans aren't really in it. Its a Korean war movie. And don't watch it with the English dubovers, no good.

__________
This is the war and not the warning.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/28/2005 09:32:17
Message:

I watched Riding Giants again.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 09:36:11
Message:

Now that sounds like a porn film.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 03/28/2005 10:07:20
Message:

It is my porn (for this week at least)

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: KimStanleyRobinson
Replied on: 03/28/2005 10:16:11
Message:

I saw the endings of both Magnolia and The Straight Story on IFC last night.
I was too much of a channel surfer to stick around, but from what I saw, i love both movies.

I love this channel.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 13:30:02
Message:

Cube. Another film that failed to live up to it's potential. The acting was poor, the dialogue was poor and it's a shame 'cos the idea was really good. It reminded me of SAW in it's idea, but it doesn't come close to it in the end.

I have just found out on IDMB that there is a sequel and a prequel that have since been made, so I will have to check them out to see if they realise it's potential any more.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/28/2005 13:41:02
Message:

I think I'm the only one who liked Cube 2 (and I hated Cube 1)


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:08:16
Message:

Cool, that gives me hope. How about Cube Zero?


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:14:17
Message:

I actually liked cube, I thought it was very funny and I thought saw was terrible, much much worse than cube, I didn't know there was a sequel either, I might look for that


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:15:38
Message:

Very funny? I think that just about confirms my thoughts that nobody should ever trust your opinion on films.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:16:38
Message:

I haven't seen cube zero yet (I'll try to see it soon then) and I didn't like Saw either.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:34:03
Message:

Yeah but you didn't think Cube was a comedy.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: soundofataris
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:40:52
Message:

Cube Zero is very bad. bad bad bad.

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:41:48
Message:

so mike, are we going to continue to make digs all night?


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:43:44
Message:

I've watched Bowling for Columbine, and I still don't know what to say, it's so scary!
For me it's like another reality.


You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/28/2005 14:54:50
Message:

Mike, you really thought that Bale was a great Patrick Bateman? If anything, I'd have preferred to see Leo attack the role. I didn't think that Bale had the attitude, or the manliness to play Bateman. He just seemed kind of pathetic througout the whole ordeal; I thought maybe he was holding back. Perhaps it was just the limits of film though, I didn't find the film graphic enough, and I suppose that I might unjustly blam Christian Bale for that.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/29/2005 09:21:52
Message:

I found the character of Bateman to be rather pathetic so he got it spot on for me.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 09:27:02
Message:

i blame Mary Harron, the director. i don't think she was the right person to adapt and direct that novel. imagine if David Fincher had done it..




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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 09:33:56
Message:

so i went to see PALINDROME with mixed feelings about Todd Solondz, and left feeling the same way. which i think is partially what he's going for. i really don't know how to feel about his films.. part of me respects the fact that they provoke a reaction, and get people thinking and talking; that's always a positive thing. but then the other part of me thinks he's just this bitter, negative little guy who just likes to fuck with people, for the sake of fucking with them.

it was fascinating hearing him speak, and seeing the audience (some of them a little angry) reaction to his film. like his films, in person he doesn't give any clear cut answers. he's very articulate and excellent at avoiding direct questions. he also has the strangest accent and stutter.. i can't explain it any other way than, he sounds like the scientist guy on the Simpson's. you know the one?

anyway, i haven't talked about the film... maybe when people see it we can discuss it.




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/29/2005 10:22:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i blame Mary Harron, the director. i don't think she was the right person to adapt and direct that novel. imagine if David Fincher had done it..




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!



Perhaps, although this was a book that was always going to be heavily cut for the film adaption, so whoever did it had one hand tied behind their back.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 03/29/2005 12:15:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

he also has the strangest accent and stutter.. i can't explain it any other way than, he sounds like the scientist guy on the Simpson's. you know the one?

ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!




That's how we all sound from northern New Jersey, like Professor Frink. Hoyven Mavin!


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 12:58:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Perhaps, although this was a book that was always going to be heavily cut for the film adaption, so whoever did it had one hand tied behind their back.




it depends on who does it, and how they do it. you don't have to show everything on screen to be effective.




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/29/2005 13:52:53
Message:

Tre, true. It would have been interesting to see how they could have gotten the rat scene included. And perhaps the stabbing of the 5 year old boy.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 14:00:38
Message:

did you call me Tre?




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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 14:10:14
Message:

over the weekend i watched THE AMERICAN ASTRONAUT, written and directed by leaad singer of San Francisco based The Billy Nayer Show..

one of the weirdest films i've seen in a long time. very funny and inventive. i guarantee you you haven't seen a film quite like this (which is saying something).. also, excellent black and white cinematography..








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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/29/2005 14:12:46
Message:

Should I be offended you think?


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/29/2005 14:13:56
Message:

should i be flattered?




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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/29/2005 14:18:48
Message:

well floop, you're a pretty cool guy and all, and in personality I don't mind being compared, but you have a beard sometimes.

and you don't have breasts

this is a toughie


cats have nine lives/ which makes them ideal for experimentation


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/29/2005 16:39:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by soundofataris

Cube Zero is very bad. bad bad bad.


yep yep yep...


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/29/2005 23:46:16
Message:

Cube has its place in my top 10 worst films ever list... Thanks for reminding me of this joke of a movie.

American Psycho was OK I guess. Not bad but obviously nothing to compare with the book. As floop said, maybe Harron was not the right director (but Fincher? Give me a break!). Michael Mann could've done something better for instance.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/29/2005 23:53:48
Message:

I watched Fausto 5.0 with Los Fura del Baus, what a movie, so weird but so good. Maybe nobody knows about this but it is excellent, and the soundtrack too.


You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:01:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde
As floop said, maybe Harron was not the right director (but Fincher? Give me a break!). Michael Mann could've done something better for instance.



i will give you a break for that statement!

i think Fincher would have been great. i can think of others too.. but i think a book like that (like any good film) should be very visual. which he is

how about Darren Aronofsky? happy?

(or Todd Haynes? i think he would be suited to Ellis in a weird way)



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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:15:57
Message:

Haven't seen anything by Aronovsky, and the only Haynes movie I know is Far From Heaven which is about the furthest you could think from American Psycho. I don't know much about movies actually. What about Takashi Miike? I bet the rat scene would've been in the movie.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:18:44
Message:

Takeshi Miike would be perfect actually. but then it would have to be "JAPANESE PSYCHO," which most of his movies are anyway




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:34:00
Message:

the black and white cinematography in the short 'mon amour mon parapluie' was amazing. if you get a chance have a looksee. other than that there wasn't much to it.

http://www.alterentertainment.com/PR-%20monamour.htm

how about paul t. anderson for american psycho, he always pushes characters and is very visual.


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:42:19
Message:

I thought about him too.
Nobody liked my choice of Michael Mann?


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 03/30/2005 00:56:32
Message:

i'm not really familiar with fincher's work, but i think michael mann (heat, collateral, insider) would have dragged it out a little made it less ambiguous. i personally liked the ambiguity(what's real, what's not), but felt the film needed more, i dunno, maybe it was the cast....


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 03/30/2005 15:34:41
Message:

I watched todat The Filth and the Fury - Sex Pistols. It was amazing, the whole story about them, how they were crazy...
Got to watch it again.


You're trying to
fool somebody, but you end up fooling yourself.


Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 03/30/2005 16:14:31
Message:

the crow


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/30/2005 16:31:46
Message:

i agree wtih shiney. it doesn't really seem up Michael Mann's alley. he's a good director, for what he does. but look at what he does.

it would be interesting to see Paul Thomas Anderson do something more horror-esque .. i think he could do almost anything. that guy is probably in top 3 favorite directors




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/31/2005 04:29:51
Message:

I wish I knew more directors (not personally). I hardly ever seem to take note of who has directed a film, and when I do I forget.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/01/2005 06:28:25
Message:

Yesterday I watched Peau D'Ane (Donkey Skin), a French musical from the 70s starring Catherine Deneuve. Crazy stuff. A fairy tale full of anachronisms, silly songs, giant stuffed wild cats, princesses and helicopters.
On Sunday they're showing The Princess Bride, which I may watch again for the 59th time.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 04/01/2005 07:05:42
Message:

I watched Riding Giants again over lunch.

I'm not proud of myself.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 04/01/2005 08:19:39
Message:

Night On Earth - Must be the film showing the most cigarettes smoked ever.

Jules et Jim - It took me a while to get into this one but I really enjoyed it in the end. It must've been an impressive film way back when it was released, exploring the possibility of a relationship involving three persons. I cannot think of another film I've seen tackling this issue. Many beatifully shot scenes.

Night Of The Living Dead - Great fun, I just wonder why they didn't just run for it. Those zombies were terribly slow, no way they'd catch you.

wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 04/01/2005 08:25:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i

it would be interesting to see Paul Thomas Anderson do something more horror-esque .. i think he could do almost anything. that guy is probably in top 3 favorite directors



That frog smacking into William H Macy's mouth was maybe PTA's first step towards horror?

How about Stanley Kubrick doing American Psycho. He could direct it from the grave.

wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/01/2005 19:17:59
Message:

Oooo, I like the idea of Kubrick directing from the grave.
If anybody could pull that off, it's Stan.

Shockingly, I just watched a movie. "Dodge ball."
Hi-larious. Gonna go turn on ESPN 8 now, you know,
ocho.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/01/2005 19:23:47
Message:

Kubrick could direct better from the grave than some living directors




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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/01/2005 19:31:09
Message:

Word.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/01/2005 22:07:13
Message:

i've watched a bevy of films since last posting in this thread:

sour grapes - larry david's only jump into hollywood was pretty disappointing - some funny moments, but i felt the acting was subpar

drop dead gorgeous - only rented it b/c a former member of THE STATE directed it, and it wound up being surprisingly funny. lots of well placed explosions

maria full of grace - very highly recommended. scary in such a real way

club dread - not as good as super troopers, but still had its moments. "if you want to fun-fucking arrest me, you'll need a fun-fucking warrant!"

finding neverland - sappy, but decent. great depp performance, as always

sin city - WOW. knocked me on my ass. excellent. true to the comics, visually stunning, well acted. elijah wood was fucking CREEPY. best film of '05 so far

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 04/02/2005 10:53:44
Message:

OOH I agree with you on Sin City. Ohh I am never going to look at Mr. Wood the same way. Great acting job.

Yes that flick was phenominal. We saw it last nite. Got to the theatre about 25 minutes before showtime... and there was already a huge line waiting to get in.

Bruce Willis did an amazing job.

Haven't read the comics... but I definately did like the direction, script, action and lighting. Wow!

Also I did like the way women were portrayed in it... they could be be stong, and independent yet feminine.

It really makes me want to check out the comics, and I have never really read comics before!

Ok upstairs neigbor is blasting some really bad R&B stuff-- gotta blow this popsicle stand.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 04/02/2005 14:09:21
Message:

last night I watched Pheonix Nights series two which I've seen a thousand times and still amuses me and I watched City of the lost children again for the umpteenth time but I love the weirdness of it all


I joined the cult of Derek/ because Dereks don't run


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/03/2005 10:34:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Night On Earth - Must be the film showing the most cigarettes smoked ever.

Jules et Jim - It took me a while to get into this one but I really enjoyed it in the end. It must've been an impressive film way back when it was released, exploring the possibility of a relationship involving three persons. I cannot think of another film I've seen tackling this issue. Many beatifully shot scenes.

Night Of The Living Dead - Great fun, I just wonder why they didn't just run for it. Those zombies were terribly slow, no way they'd catch you.

wilhelm



That's horror for you. They never do what any sane person would do.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/03/2005 12:45:51
Message:

I too saw a veritable bevy of films this weekend.

Sin City- Thought the first fifteen minutes were weak, but really picked up with Mickey Rourke's story.

Gangs of New York- Never saw it before, and really enjoyed it. Now I'm really looking forward to finally seeing the Aviator.

Welcome to the Dollhouse- Seen it a bunch of times before, but I always appreciate something new each time I see it. I just found out that the guitarist in my friend's older brother's band is an extra in the film. Like any of you care.

Then I also saw some movie on Saturday morning on Comedy Central, who's name eludes me. It was a sort of typical eighties comedy. Fifteen year old kid goes to college. Gets made fun of and beat up. His final revenge: Shoot a laser into the house of one of his professors, filling the house with popcorn. Like I said, typical.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 04/03/2005 12:46:16
Message:

Last night we watched the Incredibles... so cute! The other one I watched was Vera Drake.


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 04/03/2005 12:55:13
Message:

I just saw Sin City last night too.

I thought it was really good but do have a bit of mixed feelings.
I always think that when you mix the sex and violence in the way that movie does.

__________
This is the war and not the warning.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/03/2005 12:58:00
Message:

festival of film noir coming up here.. can't wait.

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2005/Aero/filmnoiraero2005.htm



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Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/03/2005 18:08:27
Message:

So, is Frank briefly in Sin City?

Shockingly I just watched a movie, an anxiety-provoking
little French film called Feux Rouges/Red Lights.
Kinda scary and edgy but the protagonist annoyed the
hell out of me. I might post a pic of the female lead
in the Pix of Beautiful Women thread.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 04/03/2005 18:43:20
Message:

I watched tremors

hehe class.


I joined the cult of Derek/ because Dereks don't run


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/03/2005 19:18:36
Message:

I love Tremors, and all the subsequent sequels.

Nerver got into the television series though.


Are you honest when no one's looking? Can you summon honey from a telephone? They sat there with their hooks in the water and their mustaches caked with airplane glue.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 04/03/2005 21:18:04
Message:

Anyone see "The Jacket" yet?


No one can defeat the Quad Laser.


Reply author: Skatealex1
Replied on: 04/03/2005 22:24:45
Message:

I just watched the movie roswell from 1994 with kyle mclachlan-GOOD STUFF~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Truth Is Out There


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/04/2005 02:15:11
Message:

Watched The Aviator yesterday. The first half was so-so but the other one was great.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 04/04/2005 06:05:29
Message:

Rented Closer.
Oh my Queen Amidala...

__________
This is the war and not the warning.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/04/2005 06:31:48
Message:

Now THAT I'd like to see.


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/04/2005 13:31:13
Message:

i watched METALLICA: SOME KIND OF MONSTER last night. worth seeing, even if you're not a Metallica fan, which i'm not. i don't have any of their cd's, but i do occasionally like them when i hear them. i had heard it was a good documentary though, and it is




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 04/04/2005 14:59:13
Message:

I just watched Gerry, ans I'm feeling weird and thirsty.


I am a lost soul
I shoot myself with rock and roll
The hole i dig is bottomless
But nothing else can set me free


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/04/2005 15:00:29
Message:

i'm going to watch ELEPHANT MAN later, which i've never seen before




ist es möglich für ein quesadilla skrotum zu lecken? beim sprechen der quesadillas von LBF, ja. ja in der tatheheheheheheehehee!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 04/04/2005 15:03:07
Message:

I watched Napoleon Dynamite again. Turns out I find it really, really funny. It helps to spend a few weeks with people who qoute it a lot, all reminding you of the funny bits, then watching it with said people. Some of it is just really funny. Like pretty much anytime Kip says ANYTHING.


Oh boy, it's Walk-Around Butt!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/04/2005 15:23:17
Message:

I just finiished watching Oldboy and oh my god what a fantastic film. Asian cinema is just so good right now, and this has to be the best I have seen yet. The twist is just breathtaking. I thought it was a good film before that but after it, things just get even better. Absolutely fan-fucking-tastic!

Great sound track too, I must buy it!


Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/04/2005 16:54:01
Message:

just watched END OF THE CENTURY: THE STORY OF THE RAMONES

sad, funny, and wonderful. such a shame those guys couldn't get along. and such a shame i was born too late to see them live

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 04/04/2005 16:59:37
Message:

That's a wonderful DVD that I got on my birthday Brian, it's as you say, sad and funny.


I am a lost soul
I shoot myself with rock and roll
The hole i dig is bottomless
But nothing else can set me free


Reply author: mosleyk
Replied on: 04/04/2005 17:06:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m

I watched Napoleon Dynamite again. Turns out I find it really, really funny. It helps to spend a few weeks with people who qoute it a lot, all reminding you of the funny bits, then watching it with said people. Some of it is just really funny. Like pretty much anytime Kip says ANYTHING.


Oh boy, it's Walk-Around Butt!



Oh man! I LOVED that movie. I don't know how many times I watched the dance sequence. That actor just rocks.


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 04/05/2005 01:56:56
Message:


Easy Rider - what an ending!

~ Don't count on these embittered thumbs ~


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/05/2005 12:30:36
Message:

I love Easy Rider.

Tonight I'm going to an advance screening of AFTER INNOCECE. Really looking forward to that.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/10/2005 14:25:55
Message:

Gonna watch Sideways tonight and am very excited.
I hope I am not breaking one of KOK's rules by
posting prematurely. I am sure he has never
posted prematurely.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/10/2005 14:40:34
Message:

I watched Invasion Of The Body Snatchers on Friday night. It was the one from the 70's with Donald Sutherland and it was absolutely brilliant. I had only ever watched the more recent one before.

Apparantly they are remaking it again. It will be out next year. They won't be able to get anyone as beautiful as Brooke Adams to be in it though.


Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/10/2005 15:10:25
Message:

Or as beautiful as Donald Sutherland (see
Pix of Beautiful Men thread).


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/10/2005 15:26:26
Message:

I just watched the film Holes. Good, I guess. Entertaining for a family-type movie.

I TiVp-ed The Triplettes of Belleville and Dawn of the Dead. Not sure which I'll watch tonight.

Oh, and last night I watched Welcome to the Dollhouse again. Great great movie.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 04/10/2005 15:37:14
Message:

I just watched Immortal, and as a Bilal fan, I liked it a lot, the girl with blue tears and hair!



I feel like a completely different person


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:09:04
Message:

It's been said on the forum before and it will
be said again.

floop was right

I just watched Sidweways and in many ways
it was superior to Million $ Baby and
Paul Giamatti (sp?) shoulda won an
Oscar.



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:11:03
Message:

couldn't agree more. i heart sideways

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:20:26
Message:

Word, Brian! Can you give me any insight about the title
beyond the fact that wine should be stored
sideways?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:22:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I had only ever watched the more recent one before.



and you Brits are always making fun of our English

know what i'm sayin' dawg?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:34:53
Message:

i have no idea. but i think its a perfect title

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/10/2005 19:36:21
Message:

Fair enough.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/11/2005 03:17:20
Message:

Sideways was good but I don't think it was better than Million $ Baby.

Million Dollar Baby was very good but I think (not sure though) that Aviator was better.

Aviator was pretty good but nowhere as great as The Life Aquatic which remains my fave movie this year.

Yesterday I watched The World Is Not Enough. Better than Tomorrow Never Dies, but the bad Bond girl (French actres Sophie Marceau) acted really bad. The good Bond girl (Denise Richards) was quite bad too but that wasn't a problem cause she spent the ending scene in a sinking submarine (i.e. wet) with a white tank top. Denise Richards=good.


Denis


"I believe in your perfect face..."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/11/2005 06:16:10
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I had only ever watched the more recent one before.



and you Brits are always making fun of our English

know what i'm sayin' dawg?



Coming from the man with the worst punctuation ever, that's pretty rich.




Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/11/2005 09:28:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
I had only ever watched the more recent one before.



and you Brits are always making fun of our English

know what i'm sayin' dawg?



Coming from the man with the worst punctuation ever, that's pretty rich.




Ducking for apples - change one letter and it's the story of my life




what's wrong with my punctuation

know what i'm sayin' dawg?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/11/2005 09:32:15
Message:

i watched TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA last night, which i related to since i live in LA, and will probably die here too, though i hope not.

know what i'm sayin' dawg?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/11/2005 10:31:30
Message:

Denise Richards = divorcing Charlie Sheen and 8 months pregnant

I'm just sayin' D-dawg.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 04/11/2005 11:03:10
Message:

i watched the people vs. larry flynt last night, which i have to say was very good. all day today i've been plagued by the urge to stuff a bunch of food in my mouth and run around screaming "althea!" courtney love used to have quite a set on her.


I love my dead gay son!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/11/2005 11:29:58
Message:

They're fake, as I am sure you guessed. Curt
gave them to her as a present. Me, I got a book
for my last birthday and last Christmas.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 04/11/2005 11:34:17
Message:

no, she got them after he died. he was anti-boob job. i think she had a few new noses while he was still kickin' around, though.

anywhoo, they were good fakes, though a bit far apart if you ask me.


I love my dead gay son!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/11/2005 11:42:31
Message:

I swear I read a Vanity Fair cover story in the mid 90s in which
she said that he gave them to her as a present before
he died. (Not that this matters.)


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/11/2005 11:46:21
Message:

I did some quick googling, which turned up this

http://www.awfulplasticsurgery.com/

and the quote "Courtney Love should just give up. There's no
surgery to fix skank."


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/13/2005 13:45:48
Message:

i saw EROS the other night.. kind of disappointing. i like all 3 directors (it's 3 short films), but none of these did much for me (Wong Kar Wai's was the best though).

thinkin' of going to this double-feature tomorrow night:

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2005/Aero/filmnoiraero2005.htm#LOST%20HIGHWAY,

know what i'm sayin' dawg?


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/13/2005 15:56:25
Message:

I just watched The Yes Men.
Brilliant.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/13/2005 18:54:10
Message:

I watched The Incredibles and Oldboy the other night-Incredibles was good, great computer generated stuff, Oldboy was great, if a little confusing.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/14/2005 05:26:48
Message:

What are you confused about Carl?


“Did I leave the gas on? No! I’m – no – I’m a fucking squirrel!”


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/14/2005 09:52:21
Message:

Well, the twist is exposed in the end, but there were a couple of little bits where I thought, hang on why is so and so doing that. I can't even remember the bits.

(Sorry, I'm breaking the rules, I did'nt watch 'em the night before!!)


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/14/2005 10:12:48
Message:

the other night i watched BIG NIGHT, which was written/directed by stanley tucci and campbell scott, and stars tucci, tony shaloub, ian holm (who steals the film), minnie driver and isabella rosellini. i loved this film. a small, personal tale of immigrant brother restaurant owners, trying to make it. ian holm was amazing in it - "you fucking guys!" classic stuff.

plus it made me HUNGRY! the timpano looked delish

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/14/2005 10:48:04
Message:

i liked BIG NIGHT. stanley tucci should direct more (unlike some other actors-turned-wannabe-directors)


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/14/2005 10:50:42
Message:

went to these last night

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2005/Aero/filmnoiraero2005.htm#LADY%20WITHOUT%20PASSPORT

SINGAPORE was good. Ava Gardner is a babe. great black and white phototgraphy..

A LADY WITHOUT A PASSPORT was very (unintentionally) funny..


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/14/2005 12:48:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Well, the twist is exposed in the end, but there were a couple of little bits where I thought, hang on why is so and so doing that. I can't even remember the bits.

(Sorry, I'm breaking the rules, I did'nt watch 'em the night before!!)




Never mind. It is a fantastic film though. I am just surpised so few people seem to have heard of it. It got great reviews over here when it came out late last year. I didn't see one bad review, not even mediocre.


“Did I leave the gas on? No! I’m – no – I’m a fucking squirrel!”


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/16/2005 13:21:30
Message:

i saw LOST HIGHWAY again the other night, on the big screen. Barry Gifford (who co-wrote it with Lynch) did a talk afterwards.. it was quite a treat.

i'm endlessly impressed with David Lynch's use of sound


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/17/2005 12:11:49
Message:

Sideways = good
Friday Night Lights = good


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/17/2005 13:06:45
Message:

SIDEWAYS = best film of last year
I HEART HUCKABEES = next up


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 04/17/2005 17:52:52
Message:

I Heart Huckabees is so good.

Finding Neverland
Control Room

and Lion King the musical... cute costumes


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/17/2005 18:26:11
Message:

i watched three films this weekend:

CLOSER - good performances, but as my friend said "all it talks about is SEX - but where is the sex?" i enjoyed it though - its funny, me and ms. broken face totally disagreed on who the bigger bastards are - those whose crimes are sexual, and those whose crimes involve trust. i say trust, she said sex. i guess she's fucking around (kidding). plus Natalie Portman looks great in it.

HOTEL RWANDA - nothing spectacular, but an extremely great performances from Don Cheadle.

JANDEK ON CORWOOD - if you're at all familiar with Jandek, i would recommend this film. you get to hear the audio of Jandek's only interview ever given, plus some nice analysis (especially by Calvin Johnson). it was filmed before his first ever live performance, so there is a lot more mysticism discussed than if it were filmed now, after confirmation of certain facts (ie. that Jandek is the guy on the album covers, that the same person plays the guitar and sings, etc)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/17/2005 19:54:46
Message:

Ghost Dog. Coming from someone who considers themselves a pretty decent Jarmusch fan, I must say I was disappointed. His last work I saw was Dead Man, which I thought was spectacular. Ghost Dog was by no means bad. I just found it a bit slow, and lacking some of the elements that have made me really enjoy his other movies.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/17/2005 20:23:22
Message:

i loved GHOST DOG.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 04/17/2005 22:14:56
Message:

I just watched Harold and Kumar go to white castle and it really sucked bad.


No one can defeat the Quad Laser.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/18/2005 02:40:42
Message:

I found Ghost Dog amazing.

This week-end I watched:
- REPO MAN: not sure what to think of it. I think I would've enjoyed it more if I had been as high as the guy who directed it. The soundtrack was really cool though.
- THE MUMMY: standard but pretty funny flick. I thought it was more violent and less funny, but it was ok.

Denis


Magnifique guillotine ventrale et Jésus tombe par terre! Le céphalopode lui paralyse les cuisses avec ses sécrétions.


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 04/18/2005 02:40:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Ghost Dog. Coming from someone who considers themselves a pretty decent Jarmusch fan, I must say I was disappointed. His last work I saw was Dead Man, which I thought was spectacular. Ghost Dog was by no means bad. I just found it a bit slow, and lacking some of the elements that have made me really enjoy his other movies.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



was that phil jarmusch or ned jarmusch?


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 04/18/2005 02:48:44
Message:

i always think of repo-man whenever i see pulp-fiction, you know when vincent vega opens the briefcase, it's just like when the trunk is opened in repo-man.


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:01:29
Message:

Jim Jarmusch ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000464/ ). Vilainde and Floop, how would you rank Ghost Dog beside his other work? I'm not saying I didn't like it, I'm just saying that it wasn't my favorite of his, and was disappointed by this. I've only seen three of his films, and rank them as:

1. Dead Man
2. Coffee and Cigs
3. Ghost Dog




Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:05:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever

i always think of repo-man whenever i see pulp-fiction, you know when vincent vega opens the briefcase, it's just like when the trunk is opened in repo-man.


You can go eat a decroded piece of crap!



that's because both of those films pay tribute to this film (the most hardcore film noirs of all time)

http://www.filmmonthly.com/Noir/Articles/KissMeDeadly/KissMeDeadly.html

Perhaps the most compelling fact of Kiss Me Deadly is that this is not the last we see of the great whatzit. A number of films that followed (notably Repo Man in 1984 and Pulp Fiction in 1994) use disarmingly similar objects as their pivotal motifs. Certainly, such films owe much to the mystifying whatzit's original appearance in 1955's Kiss Me Deadly.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:11:17
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Jim Jarmusch ( http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000464/ ). Vilainde and Floop, how would you rank Ghost Dog beside his other work? I'm not saying I didn't like it, I'm just saying that it wasn't my favorite of his, and was disappointed by this. I've only seen three of his films, and rank them as:

1. Dead Man
2. Coffee and Cigs
3. Ghost Dog




Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



you really need to rent his earlier stuff.. (well, all of his stuff)..

believe it or not, i think GHOST DOG is my favorite (though that's a tough call)

i'm going to say:

1. GHOST DOG
2. DOWN BY LAW
3. MYSTERY TRAIN
4. DEAD MAN
5. NIGHT ON EARTH
6. STRANGER THAN PARADISE

i still haven't seen COFFEE AND CIGS. heard mixed things about it.

his current project has Bill Murray in it, which is always promising for any movie

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412019/


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:13:24
Message:

Ghost Dog was great because of Forest Withaker.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:46:28
Message:

Will do Floop. Your wish is my command.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/18/2005 13:58:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Will do Floop. Your wish is my command.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



i wish you to withdraw the funds from your parents bank accounts and transfer them to a swiss account in my name.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/18/2005 14:23:19
Message:

Hmm. You make a tempting argument, But I'll have to decline. I'll be needing that money as soon as I'm old enough to put my folks in a home and take it as my own.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/18/2005 19:23:53
Message:

I just watched Lord of the Flies. The older version. I liked it a lot.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/18/2005 19:30:35
Message:

not a film, but i've been catching up w/ my sopranos episodes on hbo on demand. i try and watch each episode at least twice, because so much goes on. next season starts in january supposedly. i can't wait

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/19/2005 01:01:56
Message:

I've seen very few Jarmusch movies for some reason. My top would be: 1) Ghost Dog, 2) Down By Law. Both are excellent though.

Yesterday I watched Raiders Of The Lost Ark. It wasn't as great as I remembered. Have I grown old?


Denis


Let's go get sushi and not pay!


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 04/19/2005 01:15:02
Message:

sir rockabye, sorry man, i was just kidding with the ned/phil comment.

floop, very cool info on kiss me deadly, didn't learn that in film school.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/19/2005 02:15:00
Message:

Yes Denis, I guess you've lost your child eyes.
The three Indy movies are still brilliant.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/19/2005 02:35:15
Message:

I feel like I never saw all of Raiders, maybe when I was very young. I used to love watching Temple Of Doom, taped off the telly, but it is actually a bit crappy(then again, you can't beat that classic line, "Ah, monkey brains!" I really enjoyed The Last Crusade, hav'nt seen that in a long time either. The DVD boxset apparently still contains the cut version of TOD, maybe that's just the UK version?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/19/2005 12:01:14
Message:

sir rock.. i actually watched COFFEE AND CIGARETTES last night (inspired by this jarmusch discussion)..

i hate to say, i didn't think much of it. the IGGY and TOM WAITS segment was the best by far. i also liked the Cate Blanchett one (did you know her cousin was her too?).. and the Steve Coogan Alfred Molina one was great too. but there were some serious duds..

i enjoyed it, but don't think it ranks up there with his other films


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/19/2005 12:13:55
Message:

i agree tony, coffee and cigarettes had some great moments, but also some boring parts. but i think the great parts outweighed the boring parts. especially the aforementioned iggy/waits and coogan/molina segments.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/19/2005 12:16:39
Message:

i wish the whole thing would have beeen waits and iggy.

i liked the idea, and really i like anything jarmusch does.. but i don't think it really succeeds at being a good movie as a whole. it's more just "cool" to have the people in it who are in it.. but i didn't think the writing was that great. WAKING LIFE is everything this movie tries to be and more


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/19/2005 12:24:45
Message:

Shine man, no need to apologize. I'm just dense.

Sorry you didn't enjoy C&C that much Floop. I agree with the aformentioned picks. I also really liked Buscemi's character, and Bill Murray's. I thought the Blanchett bit was a little weak. I think my favorite was also Iggy and Tom, but I thought the last bit, was a close second.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/19/2005 12:28:01
Message:

i did enjoy it. i just don't think it measures up to his other work


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/19/2005 19:46:49
Message:

Sin City. Good movie. Just what I needed to jolt me out of
my torpor.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/22/2005 09:39:36
Message:

Saw The Amityville Horror remake last night. While it's probably better than the original, and has a couple of good scares, it soon runs out of steam and just goes(unconvincingly)through the motions.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/22/2005 09:49:47
Message:

Good to know, Carl, but I might watch it anyway, just
to compare and contrast to the original.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/23/2005 05:56:27
Message:

"Closer," kind of good. Clive Owen, I think is his name, played
a formidable, sexy character. Julia Roberts can be so annoying
even when she has an amazing haircut.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/23/2005 09:03:04
Message:

Natalie Portman, now she belongs in the Pictures Of Beautiful Women thread.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/23/2005 09:14:26
Message:

First time I ever saw a short stripper but then again
I don't know much about strippers.

Carl, you will be glad to know that Tre and I are
making sure that Clive Owen or whatever his name
is gets his photo in the Pictures of Beautiful Men
thread.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/23/2005 10:11:20
Message:

this week i watched:

DiG! - documentary about rival/friend bands the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre. Fascinating examination of ethics/creativity/insanity. VERY highly recommended

Sleep With Me - Piece of shit. Eric Stolz should have know better. Only 3 good parts:

1) Dean Cameron (of Summer School and Men at Work fame) has a good role, and i'm glad he's still working.
2) Quentin Tarrantino has a HILLARIOUS cameo in a party scene where he is a nerdy guy (real stretch) who no one wants to talk to at a party, but he finally corners someone and they go on a long diatribe about Top Gun, and how it is really about 'the battle of being gay.' Very very funny
3) Parker Posey takes her top off.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/23/2005 10:25:50
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Natalie Portman, now she belongs in the Pictures Of Beautiful Women thread.


Don't worry, she's there already.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/23/2005 10:33:40
Message:

Thanks! I don't check that thread much.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/23/2005 10:42:06
Message:

FB's favorite flim last year: I HEART HUCKABEES

word


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 04/23/2005 13:30:08
Message:

I finally saw Sideways last night. Good movie. I liked how realistic their friendship was. Two very different guys who are tight friends and all just because they were freshmen roommates. If they meet at work they would never be close friends and certainly wouldn't put up with each other's shit, but because of their history they do.

Plus, I like the pounding Solvang took. That place sucks.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/23/2005 19:27:09
Message:

Good biking up Solvang way, though.

But yeah, a good film, especially thanks to their
relationship. I love how the easygoing, laidback
guy was morally corrupt and stayed that way
while the fetal-position-assuming
neurotic actually tried to work through his shit.



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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/24/2005 06:54:17
Message:

I watched Party Monster on Friday night. It was OK, but there was some terrible acting in it.


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/24/2005 14:42:46
Message:

I just watched Empire Records. Just what I needed on a Sunday night. Good fun.

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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/24/2005 18:34:22
Message:

Is that a quote? Pretty cool!! I saw a tiny bit of that film, and was deeply suspicious of it, looked a bit 'Gen X'-lite to me!! Liv Tyler is a little stunner! ;)


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 04/25/2005 01:23:12
Message:

Living In Oblivion, with Steve Buscemi. Repo Man is one of my favourite films.

--

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Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 04/25/2005 01:33:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Good biking up Solvang way, though.

But yeah, a good film, especially thanks to their
relationship. I love how the easygoing, laidback
guy was morally corrupt and stayed that way
while the fetal-position-assuming
neurotic actually tried to work through his shit.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



You saw him as morally corrupt? I can see why you think that, but I had a more sympathetic opinion. He was a good guy except for what he doing the week before his wedding. And, his last pursuit in the steakhouse made him seem more imbalanced or a slave to his needs (or need to pursue) than morally corrupt to me. Plus, he truly cared about his friend.

Solvang still sucks. The ecologist in me saw all of the beautiful scenery and couldn't help but think how great it must have been before all of the wineries ruined it.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/25/2005 02:14:34
Message:

This week-end I watched the Spongebob Squarepants Movie. I'm a pretty big fan of the cartoon and to my delight they didn't ruin it all by making a movie. It was hysterical. The new characters (the king & his daughter) were terribly annoying but they had very few scenes, and the whole cyclops/Hasselhoff thing was brilliant. I got my new cult movie.


Denis


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/25/2005 05:41:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Is that a quote? Pretty cool!! I saw a tiny bit of that film, and was deeply suspicious of it, looked a bit 'Gen X'-lite to me!! Liv Tyler is a little stunner! ;)



Yeah it's a quote from the end scene, as the credits are rolling. And yeah Liv Tyler is HOT in it.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/25/2005 10:39:21
Message:



She's so lovely in this Lord Of The Rings pic. She was actually very good in those movies.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/25/2005 10:54:22
Message:

She looked even better in Empire Records.




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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/25/2005 10:59:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl



She's so lovely in this Lord Of The Rings pic. She was actually very good in those movies.



she is very beautiful


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/25/2005 11:01:27
Message:

Get your ass over to the beautiful women thread then.


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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/25/2005 11:05:13
Message:

i watched THE MYTH OF FINGERPRITNS last night - pretentious and not very entertaining, despite some solid performances (julianne moore, noah wyle, roy scheider)

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/25/2005 14:48:50
Message:

I just watched Monster's Ball. Very very good. Berry was really on top form, as was Thornton (I like him as an actor).


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Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/25/2005 20:45:16
Message:

I just watched NIGHT ON EARTH. Redeemed Jarmusch from my disappointment with Ghost Dog.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/26/2005 01:09:28
Message:

Yesterday I watched SINGIN' IN THE RAIN and I was very disappointed. The plot is nearly non-existant and it just a pretext to shove as many musical numbers as possible. In fact musicals are like porn movies, without the porn. At least that's what I thought as my mind wandered during the movie.


Denis


"His chops are too righteous. The helmets can't handle this level of rock 'n' roll. Karen, do something!"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 04/26/2005 11:37:55
Message:

darwin, I thought he was a good guy except for the fact that he was sure to be fucking around on his new wife. Also,
I thought this was a case of being a slave to one's needs
rendered one morally corrupt. But I did love that stuff with
the waitress and the wallet and the scary loud music
and the scary naked husband. Hilarious. (I have friends who live in Solvang. Now that's scary. )

Denis, I'm curious to learn in what way you view musicals
as being like porn films without the porn. Are you alluding
to the lack of plot?


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/26/2005 12:56:09
Message:

i'm guessing he means that, like porn, there is very little plot and lots of dancing and singing (instead of fucking)


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/26/2005 13:42:50
Message:

that's the idea, yeah.


Denis


"His chops are too righteous. The helmets can't handle this level of rock 'n' roll. Karen, do something!"


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/27/2005 12:19:22
Message:

I just got done with Punch Drunk Love. I enjoyed it, quite a bit. I really didnt' enjoy Magnolia, so was a bit skeptical of PT's work. PDL really made up for it though. What else has he done that I should look out for?

Oh, and I watched High Fidelity again last night. Such a fun movie.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/27/2005 12:32:07
Message:

you need to see BOOGIE NIGHTS. his masterpiece thus far. and HARD EIGHT is worth seeing too..

everything he does is great in my opinion. i think he's one of the best young American directors working


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/27/2005 14:35:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye



Oh, and I watched High Fidelity again last night. Such a fun movie.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



You know I think of all the books I have read that have made it to the cinema, that was the most dissapointing. Not that it's a bad movie, it's a very good movie, it's just that the book is SO FUCKING GREAT!

Maybe it's partly 'cos the book was set in London, I dunno. I guess the book was never gonna win as far as I was concerned, seeing as it's one of my top 3 books of all time.


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Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/27/2005 15:28:24
Message:

I agree that the book is brilliant and better than the film, but the film is great nonetheless.
If only for Jack Black (who was born to play Barry).


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/27/2005 20:46:22
Message:

I need to read some Hornby stuff (it is Hornby, isn't it). I've seen the trailers for the remake of Fever Pitch. Jeesum crow, does that look awful.


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Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 04/28/2005 03:36:52
Message:

About a Boy is also excellent (both the book and the movie, though again the book is better).
I was quite disappointed by Fever Pitch (the movie, haven't read the book).


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/28/2005 05:55:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

I agree that the book is brilliant and better than the film, but the film is great nonetheless.
If only for Jack Black (who was born to play Barry).



That's basically what I was saying yeah.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/28/2005 07:21:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

About a Boy is also excellent (both the book and the movie, though again the book is better).
I was quite disappointed by Fever Pitch (the movie, haven't read the book).



Yeah, I remember the movie Fever Pitch was so-so. I hav'nt read the book either(or any of Nick Hornby's books). Is'nt there a US remake coming out? It's funny how they set High Fidelity the movie in America, aiming for a US audience.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/29/2005 14:01:31
Message:

i watched MILLIONS yesterday with my parents. didn't care for it. i felt sorry for my dad, who already has a hearing problem, trying to understand the accents.

i thought it was a bit too: let's-beat-the-audience-over-the-head-with-the-"moral"

don't know what happened to Danny Boyle after TRAINSPOTTING


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 04/29/2005 19:27:23
Message:

Just watched Palindromes. I really enjoyed it. Right now I'd rank Solondz's films (that I've seen) as:

1. Welcome to the Dollhouse
2. Happiness
3. Palindromes
4. Storytelling


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/30/2005 04:57:06
Message:

I watched The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremecy last night. I never fancied them much, but a lot of people seem to like them so I gave them a try and was impressed. Good fun, fast paced, keep you interested. And of course Franka Potente is HOT!


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/30/2005 05:25:45
Message:

I hav'nt seen Supremacy, The first one was pretty good. The first Lord Of the Rings is on C4 tonight, have all the extended editions-still, it's nice to see it finally appear on TV, I was wondering when it would get shown on terrestrial TV. There's a documentary, 'The Quest For The Ring' on before it, might tape that.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/30/2005 05:38:37
Message:

Yeah I will watch the program before it. Thsnks for the heads-up Carl.


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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/30/2005 05:56:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

About a Boy is also excellent (both the book and the movie, though again the book is better).
I was quite disappointed by Fever Pitch (the movie, haven't read the book).



Both film versions (the UK colin firth and the US jimmy fallon) do not do the book justice (i haven't seen the US version yet, but its plain to see). the book is a journal of hornby's life vis a vis soccer. if there is a "plot" its very thin, but it is not intended to be taken as a story with a beginning, middle and end.

in the last two days, i've watched BULL DURHAM, THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN and PERMENENT MIDNIGHT.

i have a softspot for baseball movies, so BULL DURHAM satisfied that.

MUNCHAUSEN is thus far my least favorite terry gilliam film, but was still enjoyable

PERMENENT MIDNIGHT was one of the last dramatic roles ben stiller did before becoming a purely (and mostly bad) comic actor (save of course his masterpiece ZOOLANDER and his role in THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS). he plays jerry stahl, a writer who worked on ALF (here called captain something or other for copyright reasons) who was a heroin addict. worth seeing, and had some good moments.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/30/2005 16:02:08
Message:

I just watched The Motorcycle Diaries and it really touched my heart. What a beautiful, beautiful film. Easily the most touching film I have seen in a long time. I don't mind admitting I shed a tear or two.


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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 04/30/2005 16:22:51
Message:

Homer, I loved it too, it was one of the best movies that I've seen last year, on a big screen. Thing that I can't do a lot. But The Motorcycle Diaries really deserve it.


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Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 04/30/2005 16:23:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

it really touched my heart. What a beautiful, beautiful film. Easily the most touching film I have seen in a long time. I don't mind admitting I shed a tear or two.



Jesus Christ man, pull yourself together. Were you sipping herbal tea while you watched the film?

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 04/30/2005 16:29:49
Message:

Is this the wrong time to admit that I sometimes like to wear women's clothes?


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Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 04/30/2005 21:07:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Is this the wrong time to admit that I sometimes like to wear women's clothes?


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There's probably not going to be a better time.

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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/01/2005 04:22:45
Message:




My kids gave me because today's mother's day, and it's amazing, the little films are beautiful, as their music.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/01/2005 11:35:28
Message:

how many more ancient battle epic movies do we need?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/01/2005 21:28:00
Message:

Jarmusch has a title for his new film, BROKEN FLOWERS

and here are some stills. if anyone's interested

http://www.allocine.fr/film/galerievignette_gen_cfilm=58211.html
http://www.bacfilms.com/presse/brokenflowers/


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 05/01/2005 21:41:59
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

how many more ancient battle epic movies do we need?



Hollywood loves an epic. Just ask Mel Gibson.

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Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 05/02/2005 00:46:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

Jarmusch has a title for his new film, BROKEN FLOWERS



(is that gord or peter jarmusch? }

(hey floop, have we talked about dark water yet? JC looks great in the trailer. movie looks kinda creepy in a good way a la ring, same writer apparently.)


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/02/2005 08:18:24
Message:

DOWN BY LAW - wow

definetely my favorite of jarmusch's that i've seen (Mystery Train, Coffee and Cigarettes, Stranger Than Paradise)

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/02/2005 09:28:25
Message:

shiny, i've actually seen it already (DARK WATER).. at a screening way back. apparently they've re-shot some stuff for it, so i'm sure it's a little different.

i'll reserve my critique till it comes out


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/02/2005 11:38:40
Message:

Please don't tell me they've remade Dark Water too now.


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/02/2005 11:39:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

quote:
Originally posted by floop

how many more ancient battle epic movies do we need?



Hollywood loves an epic. Just ask Mel Gibson.

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Well he's already made The Passion Of Christ 2.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/02/2005 11:40:07
Message:

http://touchstone.movies.go.com/index.html?dlink=darkwater


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/02/2005 12:11:02
Message:

Unbelievable. I guess The Eye is next then.

By the way, that was the most suttery trailer I have ever seen.


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Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 05/03/2005 05:45:51
Message:


I saw 'The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy' over the weekend and would like to recommend that people avoid this terrible film.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 05/03/2005 05:49:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O


I saw 'The Hitchhikers Guide to The Galaxy' over the weekend and would like to recommend that people avoid this terrible film.



AMEN TO THAT
I was starting to think people had completely lost their minds


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Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/03/2005 06:23:06
Message:

I heart huckabees.

Now I want to dye my hair brunette and steal Lily Tomlin's wardrobe.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 05/04/2005 02:00:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Unbelievable. I guess The Eye is next then.

By the way, that was the most suttery trailer I have ever seen.


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suttery? the meaning of your post depends totally on the meaning of what you meant to type.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 05/04/2005 03:23:07
Message:

I watched the first episode of the BBC hitch hikers last night on TV, thats how it should be done!


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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/04/2005 05:43:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Unbelievable. I guess The Eye is next then.

By the way, that was the most suttery trailer I have ever seen.


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suttery? the meaning of your post depends totally on the meaning of what you meant to type.



Sorry, stuttery.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/04/2005 17:56:11
Message:

i'm sick at home so i rented the TWIN PEAKS first season. including the hard-to-find original pilot. always a good sick-at-home rental


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/04/2005 22:39:19
Message:

It's great, a friend of mine has it and we watched it all. Where the heck is season 2, though?!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/04/2005 22:43:31
Message:

watching it (again) makes me wish (again) that MULHOLLAND DRIVE would have been the tv series it was intended to be. not that i don't like the movie. but another David Lynch tv series would be fucking awesome.

where is season 2 is a good question


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/04/2005 23:39:38
Message:

Apparently there was tons of footage shot for that, obviously because, as you say floop, it was gonna be TV series. It would be very interesting to see that stuff!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/05/2005 06:46:41
Message:

Perhaps a special edition DVD will come out one day with it on. I hope so.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/05/2005 07:08:46
Message:

I saw a bit of Reign Of Fire last night-I saw it in the cinema when it first came out, and was'nt too impressed. It's a really irritating movie, full of corny movie histronics and melodrama. The best thing about it is the dragon CGI, some decent effects work.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/05/2005 07:15:22
Message:

my slightly odd but hillarious friends in college told me they had an idea to adapt that film into a musical, but never had actually seen the film and would bill it as "a musical REIGN OF FIRE from two guys who only saw the trailer for REIGN OF FIRE"

funny stuff

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/05/2005 08:25:50
Message:

Haha, sounds like a cool idea to me.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/05/2005 17:45:22
Message:

ALl you need to see is the trailer!;) They could take a copy of the film and dub music on to it. That'd be pretty funny!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 05/06/2005 01:13:46
Message:

Yesterday I watched COLOR OF MONEY. That was pretty good. I like Scorsese, I like Newman and I like Cruise. Watching the end credits I noticed Iggy Pop has a cameo in the movie but I didn't see him.
The soundtrack sucked though. Strange for a Scorsese movie.


Denis


"His chops are too righteous. The helmets can't handle this level of rock 'n' roll. Karen, do something!"


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/06/2005 10:33:58
Message:

I just watched "Sasquatch Hunters". I didn't like it at all. I am surprised at how truly awful it was. When I first read the cover I was like "Ooooo! This looks good!". But after watching it I was left with an empty feeling inside. Kind of like regret for wasting 90 minutes of my life on the couch watching this movie titled "Sasquatch Hunters". I feel more fulfilled watching my chameleons move two inches over the course of three hours than I did watching "Sasquatch Hunters" Those of you that have this on their Netflix list (MonkeyBoy) should remove it. Two thumbs down. Way down.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/06/2005 10:35:46
Message:

I just watched "The Unbearable Lightness Of Being", it's the second time that I watch this movie, the first must have been some 15 years ago, so it was very good to remember it all again.
It's beautiful, and Juliette Binoche is so yound there. I loved it.


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Reply author: OldManInaCoffeeCan
Replied on: 05/07/2005 01:17:57
Message:


I just watched the greatest Hard Country Blues show that I've ever, ever, seen. Fucking Aye, It was all that and more. I haven't had time to process it yet, but it's all in me and I got to get it out...so, for the unedited, uncut, undeleted version of Rich & Joshua's show tonight at Layla's Bluegrass Inn, here in Guitar Town, I've got to write about it now, delete it later!

Son of a bitch, they left nothing in their pockets, anything Joshua & Rich might have stashed away at the Family Wash April 7th, their brought it all out tonight and then some. Joshua had said that Rich would be on high octane, and that was no lie. That son of a bitch had his game-face on from the getgo. I found Joshua at the bar just a few minutes before the show started. I bought him a shot, a beer, and picked his brain concerning his last two albums, "HellBent and BrokenHearted (2004)" and "17th & Shelby (2002)". I had initially got into Hellbent and only recently started listening to 17th & Shelby. On both albums Joshua includes about 6 songs that are Hard Country Blues and 6 songs that are heart-wrenching love songs. He told me about the new bass player, Aaron, and drummer, Nate, and a little bit about his upcoming. I also found out the name of his signature closing number, "All my Friends are Druggies and Drunkards" where he mixes in a little "Amazing Grace" and some traditional country/gospel song that I can't recall at the moment, I'll think of it later.
I really can't give a specific, detailed review of the songs and set, I'm really trippin right now. Combination of being Blown Away by Rich & Joshua, a little drink, a little smoke, and a whole lot of really good vibes...after the show, which by the way ended at 2 a.m., three fucking glorious hours of righteous music...like I said, can't talk about the individual songs right now, still trippin, the old fashion way, no hallucigins, just good music and real vibes...OK, this is the part that I'll delete tomorrow...probably all of it and start over...but, like I said it's in me and I've got to get it out, now.
On the way home, I listened to John Butler Trio, Surise over Sea.
I've got a couple of good pictures of the show tonight. I'll post them, along with the official review in the next couple of days. Gotta another night of music tomorrow, payback to Mrs. CoffeeCan for tonight....I went solo tonight, no Julia, no Heidi, just me...which was actually pretty nice...no one to fuck with me, no one to consider is probably a better way to say that...I used to go out and listen to bands all of the time by myself...Once you get that I don't give a fuck attitude, it can be quite nice....Anyway, still trippin on that "natural" high, you know, a mixture of music, adrenalin, and self-reflection....Well, it's quiet here now, [hell it oughtta be, it's 3 o'clock in the fucking morning] except the sound of my PC keyboard and some more John Butler Trio...I think I'll have a Amberbock and smoke, and see where this trip leads me...Good night!


Reply author: fbc
Replied on: 05/07/2005 02:12:03
Message:

Lucky bastard!
Enjoy the trip.

Someone say smoke?... that's my cue!

Oh, sorry thread, the tv's off, but last night I watched your American Idol.
That seacrest guy, you gave him a star? Why?

<Conspi Out>


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/07/2005 06:46:28
Message:

I Heart Huckabees. Brilliant. Such an original movie. You have to marvel at the minds that come up with films like this.

I really liked Jason Schwartzman. He was very good in Spun too. Old Marky Mark was good too.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/07/2005 07:36:29
Message:

I saw Downfall yesterday, a German film about Hitler's last days, which is getting a lot of press because it shows Hitler as a real human being. It's excellent, I highly recommend it. It's actually more shocking because it shows the nazis as real human beings. You almost pity them, yet the film dos'nt try to excuse or explain they're actions or by showing them this way, it just feels true. In fact, Goebbels for instance actually crys at one point, but his portrayal is absolutely monstrous. There are some excellent performances. Swiss actor Bruce Ganz is astonishing as Hitler. The film shows the ordinary people of Berlin being left to die, while Hitler and his cohorts live in the relative luxury of his bunker complex.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:14:38
Message:

I just watched Audition. This is one Japanese film I can't see the Americans remaking. Weird.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:20:33
Message:

did you like it?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:22:10
Message:

Sorry, yeah it was OK, not my favourite Japanese film. It was worth it for the torture scene alone though. Makes Reservoir Dogs look like The Sound Of Music.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:22:44
Message:

i finished watching the first season of TWIN PEAKS last night. sooooooooooooo fucking good. i don't know why i wasn't into it when it was on. i think i usually had stuff to do on Friday nights at that age.

but man, i can't believe this was even on tv. tv doesn't deserve anything this good. or, i should say, it would be nice if some tv could be a fraction as good


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:23:12
Message:

I watched The Motorcycle Diaries tonight. This is beautiful, really nicely shot in some stunning locations, and excellent performances from the two leads. Pretty thought-provoking too. Very interesting to see what is in effect a biopic, which explains motives rather than just telling a straightforward story.


en el amor se esconden las respuestas


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:23:30
Message:

Have you seen Audition floop?


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:23:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Sorry, yeah it was OK, not my favourite Japanese film. It was worth it for the torture scene alone though. Makes Reservoir Dogs look like The Sound Of Music.


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yeah, it's a lot of build up.. but then a big payoff


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:24:55
Message:

Reminded me of that scene in SAW, except in this they actually show it more.


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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:40:43
Message:

tonight I watched manhunter



prrr.


meeting people is easy


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/07/2005 16:51:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Reminded me of that scene in SAW, except in this they actually show it more.


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it's one of the most intense movies i've ever experienced in a theatre. EVERYONE in the theatre was freaking out during that scene and just going "ooohh my gooodd!"

(and of course, some walk outs)



Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/07/2005 21:06:42
Message:

I've been wanting to see that for a long time. And Ichi The Killer. And Ju-On. And Dark Water(the original, of course).


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/07/2005 22:07:12
Message:

Tonight I went to a screening of MYSTERIOUS SKIN with novel author Scott Heim and actor Joseph Gordon Levitt. Before the film was shown, I was hanging out in front of the theater with a friend, and he pointed out Scott Heim (the author of the novel the film was based on) and we approached him and said hi. He was all by himself and seemed really pleased to see a couple of kids at his film. He told us that he was afraid that because of the NR rating not many kids would show up. After about five minutes of conversation, Joseph Gordon Levitt showed up, and we were introduced. He seemed like a very nice guy, very down to earth.

The film was really good, although I think I prefered the book. Afterwards there was a Q&A which was a bit awkward, just because not many questions were asked. I had a really good time anyway.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/08/2005 00:02:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Reminded me of that scene in SAW, except in this they actually show it more.


I joined the secret forum, and all I got was this lousy secret




it's one of the most intense movies i've ever experienced in a theatre. EVERYONE in the theatre was freaking out during that scene and just going "ooohh my gooodd!"

(and of course, some walk outs)






I have that movie on DVD, but I didn't watched it already, but it's funny because my husband had the same reaction. I could only listen to him, while watching that scene that you're talking about, saying "ooohh my gooodd!". So, with that impression, I thought it was better for me to just don't even try to watch it.


And for a sunday afternoon I'll just watch 'Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi', it's also japonese, but much softer. I've seen it already, but you know how kids are, they don't mind seeing it a couple of times.




Some times I cry for the sane


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/08/2005 03:02:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I've been wanting to see that for a long time. And Ichi The Killer. And Ju-On. And Dark Water(the original, of course).



Itchi The Killer is on my Amazon list, Ju-on is fantastic, Dark water is excellent also.

Try the original The Grudge too, and Versus.


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Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/08/2005 07:55:42
Message:

I just watched, again, Leaving Las Vegas. And once again, I loved it!

Now I'm sad.


Some times I cry for the sane


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 05/08/2005 10:09:26
Message:

I watched Garden State. Not as great as I thought but pleasant nonetheless. Zach Braff is a great actor and he definitely has potential as a director.


Denis


"His chops are too righteous. The helmets can't handle this level of rock 'n' roll. Karen, do something!"


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/08/2005 10:10:31
Message:

I just watched "The Terminal" it was entertaining in many ways. I could see where some might find it boring, but I liked it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/08/2005 11:43:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I've been wanting to see that for a long time. And Ichi The Killer. And Ju-On. And Dark Water(the original, of course).



Itchi The Killer is on my Amazon list, Ju-on is fantastic, Dark water is excellent also.

Try the original The Grudge too, and Versus.


I joined the secret forum, and all I got was this lousy secret




i didn't care for ICHI THE KILLER as much. the violence level is almost too much in that. ok, not almost..

but it's still interesting

his DEAD OR ALIVE series is worth watching.. he's made so many films that i need to see.

i think he's amazing..


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/08/2005 13:23:24
Message:

Yeah I have the Dead Or Alive series on my Amazon list too.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/08/2005 13:40:48
Message:

i rented MY ARCHITECT and DOLLS today


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/08/2005 13:57:49
Message:

I was gonna watch The Hills Have Eyes tonight but the 'Bitches' thread is just too darn interesting.


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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/08/2005 21:59:28
Message:

MY ARCHITECT: excellent


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/09/2005 11:54:18
Message:

Oooh, I really wanna watch that. Maybe later this week.

Couple of nights ago I watched "The Interpreter," which
was surprisingly OK. I expected it to suck. Observations:
Sean Penn's looking a lot like Jake LaMotta these days.
Nicole Kidman's so purdy.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 05/10/2005 01:21:17
Message:

Yesterday I watched EPISODE I. It was actually better than what I remembered, even though I watched on a very small TV with a crappy image.


Denis


"His chops are too righteous. The helmets can't handle this level of rock 'n' roll. Karen, do something!"


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 05/10/2005 03:12:00
Message:


I saw Palindromes over the weekend - it's a good film.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/10/2005 12:30:36
Message:

Yeah, Palindromes was good.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/10/2005 12:54:34
Message:

watched THE VILLAGE - better than i expected. i still can't tell if bryce-dallas howard is attractive or not.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/10/2005 13:16:28
Message:

i didn't care for DOLLS, though i wanted to like it. it had some great photography, and a few touching moments.. but it was just too slow for me. i couldn't get into it.

i'm not against slow movies either, but this one just didn't do it for me


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/10/2005 14:26:30
Message:

I think the first third of Dolls is as brilliant as the rest of the film is dull and boring.
Maybe you will like Zatoichi more (you can't deny that Kitano is one of the best director around these days.)


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/10/2005 15:57:36
Message:

i thought you were the one who liked DOLLS holiday son. i like Kitano.. and i was interested in seeing a film of his that takes a radical new direction.. but MAN, it was just tooooooo fucking slow. hardly anything happens.

that scene when they're in the car and she's blowing on that toy pipe thing.. that was painful


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/10/2005 16:42:27
Message:

yeah, I liked it because I think the 1st part is brilliant.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/10/2005 16:43:44
Message:

i acutally thought the first part was the most slow..

we can both agree that VIOLENT COP is cool though, right?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/10/2005 19:26:44
Message:

We can all agree that BAD LIEUTENANT is excellent!

It's with some fear that I say that I just watched
"I heart Huckabees" and thought it was .... OK.
Jeez, frickin' Frank called it his favorite movie
of the year, everybody I know who's seen it
loves it, and I thought it was .... OK.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/10/2005 19:38:04
Message:

I'm with you K. Okay, at best.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/10/2005 19:45:21
Message:

Phew! We're a club of two, apparently.

Now, Sir Rock, do you not agree that The Bad Lieutenant
is cinema at its best?

(memo to self: email the Sir, warning him that he
is probably too young and tender to watch such
a trashy, violent movie)


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/11/2005 01:34:25
Message:

tonight i watched Wong Kar Wai's 2046. amazing.. a little too long, but such a beautiful film (like all his films). it's kind BLADE RUNNER meets LOLITA, in China.

his films are truly works of art


also, Ziyi Zhang is in it, for you Ziyi Zhang fans

(yes please)


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/11/2005 06:24:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

We can all agree that BAD LIEUTENANT is excellent!

It's with some fear that I say that I just watched
"I heart Huckabees" and thought it was .... OK.
Jeez, frickin' Frank called it his favorite movie
of the year, everybody I know who's seen it
loves it, and I thought it was .... OK.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



i'm with you and sir rock - okay at BEST. my biggest cinematic disappointment in recent memory

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/11/2005 10:42:35
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face


i'm with you and sir rock - okay at BEST. my biggest cinematic disappointment in recent memory




more than MILLION DOLLAR BABY?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/11/2005 11:14:45
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

We can all agree that BAD LIEUTENANT is excellent!

It's with some fear that I say that I just watched
"I heart Huckabees" and thought it was .... OK.
Jeez, frickin' Frank called it his favorite movie
of the year, everybody I know who's seen it
loves it, and I thought it was .... OK.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Frank hates you!


Kim, will you do me the honour of being my wife?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/11/2005 11:50:06
Message:

Homers, then Frank would have to hate Sir Rock
and Broken Face and there's no way Frank's gonna
do that.

Frank is just gonna have to live with the cinematic
differences between him and three of his biggest
fans, is all.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/11/2005 11:58:20
Message:

Frank certainly does not heart Kathryn.


Kim, will you do me the honour of being my wife?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/11/2005 12:07:15
Message:

Oh, please, Homers.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/11/2005 13:22:10
Message:

Well maybe a little less now.


Kim, will you do me the honour of being my wife?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/11/2005 16:32:41
Message:

How do you know how Frank feels about anything?



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/11/2005 20:53:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face


i'm with you and sir rock - okay at BEST. my biggest cinematic disappointment in recent memory




more than MILLION DOLLAR BABY?



yes, because i knew that MDB would suck ass

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/12/2005 01:41:50
Message:

i watched (most of) DIG last night. documentary about the Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre rivalry.. (as previously mentioned by broken face)

while interesting, i just couldn't deal with watching these self-obsessed asshole pricks. i like rock and roll music. but i hate drugged-out asshole rock and roll people who think they're larger than life because they play in a fucking band. it had a definite fun-to-laugh-at-them quality.. and it's an interesting insight into the insanity of the music industry and rock and roll. but i just didn't care for any of these people.

even though they, admittedly, make some pretty good music.




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/12/2005 02:11:53
Message:

at last!
DiG! was indeed very painful to watch!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/12/2005 04:38:19
Message:

the egos in DiG were really funny, as previously stated. Anton is pretty much insane, where as the Dandys are just so full of themselves. i did enjoy the music, though. but i find it a little suspect that the dandy's footage goes on until 2002 or 2003, where the BJM stuff stops in 1997 'cept for that one piece of footage. and the fact that courtney taylor-taylor narrates it, definetely gives it a pro-Dandy's edge

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/12/2005 05:11:01
Message:

what makes it pro-dandy is that Newcombe is such an asshole that anybody looks good next to him! (and the dandys don't look very good in this film!!)


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 05/12/2005 05:57:42
Message:

I agree with Son, and I add that Newcombe has no talent, and that it's a shame that people like him have the opportunity to sign million dollars contracts for a music that is just a cliché and a pale copy of some great albums from the 60's. There's so many bands nowadays that have much more imagination and creativity, and honesty, and humility that people like Newcombe and the whole buzz around his band and this film makes me wanna puke.

pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/12/2005 06:38:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

How do you know how Frank feels about anything?



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Great minds think alike.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/12/2005 21:44:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
Anton is pretty much insane,



i couldn't believe that scene where he kicked someone in the head at the Knitting Factory.





I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 05/13/2005 06:08:56
Message:

if you watch the delted scenes/special features on DiG there is a thing about how anton told his band members that he went into the prison that charles manson is held in and recorded songs with him, which is pretty much impossible.

also in the 'where are they now' section, matt hollywood got fucking fat! some say i look a lot like him, so i hope i don't turn out that way!

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/13/2005 09:26:45
Message:

you know that someday his son will watch that documentary and see how his father couldn't come spend time with him as a baby because he kicked someone in the face at one of his concerts.




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/13/2005 09:28:28
Message:

i watched INTIMATE STRANGERS last night. good film with a disappointing ending. i like Patrice Leconte.. HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is one of my favorite films..

anyone see INTIMATE STRANGERS? Holiday?




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/13/2005 09:51:40
Message:

quote:


We can all agree that BAD LIEUTENANT is excellent!



I will most certainly agree to that. Huge Keitel fan I am.

wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:00:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i'm sick at home so i rented the TWIN PEAKS first season. including the hard-to-find original pilot.



I'm not too certain but do you mean there are different versions of the pilot epsiode?

For some strange reason the American DVD release does not include the pilot episode. I had to buy the series twice, the UK version had the pilot included.

The pilot episode is brilliant
wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:05:11
Message:

Anyone saw Ladies In Lavender? I've been urged by five different persons to go see this film. I always trust their judgment but something about the title makes me not want to go see it.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:12:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw
I'm not too certain but do you mean there are different versions of the pilot epsiode?



not different versions, but the US box set of the 1st season doesn't include it. it's an import, over here (i think Japanese)..




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:14:08
Message:

Well anyone wanting the US box set not including the pilot can come pick it up for free at my house

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:15:12
Message:

i'll take it.

it's a beautiful box set (minus the lack of pilot).. excellent transfers, some nice commentary and behind-the-scenes stuff..

hmmm. birthday coming up..




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:27:56
Message:

You're welcome

315 Russel Str, ring # 7 at the gate

wilhelm


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/13/2005 10:54:20
Message:

I haven't seen Intimate Strangers.
The Girl On the Bridge is ok.
Love Street was crap but it has Miss Casta in it!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/13/2005 15:03:28
Message:

I just watched Coffee And Cigarettes and I enjoyed it very much. The opening scene was just brilliant, my favorite, but I enjoyed them all. Steve Coogan was as brilliant as ever. I liked the way they played themselves, yet not.

Oh and Renee French is just beautiful in this film.



The short film by Bill Murray (with the track Midnight Jam by Joe Strummer And The Mescaleros) was cool too.




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/13/2005 15:08:22
Message:

Is this your first Jarmusch Mike?


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/13/2005 15:09:55
Message:

How the hell do you make huge pics smaller?


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/13/2005 15:45:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

I haven't seen Intimate Strangers.
The Girl On the Bridge is ok.
Love Street was crap but it has Miss Casta in it!



i think HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is his best film . i don't know why they always say "from the director of GIRL ON A BRIDGE".. i mean, that was good, but HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is brilliant




I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/13/2005 16:00:22
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Is this your first Jarmusch Mike?


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



Yeah though I have been meaning to check Ghost Dog out since it came out. I also want to watch the original three Coffee And Cirgarettes now.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/13/2005 17:04:26
Message:

My personal favorite Jarmusch is Dead Man, which comes with my highest reccomendation.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: mosleyk
Replied on: 05/13/2005 17:14:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

I haven't seen Intimate Strangers.
The Girl On the Bridge is ok.
Love Street was crap but it has Miss Casta in it!



i think HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is his best film . i don't know why they always say "from the director of GIRL ON A BRIDGE".. i mean, that was good, but HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is brilliant




I guess floop WAS right!




Floop, you just went up major marks in my book. Hairdreser's Husband is totally one of my favorite movies. I once rented a guy an apartment I was helping to manage solely on the fact he liked the movie.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/13/2005 19:33:56
Message:

I couldn't sit thru Coffee and Cigarettes. That's how unhip I am.

I just read something about a new McQueen box set. Gotta
buy it for a certain October birthday.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 05/13/2005 19:44:38
Message:

isn't vanessa paradis in girl on the bridge? i find her awful teeth too distracting.

i had to watch dead man three times before i really liked it, it was a grower.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/13/2005 19:45:56
Message:

Dead Man is slow, but pretty good. It's cool that Robert Mitchum makes an apperance.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/15/2005 01:56:24
Message:

The Station Agent.

Wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. Loved the character of Joe (in fact want to be Joe).





The revolution eats its own children


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 05/17/2005 04:03:21
Message:

Last Days: boring, caricatured, and a bad movie for many reasons, anyway I still love Elephant

pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/17/2005 06:12:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

The Station Agent.

Wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did. Loved the character of Joe (in fact want to be Joe).





The revolution eats its own children



Yeah it's a quality film.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/18/2005 00:32:03
Message:

I just watched Revenge of the Sith.
I think this film is made only for Star Wars fans.
But a few flaws appart... what a film!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/18/2005 12:45:21
Message:

I watched Sideways, Igby Goes Down, and Life aquatic again yesterday and the day before. All three were much enjoyed.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/18/2005 12:47:41
Message:

you're getting a good cinematic education at a young age sir rock (though i hated IGBY GOES DOWN)


Reply author: mosleyk
Replied on: 05/18/2005 12:53:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I watched Sideways, Igby Goes Down, and Life aquatic again yesterday and the day before. All three were much enjoyed.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.



I just watched the Life Aquatic a couple of days ago. I really loved it. It sorta reminded me of Hal Hartly's style of filming. Have you seen any of his movies? If not, I would recommend "Simple Men." Masterpiece!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/18/2005 12:54:07
Message:

Really? I enjoyed. I realized, the whole time, that it was a pretty light movie; no real depth to it, so I think that helped loosen me up. I thought there were some great lines:

Igby: Oliver is majoring in neo-fascism at Colombia.
Oliver: Economics.
Igby: Semantics.



D.H. Banes: I believe, umm, that certain people in life are meant to fall by the wayside; to serve as warnings to the rest of us; signs posts along the way.
Igby: To where?
D.H. Banes: Success.
Oliver: Our father would be a 'slippery when schizophrenic' sign, for instance...
[pause]
Oliver: ... along the highway of life.



Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 05/18/2005 14:37:41
Message:

Star Wars 3

man ohh man

I want to see it again



"I joined the cult of Jon Tiven/Bye!"


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/18/2005 15:01:27
Message:

I watched The Usual Suspects for the first time in a few years. That last scene still gives me chills.


Some brains just work that way, that's what chemicals can do.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/18/2005 16:47:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I watched The Usual Suspects for the first time in a few years. That last scene still gives me chills.



fucking excellent film


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/18/2005 16:49:09
Message:

i watched ENRON with my dad today.. (who's a becoming something of a political activist in his old age)..

pretty frightening stuff. the most frightening thing to me is how long it took them to figure it all out, and how easy it would be (and probably is) for huge corporations to successfully fuck people out of billions and billions of dollars..


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/19/2005 06:17:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I watched The Usual Suspects for the first time in a few years. That last scene still gives me chills.



fucking excellent film



One of the best ever.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/19/2005 14:34:21
Message:

i watched this last night



further increasing my love of this band


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/19/2005 14:43:48
Message:

I haven't heard a thing about it - tell me it's as beautiful and dreamy as their music.

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/19/2005 14:47:47
Message:

it's not as beautiful and dreamy as you


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/19/2005 14:50:45
Message:

sorry, i couldn't resist..

the movie: if you're a fan you'll love it. it's actually a bit older. from 98 when MOON SAFARI came out. the film documents thier very first tour, London Paris and New York. mostly behind the scenes stuff, and live footage, but put together in an artistic fashion. also, you get to know the guys a little bit.

and it's got 4 of their excellent music videos.

i think i'm going to start an AIR thread soon.. to prove to the Frenchies that i actually don't dislike France but quite the contrary..


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/19/2005 15:04:56
Message:

Thank you - (I've just recovered from the biggest blushing fit ever) and please start an Air thread - Moon Safari blew me away when I first heard it, so I'll hunt that one down.


Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/19/2005 18:33:42
Message:

I watched Hero and Open Water earlier(well, yesterday at this stage!). Hero was beautiful and rather toughing in places, incredible cinematography. I want to see House Of Flying Daggers. Open Water(that 'Jaws meets Blair Witch' film!!)was pretty good, the shocks kind of come towards the end. I was looking at Bubba Ho-Tep, I Heart Huckerbees and Sideways in the video shop, maybe I'll check those out soon. Team America's not out yet, I missed it in the cinema but it looks pretty funny. So many films to catch up on!!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/19/2005 22:49:47
Message:

saw Alfred Hitchcock's VERTIGO on the big screen tonight. in 70mm no less. one of my favorite Hitchcocks


[edit] i think we should start including the movie posters


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/20/2005 06:43:47
Message:

The DVD restoration is fantastic.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/20/2005 15:25:33
Message:

I am on a role at the moment. I just saw Garden State and again, what a fantastic film. Beautiful script.

I want to meet someone like that. Why isn't life like the movies?

Good to hear The Shins in there too.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/21/2005 11:24:17
Message:

i watched this film called TARNATION yesterday.. fantastic. never seen a documentary quite like it. this kid has amazing amazing talent.

very depressing though..

i recommend it


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/21/2005 11:31:27
Message:

Did'nt he film that on a little digital camera for next to nothing? I read about it a while ago. And it's a kind of home movie documentary thing?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/21/2005 15:09:11
Message:

it's actually footage from the span of his whole life.. super 8 footage, old video camera stuff, etc.. up to the present. this kid (well, he's not a kid now) used to film himself and his family from a very young age.. it's about his VERY troubled life, and fucked-up dysfunctional family.. it's very sad, but it's also very moving.. and inspiring.

the way he put it all together though, edited it etc.. shows that he's a natural filmmaker.. it's truly a work of art.

i'm just amazed that he could not only have survived and preservered through the fucked up situation he was in, but also manage to document it and create something so artistic out of it.

i hope he goes on to make more films


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/21/2005 15:14:36
Message:

here's the trailer for it

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/tarnation.html


Reply author: ElevatorLady
Replied on: 05/21/2005 17:51:20
Message:

I just watched Lost In Translation. Such a personal film.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/21/2005 18:47:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by mosleyk
I just watched the Life Aquatic a couple of days ago. I really loved it. It sorta reminded me of Hal Hartly's style of filming. Have you seen any of his movies? If not, I would recommend "Simple Men." Masterpiece!



i didn't see this before mosley. i LOVE Hal Hartley. i've been a huge fan for a long time..

looking forward to seeing THE GIRL FROM MONDAY.

TRUST will probably always be my favorite film of his


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/22/2005 01:18:14
Message:

Motorcycle Diaries - really enjoyed it. In fact woke up this morning still thinking about it.

Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/22/2005 05:37:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

here's the trailer for it

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/tarnation.html



It does sound interesting, and I was thinking I'd like to see it. That trailer is quite corny!(But that's movie trailers for you!)


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 05/22/2005 09:07:02
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i think HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is his best film . i don't know why they always say "from the director of GIRL ON A BRIDGE".. i mean, that was good, but HAIRDRESSER'S HUSBAND is brilliant



I agree that Hairdresser's Husband is extremely good. My favourite Leconte film is Monsieur Hire, some truly amazing scenes like the "seduction" next to the boxing ring. Anyone saw his latest film The Man On The Train? It was pretty good as well.

wilhelm


Reply author: ElevatorLady
Replied on: 05/22/2005 16:33:43
Message:

I just watched the Hitchhikers Guide. It was okay. Not excellent, but better than what I expected. Although I think that if I didn't read the books I'd probably be a bit confused about the story. Do you think they'll make sequels?


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 05/23/2005 02:10:23
Message:

Yesterday I watched BRINGING UP BABY, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. It was a bit too long, as if they didn't know how to end the movie, but very enjoyable and funny nonetheless. I must watch more Hepburn movies.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 05/23/2005 02:27:04
Message:

I watched Napoleon Dynamite last night. The opening credits were genius - the rest of the movie had moments for me but hardly blew me away. My mind was elsewhere, so that probably didn't help matters, but I think it was that I'm still so taken with Motorcycle Diaries that I couldn't help but compare movies even though it's utterly ridiculous to do so.



Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/23/2005 09:04:49
Message:

I watched Sideways on Saturday night which was very good. Perhaps not quite as good as some people have said but still very good. Despite knowing nothing about wine, I really enjoyed all the wine references. It was a nice touch.

I watched The Hills Have Eyes last night, which was a bit shit really. Kind of like The Secret Seven on a cannibal adventure, but with a much harder dog. Actually nothing much like that, but every bit as shit as that sounds.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/24/2005 13:52:51
Message:

Team America World Police


I watched it last night and again today. I think it's pretty damn funny. Anyone else seen it?

"America, fuck yeah! Coming to save the motherfucking day!"


... I hate shit that is true


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/24/2005 14:06:45
Message:

I have it on my Amazon list and I have to say it looks pretty funny.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/24/2005 14:14:25
Message:

It took me awhile to get into it but once I did I was dying laughing.

I was a litle dissappointed about the special features, they're interesting but short, less than an hour probably. But they do give you a great appreciation for how difficult and original it is to make a movie with marionettes, it's phenomenal how daunting a task it was. I think the reason I couldn't get into the movie at first is because I'd never seen anything like it.
but Their other dvds have far less specials so I guess it's better than nothing.

you'll love it mike


... You Know What to Do


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/24/2005 14:17:10
Message:

the theme song was the best part


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/24/2005 14:18:43
Message:

especially when you hear it for the 1st time...

so you aren't much of a fan of it Floop?


... You Know What to Do


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/25/2005 12:18:09
Message:

I just read a group of articles about it and I can now see why floop is not a big fan, it's a rather base and immature movie, but that's right up my alley and film expertise.

So Homer, if I were you, I would wait until in comes down in price before you buy it.


... You Know What to Do


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/25/2005 13:07:13
Message:

No it's my Amazon rental list.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:33:58
Message:

Dawn Of The Dead the remake. Kick Ass Sea Bass!


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:36:30
Message:

I loved that movie


... You Know What to Do


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:36:37
Message:

I bought Team America and was a bit disappointed. I laughed quite a bit when they where blowing the hell out of all these historic monuments around the world and weren't even phased by it but the rest wasn't all that clever.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:45:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I bought Team America and was a bit disappointed. I laughed quite a bit when they where blowing the hell out of all these historic monuments around the world and weren't even phased by it but the rest wasn't all that clever.



that's kind of how i felt. there were some great moments.. the sex scene, and the vomit scene, the blow job scene..

but i thought it got kind of old after a while. also, i thought the movie lacked focus on what they were making fun of. i guess it's cool to just 'make fun of everything' but it sort of started out as this great critique of the the US government but then kind of fell apart, in my opinion.

but the theme song is priceless. i wish it had been nominated at the Academy Awards so they would have gotten to play it live


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:50:54
Message:

"Kick Ass Sea Bass!" May I use that expression, KOK,
and, of course, credit you?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:55:50
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

"Kick Ass Sea Bass!" May I use that expression, KOK,
and, of course, credit you?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Okay but believe it or not, I didn't invent that one. This guy did


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/27/2005 12:59:56
Message:

Can't view. So I'm gonna credit you.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:05:25
Message:

Probably because I posted it directly from my desktop. Shutterfly is down. I'll try later. I can't take the credit for that one. Unlike Homer's Pet Monkey, I don't go around using other people's expressions while claiming them as my own.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:12:14
Message:

I watched Shock Corridor today. Really really liked it.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:17:36
Message:

Oh but you did just that, KOK, when you tried to pass
off as you own "angry," which I proved was uttered
in "Body Heat."


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:18:57
Message:

SHOCK CORRIDOR is great. Sir Rock, you never cease to impress me..

Sam Fuller makes a cool cameo in Jean Luc Godard's PIERROT LE FOU as an "american film director".. another film you should check out if you're going to set your film education standards as high as you are


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:22:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Oh but you did just that, KOK, when you tried to pass
off as you own "angry," which I proved was uttered
in "Body Heat."


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Um? Excuse me. I thought we cleared up the confusion on that. Just because I pulled it out of the archives to use on a new audience doesn't mean I wasn't using it pre Body Heat days.


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:26:21
Message:

this is my to see list:

28 days
wings of desire
cinima paradiso
far away, so close
gengarry glen ross
the elephant man
freaks
the tenant, the pianist (roman polanski)
shawn of the dead
dead man (jim jarmusch)
no such thing
near dark
down by law
eraserhead
night on earth
perros amores
la femme nikita
the messenger


You've seen all these Floop I imagine?


... You Know What to Do


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:27:01
Message:

Guess what? I just did Ye Olde Forume Searche and
can safely state that while I did establish your trying to pass of
that expression as you own you did not establish having used it
pre-Body Heat.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:34:15
Message:

i haven't seen all those.. but that's a good list. thanks for reminding me of stuff i want to see too..

28 days (haven't seen, heard mixed things but want to see it)
wings of desire (this is a classic)
cinima paradiso (")
far away, so close (")
gengarry glen ross (i want to see this too)
the elephant man (i have yet to see this, i'm dying to)
freaks (still have not seen)
the tenant, the pianist (roman polanski) (want to see)
shawn of the dead (very funny)
dead man (jim jarmusch) (a must see, but ideally in the theatre [like all films])
no such thing (not my favorite Hartley, but i liked it. he's one of my faves)
near dark (cool vampire film)
down by law (absolute must see)
eraserhead (don't eat chicken while watching)
night on earth (among Jarmusch's best)
perros amores (gritty film. great director. viva Mexico!)
la femme nikita (embarassed to say i've never seen this)
the messenger (which one are we talking about?)


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:38:02
Message:

no way man, he's in PIERROT LE FOU.. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002087/

and you call yourself a frenchie !


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:41:36
Message:

I'm so ashamed of my mistake that I deleted my post. I apologize!
I was thinking of Fritz Lang in Le Mépris.
I wanna see Pierrot le Fou again now!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 13:48:02
Message:

i can delete mine if you want.. you are forgiven. an official US/France truce..

what's your favorite Godard? i didn't care for CONTEMPT as much.. i like his crazier stuff like PIERROT or WEEK END.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 05/27/2005 14:58:34
Message:

Yep I'm not a big fan of Le Mépris myself.
Pierrot and A bout de souffle (breathless) are my faves.
Bande à part is also very good.
Eloge de l'amour is visually brilliant, tough quite boring.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/27/2005 15:13:26
Message:

i'm glad we've forget this truce. let's hope this is the beginning of new, long-lasting France/US relations..


A BAND APART is great too.. i just love the whole French New Wave thing in general.. there seemed to be so much comraderie in that movement. something lacking in most of todays trends..


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 05/27/2005 15:47:12
Message:

In the process of watching my brand new box set of the sixties cult classic 'The Prisoner' starring Patrick McGoohan.

Weird as hell but intriguing enough to want keep watching


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 05/30/2005 12:41:55
Message:

I watched the new Star Wars film on Sunday. I enjoyed it.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 05/31/2005 04:37:57
Message:

i watched things to do in denver when your dead last night, really enjoyed it, and steve buscemi is a great hitman


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 05/31/2005 08:23:04
Message:

I just watched "In Good Company". I really enjoyed it, and I think Topher Grace has a bright future in film, but I hope he starts playing someone different than a grown up Eric Forman. I thought everyone acted really well, including Scarlett Johansen, who seemed so much different than woman she played in Lost In Translastion, without doing anything over the top different, like changing her voice or speech patterns. Very sweet and funny film, and Denis Quaid is excellent as well. Other than a few cliched lines at the end, I thought the dialogue was really well written, and very realistic.


I'm not in your dreams/Get out of mine


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/31/2005 13:43:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched the new Star Wars film on Sunday. I enjoyed it.



i saw it over the weekend and also enjoyed it..


i also watched MAGNOLIA which didn't hold up for me as much on second viewing. i think it's my least favorite PT Anderson film


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 05/31/2005 13:48:55
Message:

I never really liked Magnolia. Perhaps I'm not a PT sorta guy, although I did enjoy Punch Drunk.

Over the weekend I watched:

My Own Private Idaho- Better than Elephant, but not amazing. When I saw Mysterious Skin, every review I read said to check this movie out. I suppose it was good enough to warrant another film by Gus.

The Aviator- Really fucking good. I though for a film that was three hours, there was nearly no drag at all. Beautiful film; possibly my favorite of last year.

Anchorman- Light movie. Didn't live up to the rep I had heard. Steve Carrel who I usually love was just plain dumb for the most part. Christina Applegate is pretty good looking though, so that sort of made up for it. I guess it was decent enough though for me to watch the other Anchorman movie.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: n/a
Replied on: 05/31/2005 13:50:55
Message:

I watched today, again, United States of Leland, and I think I liked even more than the first time. Not to mention the soundtrack!

I could be wrong
I could be right


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 05/31/2005 13:51:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

I never really liked Magnolia. Perhaps I'm not a PT sorta guy, although I did enjoy Punch Drunk.



BOOGIE NIGHTS is brilliant


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 05/31/2005 14:04:57
Message:

Watched Lost in Translation this weekend. During the first half I was thinking that it was pretty film but without much going on (and I absolutely love Bill Murray). But, by the end I thought it was a good movie. Memorable and I'm glad they didn't cop out with a typical plot.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 05/31/2005 14:14:15
Message:

hmmm

white noise - it sucked


I hope that I will live to see you undress


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 05/31/2005 15:20:05
Message:

Yeah, my sister watched that yesterday and agrees with you!

I watched Team America during the week, it was hilarious in places. I think some critics focused to much on the politics, when in fact it was really intended as a Jerry Bruckheimer piss take!!

Saw Mean Creek yesterday, very good movie. It's obviously inspired by Deliverence, but it's quiet intelligently made, and is quiet sad and moving. Intended to see HitchHikers,a ctually, but missed it!! Also watched Blood From The Mummy's Tomb last week, a friend has some Hammer Movies on DVD. Even the dodgy Hammer films have that classy atmosphere!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 06/01/2005 02:16:21
Message:

The Thin Red Line: I just don't know what to think about it


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/01/2005 06:06:03
Message:

I really liked it.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 06/01/2005 06:59:57
Message:

it's not that I don't like it, but I'm confused


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Monsieur
Replied on: 06/01/2005 07:33:35
Message:

Brooklyn Boogie. Very good.


I will show you fear in a handful of dust


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 06/01/2005 07:42:41
Message:

Magnolia and The Thin Red Line are among the most boring films I have ever seen.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 06/01/2005 07:55:18
Message:

I don't think that The Thin Red Line can be described as "boring", IMO


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/01/2005 08:05:56
Message:

THIN RED LINE.. i thought it was beautiful. i liked the fact that it didn't make complete sense, and was a little confusing.. my theory is that he is trying to convey how insane and confusing war is, by giving the film an open-ended structure; the film makes you feel disoriented, like how it would probably feel if you were a soldier in battle.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 06/01/2005 08:08:29
Message:

Thin Red Line is not boring, it's great. If you want a boring movie I suggest Meet Joe Black. Now THIS is pushing the boundaries of boringness.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/01/2005 08:39:23
Message:

its been a while since i posted in this thread:

DO THE RIGHT THING - amazing - how did i miss this film for so long
THE TRUCE (La Tregua) - good - another strong John Turturro performance
THE AVIATOR - good - not one of Scorcese's best, but not a bad film. a great performance by Alan Alda, who i usually hate

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Frog in the Sand
Replied on: 06/01/2005 09:36:02
Message:

Comme une image (Look At Me). Dir. Agnès Jaoui, 2004. 'A tale of four people who know exactly what they'd do if they were somebody else, but can't handle being themselves very well'. Great film in all possible respects. Actually the best French movie I've seen for a long time.






When will Frank find Lyle, Nick and Eric Drew again?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/02/2005 06:29:56
Message:

I watched Ghost World last night. Pretty good. Steve Buscemi was as great as ever.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/04/2005 02:48:41
Message:

I went to see sin city and was breathless the whole way through, just sexy stylish gorgeous, it was beautiful to watch even with the comic book violence. I loved each of the mains, I loved the little stories, I loved the running commentary, I loved Clive Owen (natch) but Rourke was ace, and Willis is sweet as hell for a bad ass.
And Elijah Wood is one scary wee bastard.


I hope that I will live to see you undress


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/04/2005 09:56:03
Message:

watched EDGEPLAY: A FILM ABOUT THE RUNAWAYS - it was ok - i'm not a huge fan of the band but always found their story interesting. i would hope the doc would make me want to go out and buy an album, but it really just made me realize how much of an asshole Kim Fowley is - the more i hear about him the more i hate that guy. its bad when one of his proteges says "i thought somebody was going to blow his brains out. someone still should; if one guy deserves it, its him"

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 06/05/2005 02:24:01
Message:

Koyanisqaatsi

Not quite the cinematic masterpiece I was told to expect.

wilhelm


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/05/2005 02:37:41
Message:

Last night I saw Sin City. My eyes are satiated. Best thing I've seen in the cinema for a long time.

Mickey Rourke stole the movie in my opinion (though he looked disturbingly like someone special who still sometimes keeps me awake at night)


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/05/2005 03:54:35
Message:

oh surfer wasn't it beautiful! I'm resisting the urge to go waste the afternoon watching it again


I hope that I will live to see you undress


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 06/05/2005 04:38:18
Message:

i really cant wait to see it, after seeing the advert in the cinema whatever film followed it (i dont even remember) couldnt compete


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/05/2005 05:04:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

oh surfer wasn't it beautiful! I'm resisting the urge to go waste the afternoon watching it again


I hope that I will live to see you undress



So am I


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/05/2005 11:33:50
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Koyanisqaatsi

Not quite the cinematic masterpiece I was told to expect.

wilhelm



i, too, was disappointed by it


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/05/2005 11:36:23
Message:

As was I, though the Philip Glass soundtrack is good if you're in the right
mood.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/05/2005 11:43:52
Message:

I watched hide and seek this afternoon, boring.


I hope that I will live to see you undress


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 06/05/2005 21:06:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Koyanisqaatsi

Not quite the cinematic masterpiece I was told to expect.

wilhelm



i, too, was disappointed by it



I watched it for a writing class in college and thought it was overly manipulative. Play some video in slow motion and put serene music behind it and it's a beautiful ballet and good. Speed it up and make the music more unsettling and it's chaos and bad. Blah.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/06/2005 07:03:37
Message:

I watched Adaptation last night. Another excellent screenplay from Charlie Kaufman. Some fantastic performances too, especially Nicholas Cage.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/06/2005 07:52:38
Message:

ADAPTATION is fantastic - one of my favorite films. it makes me so sad when Donald dies, even though he isn't real

last night i watched one of the dvds in the MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 VOLUME 5 set i got for my birthday. love MST3K. it was THE TOUCH OF SATAN which is a hillariously bad movie, and the skits in between were better than usual too. a soilid choice post-ballgame for a very hot night

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 06/06/2005 08:03:16
Message:

I'm not a big fan of Charlie Kaufman but the whole subplot with Donald's screenplay is very funny.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/06/2005 10:53:40
Message:

(I'm going to a film and soft sofa sin city session tomorrow at the independant cinema, watch the film then go to the bar and discuss it loudly over pints with strangers.. any excuse)


I hope that I will live to see you undress


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/06/2005 13:19:08
Message:

at last, brian and i agree on a movie.

ADAPTATION was the best film of 2002 in my opinion. completely underrated and, i think, misunderstood


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/06/2005 14:13:37
Message:

agreed! how do you feel it was misunderstood?

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/06/2005 15:07:31
Message:

This is probably a stupid question but what was the significance of Donald's death?


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 06/06/2005 15:09:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

This is probably a stupid question but what was the significance of Donald's death?


I guess floop WAS right!




Easy there tiger.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/06/2005 16:16:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

This is probably a stupid question but what was the significance of Donald's death?


I guess floop WAS right!




because he doesn't really exist, and since the film is supposed to be 'true' he couldn't be walking around after it

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/06/2005 19:37:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

agreed! how do you feel it was misunderstood?

-Brian

If you move I shoots!




the whole last part of the film is a complete parody of itself, and of Hollywood storytelling in general.. but i think people mistake it for having "a bad ending" when in fact, it is a parody of bad endings.. and of itself .


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/07/2005 04:19:42
Message:

Floop have you seen Lords of Dogtown yet?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/07/2005 04:58:40
Message:

i agree tony - as soon as Charlie asks Donald for help with the script, it becomes ridiculous - it becomes a Donald (ie. McKee, ie. typical, poor) script

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/07/2005 06:48:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

This is probably a stupid question but what was the significance of Donald's death?


I guess floop WAS right!




because he doesn't really exist, and since the film is supposed to be 'true' he couldn't be walking around after it

-Brian

If you move I shoots!





Well yeah I knew he wasn't real but I still don't see why he had to kill him. If Donald is just his other side then why couldn't it go on? We already knew he was not real so it wasn't like we would have been confused at the end if he had lived on.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/07/2005 06:49:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

agreed! how do you feel it was misunderstood?

-Brian

If you move I shoots!




the whole last part of the film is a complete parody of itself, and of Hollywood storytelling in general.. but i think people mistake it for having "a bad ending" when in fact, it is a parody of bad endings.. and of itself .




Maybe that answers my question.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/07/2005 06:59:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

This is probably a stupid question but what was the significance of Donald's death?


I guess floop WAS right!




because he doesn't really exist, and since the film is supposed to be 'true' he couldn't be walking around after it

-Brian

If you move I shoots!





Well yeah I knew he wasn't real but I still don't see why he had to kill him. If Donald is just his other side then why couldn't it go on? We already knew he was not real so it wasn't like we would have been confused at the end if he had lived on.


I guess floop WAS right!




well, the screenplay is credited to Charlie and Donald Kaufman, and outside of those really in the know, it could be totally conceivable (at the time of the film's release) that there was a Donald Kaufman. plus, it makes a film about trying to write a film about flowers end even more ridiculously, when 2 of the main characters (donald and laroche) are killed, it becomes a drug film, 'happy together' is used, the characters all learn new things about themselves, charlie and amelia profess their love for each other, etc.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/07/2005 07:10:28
Message:

I can't believe they nominated Donald for an Oscar.

To be fair I didn't know until recently that he even had a ficticious brother.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/09/2005 09:00:16
Message:

I just watched the woodsman
that was weird, and not entirely comfortable


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 06/09/2005 09:55:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Koyanisqaatsi

Not quite the cinematic masterpiece I was told to expect.

wilhelm



i, too, was disappointed by it



I watched it for a writing class in college and thought it was overly manipulative. Play some video in slow motion and put serene music behind it and it's a beautiful ballet and good. Speed it up and make the music more unsettling and it's chaos and bad. Blah.



Spot on Darwin. It was what the film fest pamphlet, luring me to see the film, should have said.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/09/2005 18:22:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

Floop have you seen Lords of Dogtown yet?



i haven't but i want to


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/10/2005 00:25:13
Message:

Found out I have till September to wait for it - friend has already been to the press screening - loved it (and packed full of eyecandy.)


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/10/2005 21:37:16
Message:

Saw Mystic River the other day. It was good, some may find the ending a little quetionable, but I think there was a point being made. :)


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/11/2005 02:23:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

Found out I have till September to wait for it - friend has already been to the press screening - loved it (and packed full of eyecandy.)



i haven't seen anything she's directed but i hear THIRTEEN was supposed to be okay.. i don't understand why Stacy Peralta didn't just direct it, but hey..


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/11/2005 07:26:55
Message:

Thirteen was mediocre - I'm still a bit confused as to what the fuss was all about with that one. Have to admit I'm slightly pissed off to hear that Catherine Hardwicke has directed it instead of Stacy Peralta.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/11/2005 11:00:56
Message:

yeah, i don't understand the choice of her for directing.. but, i'm trying to be open-minded. i noticed Mark Mothersbaugh did the music, and David fincher is one of the executive producers. some interesting talent involved..


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 06/11/2005 13:14:39
Message:

Amry of Darkness (it was on sci fi)

Bruce Campbell is the shizzle


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/11/2005 19:27:07
Message:

"Testamento," based on a novel by Germano Almeida and set in
Cape Verde. Beautiful West African visuals, pretty Cabo Verdean
dialect. Two thumbs up.

Also, WHERE IS RITA?


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/12/2005 06:58:43
Message:

KINSEY - nothing wrong with the film - good performances, good script, etc. However, i'm a little sick of this Hollywood trend of taking a true story and presenting it without any style. AMERICAN SPLENDOR is an example of the opposite - a biopic that drips with energy, fresh ideas and a true love of the subject matter. KINSEY was just a cast of good actors, giving good (not great) performances, and some flacid Peter Sarsgaard penis. Nothing too special.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/12/2005 09:17:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis

Amry of Darkness (it was on sci fi)

Bruce Campbell is the shizzle


"Gimme some sugar, baby!!

I've been getting those Army Of Darkness comics. There's also Evil Dead VS Reanimator, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre! Your not a cult movie 'til you've been rendered in comic form!!


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 06/12/2005 21:33:16
Message:

Just watched Crash. I had heard a bad review so i resisted seeing it, but i actually liked it. It does oversimplify things into a supersaturated message, but it was engrossing and I almost...ahem...<cried> once. I always like Don Cheadle. Star studded cast, actually.


All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/13/2005 12:07:01
Message:

I saw Sin City. Excellent stuff. that scene with the arrow going straight through that bad guy was pretty damn funny too. Elijah Wood had a good character I thought (if not the best lines).

Who was that guy in the opening and closing scenes? What was his purpose in the film?


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 06/13/2005 12:09:15
Message:

Josh Hartnett cannot act at all.


I am God's brother, his soul mate and team mate/He passes me info-mation/and I reciprocate


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/13/2005 12:10:35
Message:

He was just a tie in mikey, an assasin, killed the first girl then at the end you know whasserface is going to get it because he's there


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/13/2005 12:16:10
Message:

Is that it? That's all I got but I assumed there was more to it. Not the greatest ending ever.

Thanks anyway.


I guess floop WAS right!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/13/2005 12:18:16
Message:

Josh Harnett was in that movie? I only noticed Jessica Alba.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/14/2005 10:18:14
Message:

I saw it yesterday. I've never read the graphic novels, but I thought it was probably the best realisation of a comic book style in the movies ever. A little silly and plotless, but thorougly enjoyable and very funny in places. I found some of the nastier subject matter to be a bit lame, in a way. Molesting and murdering little girls is not a great subject for pure, fictional entertainment.

Watched Mean Streets and Goodfellas over the weekend. Mean Streets look great on DVD. I'd like to listen to the Henry Hill/FBI guy commentary on Goodfellas, sounds interesting.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/14/2005 10:27:15
Message:

NOSFERATU - the original silent German film - i forgot just how creepy it is

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 06/14/2005 22:57:22
Message:

Lords of Dogtown

Loved it.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/15/2005 05:19:16
Message:

OOOH OOOH tell me more please BLT!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/15/2005 07:57:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by BLT

Lords of Dogtown

Loved it.



that's good to hear. i've had this secret fear that it's going to suck..


Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 06/15/2005 08:13:19
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

that's good to hear. i've had this secret fear that it's going to suck..



The movie played out pretty much as I always imagined the Z-Boys, so it was like my daydreams being brought to the silver screen. Back around '79, I briefly knew a dude who skated with them and the movie backed up his stories.

I'm sure you'll recognize many streets in your neighborhood, floop.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/15/2005 14:18:39
Message:

I just watched Closer. Not bad, not great. Jude Law was as wooden as ever and Natalie Portman was as beautiful as ever.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/15/2005 14:20:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by BLT

The movie played out pretty much as I always imagined the Z-Boys, so it was like my daydreams being brought to the silver screen. Back around '79, I briefly knew a dude who skated with them and the movie backed up his stories.

I'm sure you'll recognize many streets in your neighborhood, floop.



word. yeah, i heard she lives down the street actually.. the director that is.


Reply author: tobafett
Replied on: 06/15/2005 20:07:57
Message:

pixies on Austin City Limits dvd...


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 06/16/2005 11:56:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Frog in the Sand

Comme une image (Look At Me). Dir. Agnès Jaoui, 2004. 'A tale of four people who know exactly what they'd do if they were somebody else, but can't handle being themselves very well'. Great film in all possible respects. Actually the best French movie I've seen for a long time.




When will Frank find Lyle, Nick and Eric Drew again?


Saw this today. I agree, it is an excellent film. Good thing you posted about this Frog, I would've missed out on it otherwise.
wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/18/2005 18:50:36
Message:

Al Massir, a French/Egyptian film that won something at Cannes in '97. About a
12th Century Andalusian philosopher. Hokey, like many Arab films, but
relevant, as it deals with the ongoing fight for free speech and rationalism.

Now, I need to watch Fight Club for the 20th time.



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/18/2005 18:52:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just watched Closer. Not bad, not great. Jude Law was as wooden as ever and Natalie Portman was as beautiful as ever.


Don't believe the type!




Didn't you think Clive Owen was hot? I looooooooved the character he played.










I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 06/18/2005 21:19:26
Message:

Saw Kinsey. I liked it.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/19/2005 07:51:22
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just watched Closer. Not bad, not great. Jude Law was as wooden as ever and Natalie Portman was as beautiful as ever.


Don't believe the type!




Didn't you think Clive Owen was hot? I looooooooved the character he played.










I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



His character was dispicable.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/19/2005 07:52:17
Message:

Dispicable, perhaps. But that made him sexy.



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/19/2005 08:01:30
Message:

Well not to me.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 06/19/2005 11:39:25
Message:

30 Days, the new series on FX by Morgan "Super Size Me" Spurlock.

He and his girlfriend moved to Columbus Ohio and lived for thirty days on minimum wage. It got slightly preachy at times in a socialist kinda way, but it was a good dose of reality.

This looks like a promising series.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 06/19/2005 14:12:51
Message:

Sin City. I was quite disappointed. I like how they filmed it but the scenario sucked. Plus I generally hate being shown gratuitous torture.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 06/19/2005 15:42:25
Message:

The American Film Institute issued a list of best movies of all time.

I wanted to see more older movies (the only old movies I've seen are from Chaplin or Hitchcock) , so I started downloading their top five:

1. CITIZEN KANE (1941)

2. CASABLANCA (1942)

3. THE GODFATHER (1972)

4. GONE WITH THE WIND (1939)

5. LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)

I started with watching Casablanca, and I love it!
It's black and white, but it doesn't feel like a movie from 1942
The camera work is great, the acting is superb, as well as the soundtrack

Probably posted before in this thread, but did anyone watch some old movies lately and really enjoyed them?




I'm tall, I'm Dutch, and Kathryn is still married to her wine connaisseur


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 06/19/2005 15:55:32
Message:

these are the top 250 voted on by imdb members every week. they have tons of other lists too... if you've never checked out that site, do it now.

http://www.imdb.com/chart/top


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 06/19/2005 15:57:11
Message:

The Big Sleep is very enjoyable.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 06/19/2005 21:11:48
Message:

I had a Ewan McGregore (sp?) weekend, not on purpose. Saturday night was Big Fish which I though was interesting but ultimately not very good. Today was a matinee of Star Wars which had moments I guess, but overall I thought it was poor. Maybe even the worst of the 6. I still have to think about it.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/20/2005 05:56:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde



Plus I generally hate being shown gratuitous torture.


Denis

I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!



But do you like giving or receiving it?


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/21/2005 10:24:57
Message:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14931-1645927,00.html

I've heard of Tokyo Story, but I've never seen it.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/21/2005 18:55:01
Message:

CITIZEN KANE is always on the top of best film lists for many good reasons .. it was technically innovative for the time, the storytelling is superb, and it's amazing how much Orson Wells did himself (almost everything).. but i still think it's kind of a boring film..

TOUCH OF EVIL is a way more interesting Orson Wells film.

if you want a kick ass Film Noir film double feature, rent:

TOUCH OF EVIL
KISS ME DEADLY


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/22/2005 06:42:48
Message:

tony you blaspheemer! (oops wrong thread)

thinking citizen kane is boring is sad. i'm sad for you

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/22/2005 08:00:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

tony you blaspheemer! (oops wrong thread)

thinking citizen kane is boring is sad. i'm sad for you

-Brian

If you move I shoots!




it's a good film, but everybody blindly accepts that it's "the best film in the world" but, personally i can find other films of the era that i'd rather watch


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/22/2005 11:03:52
Message:

I forgot that I watched White Noise last Thursday night (on my own with the lights off as you always should with horror) and boy did I shit my kecks! Not a great film but some of the biggest jump out of your skin moments ever. I nearly had a heart attack.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:20:28
Message:

Just watched "Kinsey." Found it slow and ponderous.

But that Laura Linney is all kindsa cute.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:23:17
Message:

KINSEY was somewhat yawn-inducing


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:25:32
Message:

True. But Peter Saarsgard (sp?) made me wanna be a gay man for a couple of hours,
as I am sure you know what I mean, floop.

I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:29:08
Message:

you are yawn-inducing


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:30:47
Message:

Oh, please!

I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:31:50
Message:

i'm sorry, were you talking to me?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:34:30
Message:

Talk to the hand, floop. Talk...to the hand.

I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:36:07
Message:


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:36:47
Message:



I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:41:10
Message:

this is worse than being in line at the DMV


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:42:07
Message:

This is worse than calculating my BMI and finding out it's normal.

I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics



Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:45:57
Message:

i'd rather be wathing paint dry than reading these posts.



i don't have any paint though


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:47:37
Message:

I'd rather be watching flies fuck.









I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:51:06
Message:

i'd rather be lying on a bed of nails



while listening to Wilco



after being force-fed mass amounts of tofu


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/23/2005 20:54:32
Message:

I'd rather call it a night.

Mmmm. Peter Saarrgsgard (sp?), tonight I dream of you.


I still believe in the excellent joy of the Catholics


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/27/2005 10:06:45
Message:

i saw LORDS OF DOGTOWN over the weekend. i enjoyed it quite a bit, but i don't know how i'd feel about it if i wasn't into skateboarding.. i thought some of the writing/dialog was pretty bad but i loved it anyway because, well, i'd like almost any skateboarding movie..

i think the documentary is still a better film though


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 06/27/2005 11:15:18
Message:

I've been waiting for you to see it. I meet need to watch Dogtown and Z Boys again tonight.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/27/2005 11:22:09
Message:

the documentary has so much inportant information that the ficiton film glosses over. i know they were focusing on the "drama" part of it, but for the uninformed average movie-goer, they could have made some things more clear i thought..

BLT, did you catch all the cameos of the original Z-boys?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 06/27/2005 11:26:01
Message:

SHADOW OF THE VAMPIRE - enjoyable, especially since i just saw NOSFERATU again after a few years

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 06/27/2005 12:29:32
Message:

Hotel Rwanda - I thought this was a good movie in the sense that enlightened me to what was (is) going on down there. Very sad. The only problem I had with it was I never really got beyond the feeling that it was a movie depicting real events. I never felt that it was really happening at any point. There were many scenes where you'd see these people running by and they were so obviously instructed not to look at the camera. They would have their eyes directed completely away from the direction they were heading. It looked very unnatural. Of course most of these people are not actors so... It must have been a difficult film to direct.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 06/27/2005 12:32:58
Message:

Oh, and spiderman 2. Decent. A little too much cgi though. And goofy one liners. I started to get that same bad feeling I got with those first Batman movies. I think these movies would do better if they ditched the whole comic book feel they are going for. It's a movie, not a comic book.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/27/2005 14:35:52
Message:

I watched Ocean's 12 last night. I thought it was pretty good, very similar to the first one. Catherine Zeta Jones was looking fine. Much better than Julia Roberts.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/27/2005 14:57:07
Message:

No one in that movie looked better than Brad Pitt. That's the best he's looked, Ocean's 12.



Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/27/2005 15:03:23
Message:

Yeah he looked great, as ever. Such a beautiful man.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/27/2005 15:05:33
Message:

When you're right, Homers, you're right.



Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 06/27/2005 15:11:11
Message:

I didn't dig Ocean's 12 too much. A lot of big stars standing around going "hee! we're all in this movie, and we're all FAB!".
I saw Closer, which I thought was great, and made me really respect Clive Owen and Jude Law. And Sideways was great as well, I really enjoyed that.


I crept from a soft dimension/
Where one of my souls was lighter


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 06/27/2005 15:14:03
Message:

Sideways didn't do it for me.



Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/28/2005 05:49:40
Message:

It was good but not as good as everyone went on about. Same with Closer.

Oh and Mike2, I think you could say that of Ocean's 11 too. I still really enjoyed them both. As far as I'm concerned Brad Pitt can stand around going "Hee! I'm in this movie, and I'm FAB!" all he likes.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 06/28/2005 13:24:55
Message:

We watched Anchorman last night. I loved it. Some scenes are comedy gold and Steve Carell is great (he's so funny in fight scene). I'm looking forward to watching it with the commentary, which I hear has number of bits with Andy Richter in it.

Reading reviews online, people really seem to either love to hate this movie.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/28/2005 14:08:51
Message:

I LOVED it. Funniest film I had seen in a long time.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/28/2005 16:25:49
Message:

I'll second that, as I said before I was pleasantly surprized. Sadly, the Region 2 DVD is missing some cool extra stuff that the Region 1 has, apparently.

I have to admit, I'm looking forward to War Of The Worlds. With Sith and Batman, the summer blockbuster season has already begun! There's nowt wrong with a good blockbuster.


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 06/28/2005 22:09:37
Message:

currently watching 'word wars'
it's a documentary about a scrabble tournament and its competetitors. no shit.

it's sad, really, but so funny as well.
reminds me of that 'tribute:a rockumentary' that i saw on sundance or ifc....

a man just sung 'across the universe' in honor of scrabble, including piano accompaniment, due to the song's opening verse
"Words are flying out like
endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting thorough my open mind
Possessing and caressing me"

good thing that song's so fucking amazing or else this might have ruined it for me :)


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 06/28/2005 22:15:48
Message:

I was in the National Scrabble Association
http://www.scrabble-assoc.com/ for 1 year, mainly to be able to Buy the OWL (offical word list)

I was far more successful in US Ches federation. I actually placed 2nd in the Virginia Open. Fun shit. I don't have the energy to compete anymore. It tuns from fun to work rapidly. But the money is decent if you win or place high most of the time.


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 06/28/2005 22:24:19
Message:

wow what a small world! i'm impressed.
since you have the OWL I suppose that you know that 'tup' means 'for a ram to have intercourse with a sheep' then, which is what I came here to say haha
have you seen the movie?


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 06/28/2005 22:41:29
Message:

Nah, haven't seen the movie.

I've read the book Word Freak which is okay but written in a rather informal manner. Sounds kinda highscool.

It's been a couple years since I've actually played a game. Same with Chess. I find it excrutiating to play a game because I have to win, and it requires utter concentration.

I can't remember much. 92? 2 letter words. a little over 1000 3 letter words and another 1000 hooks on the 3 letter words at least in those words. 2 U-less q letter words, 20 vowel dumps, blah fuckin blah

The thing with competitive Scrabble, no one gives a fuck about definitions unless they can help you remember the words.

And the main objective is to use special word scores. And so much depends on the draw from the bag. It is very possible for a novice to beat an expert depending on the draws. Not at all the case with Chess.

I do love Scrabble, but I hate playing it with other people anymore. I don't know, that's a little harsh. I like playing with people halfway competent who want to play for Fun and Fun only.


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 06/28/2005 22:44:38
Message:

Oh yeah, and the top players all take creatine and other mad smart drugs to make them manic to remmeber loads of shit.


Not for me.


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 06/29/2005 01:48:32
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis

Oh yeah, and the top players all take creatine and other mad smart drugs to make them manic to remmeber loads of shit.


Not for me.


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.



Really, they're jacked up like ball players. I never thought of that. They better start drug testing those spelling bee kids.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 06/29/2005 05:15:52
Message:

Yeah, those Skittles are lethal!!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/29/2005 05:40:52
Message:

I LOVE Scrabble. I love kicking my family's collective @ss at it.

Grandma never knows what hit her.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/29/2005 08:02:06
Message:

what would be a smart drug?

i ask that honestly.. because i could use some


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 06/29/2005 08:23:16
Message:

smart drugs like ginko, vitamin b's just any supplement thought to enhance brain function, similar to aging 'remedies'
this one guy pulled out a shoebox full of the stuff and claimed he was 'low on them' at the moment.
"The thing with competitive Scrabble, no one gives a fuck about definitions unless they can help you remember the words."

TOTALLY I could not believe the words they were using. They made a comment that people who are mathematically inclined score higher than english majors and I think that's why. It has nothing to do with the words as we think of words.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 06/29/2005 10:25:12
Message:

I just watched a fabulous little short movie made by a friend


I want to live, breathe, I want to be part of the human race


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 06/29/2005 12:06:45
Message:

I just watched House of Flying Daggers. Cool film. worth seeing but HERO with Jet Li was much much better.


Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 06/29/2005 14:36:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I just watched House of Flying Daggers. Cool film. worth seeing but HERO with Jet Li was much much better.




It depends on which movie you see first.
'The House of flying daggers' was the first movie in this genre I ever saw.
I still like it better than 'Hero', or 'Crouching tiger, hidden dragon'
I found 'Hero' quite boring compared to 'The House of flying daggers'

It's especially the echo dance scene that does it for me.
As well as the bamboo fighting scene.
Pure beauty

The echo dance scene is one of the most memorable movie scenes I've ever seen.

The showerscene from 'Psycho' is the other one






I'm tall, I'm Dutch, and Kathryn told me to fuckin' die!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/29/2005 14:45:56
Message:

Only two? Are you hard to impress or do you just not watch many movies?


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: chickenwithtwoheads
Replied on: 06/29/2005 15:21:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Only two? Are you hard to impress or do you just not watch many movies?




I couldn't think of any other one.

Still can't

And yes, I am really hard to impress
I also forget a lot about movies, a process that already starts minutes after I've seen it.
I only remember some stills or scenes, or completely ban it from my memory.

It's weird


I'm tall, I'm Dutch, and Kathryn told me to fuckin' die!


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 06/29/2005 16:35:45
Message:

i'm that way, too but I think it's because I am usually not sober when I am sitting watching a movie.
not sure what to watch tonight. might just read.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 06/29/2005 16:43:25
Message:

I watched Dog Soldiers tonight. Half decent, could've used more zombies. The girl was kind of cute but really bad actress.


How's that for a slice of fried gold?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/29/2005 17:59:03
Message:

HERO just had too many plot-twists for me. after like the 7th one it just became funny..

the photography in FLYING DAGGERS is incredible. i liked it better than HERO too.

i like anything with Ziyi Zhang though..


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 06/29/2005 20:21:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl


I have to admit, I'm looking forward to War Of The Worlds. With Sith and Batman, the summer blockbuster season has already begun! There's nowt wrong with a good blockbuster.



My ex just saw War of the Worlds. She said not much plot, has amazing effects, and has some genuinely creepy scenes. Seemed pretty intense. Her reaction kind of reminded me of what I felt like as I parked my car at night and walked to my friend's front door past some trees just after watching Signs.


All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/30/2005 05:58:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by chickenwithtwoheads

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Only two? Are you hard to impress or do you just not watch many movies?




I also forget a lot about movies, a process that already starts minutes after I've seen it.
I only remember some stills or scenes, or completely ban it from my memory.

It's weird


I'm tall, I'm Dutch, and Kathryn told me to fuckin' die!



I am exactly the same. It always amazes me how some people can remember line after line. It also kind of annoys me.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 06/30/2005 08:17:03
Message:

and then they look at you like you're dumb when you don't remember every sentence, nuance, etc.
"You Don't REMEMBER?!"


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 06/30/2005 08:18:57
Message:

The obvious exception being The Big Lebowski, where everyone knows every line, and the world's a happier place for it.


How's that for a slice of fried gold?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 06/30/2005 08:26:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by MissMaceo
"You Don't REMEMBER?!"



well, don't you?


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 06/30/2005 08:28:48
Message:

Well Dude, we just don't know.


How's that for a slice of fried gold?


Reply author: BLT
Replied on: 06/30/2005 08:29:46
Message:

The 1989 World Cycling Championships. Greg Lemond smokes Laurent Fignon again.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 06/30/2005 14:27:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by MissMaceo
"You Don't REMEMBER?!"



well, don't you?



Haha, I can imagine floop being one of them.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 07/01/2005 21:08:37
Message:

Huell Howser dramatically 'planting' a Californian flag with some styrofoam on the bottom of it on one of the 5 corners of the state - in the water of Lake Tahoe. even the people in the boat with him looked eager to get it over with.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/03/2005 08:08:22
Message:

Two nights ago I watched Tipping the Velvet. A sweet little BBC production, based on a contemporary novel, it tells the rags-to-riches story of a 19th Century English girl.
Romantic, sweet, full of lesbian sex.

Was it really broadcast on UK TV, because it would never have aired in the prudish States.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/03/2005 08:16:44
Message:

I watched Napoleon Dynamite earlier. Very good. Not side splittingly funny but still amusing and well observed.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/03/2005 08:45:57
Message:

Last night I watched Look At Me/Comme Une Image. So-so French film about an obnoxious writer (oxymoron). Not a single character who wasn't annoying.



Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 07/03/2005 09:14:59
Message:

Hmm, I enjoyed Look At Me.

I watched Fear and Trembling last night. We should've gone for Batman instead.

wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/03/2005 09:21:06
Message:

It didn't bug you that all the characters were unlikable? (Except for the voice teacher, I suppose.) I did like how everybody who came into the male protagonist's sphere became
unhappy.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 07/03/2005 09:32:19
Message:

The film did well in showing how regular folk can become assholes when fame and money come their way. I liked the voice teacher for standing up against this in the end.

The neglected obese daughter didn't win me over at all and in the end I felt the decent young fella would've been beter off without her. She's not going to forget that other stupid, good looking boy overnight is she?

wilhelm


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/03/2005 09:33:34
Message:

Perfectly put, Wilhelm. Exactly what I would have said if I were eloquent.

She annoyed me. Her actions (reactions, actually) were so predictable.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 07/03/2005 09:35:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Two nights ago I watched Tipping the Velvet. A sweet little BBC production, based on a contemporary novel, it tells the rags-to-riches story of a 19th Century English girl.
Romantic, sweet, full of lesbian sex.

Was it really broadcast on UK TV, because it would never have aired in the prudish States.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




hell yes! After 9 though.

I watched Team America World Police - some eyewateringly funny scenes.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/03/2005 16:32:43
Message:

I saw War Of The Worlds earlier. Pretty good, terrific effects work, it kind of peters out later on, but then I suppose Spielberg was trying to avoid a cliched big alien showdown take on it. I Also saw Batman Begins again on friday!!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/03/2005 19:00:26
Message:

So I know someone who's seen War of the Worlds...

Pretty good, you say Carl?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 07/03/2005 19:02:35
Message:

it's all gone pete tong was very book, in case you didn't see the thread i dedicated to the movie.

last night i watched sideways and the jacket.

sideways: compelling characters, great acting, but somewhat slowgoing and not as humourous as it could have been without throwing the "art" factor out the window.

the jacket: what a good movie, some butterfly effecting going on, creepy claustrophobia scenes, kiera knightly, good acting by adrian brody and kris kristofferson. highly recommended, two thumbs up.


The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind.


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 07/03/2005 19:14:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Little Black Francis

Oh yeah, and the top players all take creatine and other mad smart drugs to make them manic to remmeber loads of shit.


Not for me.


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.



isn't one of the top players some smelly hippie canadian dude who shows up late to matches and pisses people off but wins every match?


The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind.


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 07/03/2005 19:16:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

We watched Anchorman last night. I loved it. Some scenes are comedy gold and Steve Carell is great (he's so funny in fight scene). I'm looking forward to watching it with the commentary, which I hear has number of bits with Andy Richter in it.

Reading reviews online, people really seem to either love to hate this movie.



"that got bad real quick, i mean, brick just killed a guy" HAHA! ROFFLE!


The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind.


Reply author: MissMaceo
Replied on: 07/03/2005 19:35:41
Message:

re-watching the best classic albums ever - The Making of Dark Side of the Moon.

the extra features are incredible!


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 07/03/2005 20:09:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched Napoleon Dynamite earlier. Very good. Not side splittingly funny but still amusing and well observed.


Don't believe the type!



Now wait a few days and watch it again


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 07/03/2005 20:34:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever

"that got bad real quick, i mean, brick just killed a guy" HAHA! ROFFLE!




"You all kept your head on a swivel, and that's what you gotta do when you find yourself in a vicious cock fight. " I'll never forget that scene.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 07/04/2005 01:57:27
Message:

I watched Batman Begins last Saturday. What the hell is wrong with you people? This is like the worst movie ever. Hell, even Batman & Robin was better than this one. I hated every bit of it.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/04/2005 05:07:15
Message:

Do fireworks count in this thread? I watched those last night.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/04/2005 10:21:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

So I know someone who's seen War of the Worlds...

Pretty good, you say Carl?


Yeah, it kind of looses momentum, and it is a little bit disappointing. But it's got some great stuff in there!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/04/2005 10:25:05
Message:

So I should see it despite Mr. Freaky Scientogolist starring in it?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/04/2005 10:27:51
Message:

He's very good, actually. It was his birthday yesterday (Born On The 3rd Of July, heh heh!), by the way. I think he's a good actor, whether or not he's into all that L.Ron Hubbard malarky! :)


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/06/2005 14:59:56
Message:

I saw War Of The Worlds today. It's pretty good. Some amazing scenes in it. The ending is a bit of a cop-out though. I guess films like that are difficult to end though. Surely there can only ever be one outcome? Invasion Of The Body Snatchers got it right I think.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/08/2005 19:13:45
Message:

"Fight Club" for the gazillionth time. That movie never gets old. I might watch it a second time later tonight.

"Stop trying to control everything and let go"-- Tyler


"I am Jack's complete lack of surprise"



Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 07/08/2005 19:17:29
Message:

i watched the whitney houston/bobby brown reality show. i may need a few days to collect my thoughts on the subject but i will say this: digging poo out of your spouse? that's love.


i am sitting here observing my emotional discomfort.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/08/2005 19:20:27
Message:




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Little Black Francis
Replied on: 07/08/2005 19:20:33
Message:

I watched Mike Tyson lose to Buster Doulas circa 1990. I cried my eyes out..


... It was like the First time I ever tried Cheetos.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/08/2005 19:21:15
Message:

Ohh, Tyson fights are the best. I loved me my HBO title fight nights. Boxing fucking rules. The drama, the pagentry, the bulshit.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 07/08/2005 21:00:48
Message:

LBF in the house


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/10/2005 08:00:45
Message:

OK, so I watched Fight Club three times since Friday afternoon.
How big a geek am I?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/10/2005 08:36:27
Message:

Tonight I watch either Ma Mere, House Of Flying Daggers or Team America: World Police.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/10/2005 08:36:34
Message:

Three times?

'I am Jack's urge to watch Fight Club endlessly!'

;)


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 07/10/2005 09:33:47
Message:

we just saw mr. and mrs. smith... funny fight club reference in there.

recently we've seen war of the words and batman begins. all entertaining summer big budget types.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/10/2005 09:49:07
Message:

Those 2+Revenge Of The Sith and Sin City are the big movies I've seen recently, before that Mean Creek(good deliverence-influenced movie), Downfall (brilliant, possibly the best movie I've seen this year) and The Amityville Horror(Shite!).


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 07/10/2005 09:50:14
Message:

I just watched the phantom of the opera film and because I have a soft spot for the phantom anyway I thought it was ok


and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/10/2005 11:36:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Three times?

'I am Jack's urge to watch Fight Club endlessly!'

;)



Carl. Nice one. Nice.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/11/2005 06:32:17
Message:

I watched 'Team America: World Police' last night. It was pretty funny in parts, but nothing too hilarious.

"I swear, I will never die".


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 07/11/2005 06:45:29
Message:

COLD MOUNTAIN was good, but Jack White was really quite good - i was impressed

THE FEARLESS FREAKS - the Flaming Lips doc, was fantastic. HIGHLY recommended. but there was the scarieste scene i've ever witnessed when S. Drozd is talking about his heroin addiction while shooting up. freaky shit

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/17/2005 06:36:26
Message:

A way-too-fun Clash DVD, compliments of Jediroller.

Sweet baby Jesus in the manger, can Paul Simonon's arms be that long?




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 07/17/2005 13:51:32
Message:

Last weekend I watched Mr & Mr Smith - surprisingly enjoyable, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory - all of you including your beautiful offspring should go see it as soon as it comes out and Madagascar which I LOVED.

The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/17/2005 17:23:58
Message:

Watched Saw again, for the second time-first time was in the cinema, the DVD is suppossedly uncut, I'm not sure if it means there is additional gore not present in the original theatrical release! The Fear Factory video on the DVD is so corny! :D


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/21/2005 04:18:57
Message:

Yet another Clash DVD compliments of Jedi "Ghetto Defendant" Roller.

Amazing footage -- Simonon with Aladdin Sane hair; sweat pouring off young Joe Strummer's nose; the audience going insane. In-fucking-credible fun.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: shineoftheever
Replied on: 07/21/2005 04:47:37
Message:

saw the life aquatic recently, very entertaining. loved the music in it too. i don't what language that guy was singing the bowie tunes in but i liked. also had that sigur ros song i liked when they found the shark, gave me goose bumps.

tried to watch spanglish, had to go to bed, too slow. my sister said the ending was terrible, i will have to force myself to watch it now....


The waxworks were an immensely eloquent dissertation on the wonderful ordinariness of mankind.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 07/21/2005 04:52:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by shineoftheever

saw the life aquatic recently, very entertaining. loved the music in it too.


Good! There's something from the soundtrack on my mix.


Denis

I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 07/21/2005 06:00:06
Message:


Denis - I've not heard the Bowie cover versions from 'The Life Aquatic', are they any good?


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/21/2005 09:52:07
Message:

I watched Toyko Raiders yesterday (I got it in a sale). It was an okay humorous, kung fu action flick!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/23/2005 13:48:55
Message:

"Terrorism and Kebab,” a 1994 Egyptian black comedy by Sharif Arafah.
OK enough.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 07/23/2005 14:39:48
Message:

I'm currently watching Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil'.

I'm not understanding anything.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/24/2005 15:50:24
Message:

iv justed finished 21 grams.this is heavy shit man its a good film though.


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 07/25/2005 03:34:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor

I'm currently watching Terry Gilliam's 'Brazil'.
I'm not understanding anything.

El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


I love that film

Last night I watched Angel Heart


It was terrible!


and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 07/25/2005 03:38:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
Denis - I've not heard the Bowie cover versions from 'The Life Aquatic', are they any good?



Yeah, they're really good. I guess you haven't seen the movie then, in fact the guy plays the songs live during the movie, so it's kind of lo-fi, acoustic, and in portuguese of course. I really recommend you both the movie and the soundtrack, which also has great songs by the Zombies, Devo, the Stooges and more. Oh, and that terrible song by Joan Baez but that's what the "next track" touch on your stereo is there for.


Denis

I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 07/25/2005 03:39:32
Message:

Last night I finally watched Ring, the japanese version. Really good film, not really as scary as I thought (but I was very tired) but still cool.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/25/2005 11:21:23
Message:

I found the video footage stuff very creepy. It's a great little movie, I was'nt too impressed by the US remake. There's a Korean version, too!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/25/2005 11:33:21
Message:

A Korean version? Really? Tell me more please.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: buzzer
Replied on: 07/25/2005 12:51:16
Message:

Try this 'Elling' it made me laugh

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279064/

You can send fanmail to Toshiyuki Nishida at this address:
Toshiyuki Nishida
Office Koback
Mizuta Building 7th Floor
3-5-8 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0061 JAPAN


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/25/2005 13:15:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

A Korean version? Really? Tell me more please.


Don't believe the type!




It's actually called The Ring Virus (in english, anyway!!)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289424/

http://www.mandiapple.com/snowblood/ringvirus.htm


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 07/25/2005 13:18:23
Message:

Wow! I can't believe I've never checked out this thread! I guess 'The Kay Edit' just threw me off...

Anyhow, yesterday I watched:

WHITE NOISE - like every horror movie, they start with a somewhat entertaining premise and within 30 minutes the movie is a pool of malarkey. Very stupid.

THE CANDIDATE - Very, very good Robert Redford political satire from 1972.

BLOOD WORK - Clint Eastwood hokum from 2002. Strangely, I like Eastwood...there's something about him that's cool...but he's gotta be one of the worst actors ever. But I guess when you have clout...

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/25/2005 14:31:59
Message:

i justed watched madacascar it was good not great good.



"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/25/2005 18:43:05
Message:

Bubba Ho-Tep

Some good laughs there.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/26/2005 05:09:47
Message:

i watched sin city last night oh my god it was fucking awesome and really really violent.brilliant film


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 07/26/2005 05:15:38
Message:

Am I the only one who disliked it then?


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: edwina
Replied on: 07/26/2005 05:19:48
Message:

Nope- I wasn't blown away either, if that helps ;)


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/26/2005 05:25:50
Message:

It was a bit corny and stupid, but I thought it was the best realisation of a comic book style on the silver screen ever!!


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/26/2005 05:28:02
Message:

iv never read the comic book but it felt like a comic book film if you know what i mean and bruce willis was superb


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/26/2005 06:20:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

A Korean version? Really? Tell me more please.


Don't believe the type!




It's actually called The Ring Virus (in english, anyway!!)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0289424/

http://www.mandiapple.com/snowblood/ringvirus.htm



Cool thanks. I might check it out. Still don't think I'll bother with the American one though.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/26/2005 06:21:30
Message:

i like the american its not as good as the original of course but its not that bad


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/26/2005 06:22:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE



WHITE NOISE - like every horror movie, they start with a somewhat entertaining premise and within 30 minutes the movie is a pool of malarkey. Very stupid.


-bRIAN



Did you not think it had some really 'jumpy' moments though? I think I jumped more at that film than any other.

Last night I watched '9 Songs'. I really enjoyed it. It got a bit of a slating but I really identified with it. It reminded me a lot fo my life over the last few years.

I admire the director's bravery but even more so the actors'.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 07/26/2005 08:33:32
Message:

Last night I watched

MST3K - 'MANOS: THE HANDS OF FATE'

Of course, nothing is bad when it comes to these guys!

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 07/26/2005 09:48:22
Message:

Mikey? White Noise? made you jump? are you kidding?
Keaton, Tv noise.... seriously same film?

I'm with TRANSMARINE, it was terrible and not an inch scary.
I always knew you were wrong though :P


and you're questioning the sciences
and questioning religion
you're looking like an idiot
and you no longer care.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/26/2005 14:28:19
Message:

Oh yeah and zombies are soooo scary.

Wimp : P


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/27/2005 13:29:14
Message:

I watched The Life Aquatic and The Aviator today. The Life Aquatic was pretty good, not a whole lot to it but it was quite witty and touching in places. The Aviator was also pretty good, some good performances. I have The House Of Flying Daggers for later!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/28/2005 06:22:12
Message:

I hope you enjoy it Carl, I certainly did.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 07/28/2005 06:35:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

quote:
Originally posted by Scarla O
Denis - I've not heard the Bowie cover versions from 'The Life Aquatic', are they any good?



Yeah, they're really good. I guess you haven't seen the movie then, in fact the guy plays the songs live during the movie, so it's kind of lo-fi, acoustic, and in portuguese of course. I really recommend you both the movie and the soundtrack, which also has great songs by the Zombies, Devo, the Stooges and more. Oh, and that terrible song by Joan Baez but that's what the "next track" touch on your stereo is there for.
Denis

I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!

Thanks for that Denis - i'll check it out.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 07/28/2005 06:44:11
Message:

I recently watched:

- Le cercle rouge (for the 3rd time)/ J.P. Melville: pretty good

- The interpreter / Sidney Pollack: a good surprise, Sean Penn is brilliant like always

- My Uncle / J. Tati: excellent like always

- Wild At Heart (for the 5th time)/ D. Lynch: One of my favourite Lynch, Nicolas Cage and Laura Dern are amazing, this movie has the best happy end of the whole History of Cinema

- School of Rock: thought it was more funny, I'm disappointed

- L'annulaire / don't even remember the name of the director: want to see a bad french movie? go and see this one!

- Batman Begins / C. Nolan: not bad but not good

- L'oiseau au plumage d'argent (the first Dario Argento): not a masterpiece but it's a good first movie

- Charlie and the chocolate factory / T. Burton- I was disappointed by Big Fish, and I was expecting this would be the same for this one, but I must say that I was happily surprised by the result, even if it's not one of his best one. But it's a good surprise compared to Big Fish.


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 07/28/2005 06:59:01
Message:

THE HOT SPOT - if Jennifer Connelly didn't get naked it'd have been a waste of 2 hours - instead it was a waste of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 07/28/2005 13:05:21
Message:

Last night I watched:

A Cry In The Dark - very well acted true story with as much social relevence today as when released in '88, and when it occurred in '80.

Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind - other than memories of the Gong Show growing up in the 70's, and hearing in the 80's that he was schizophrenic, the life of Chuck Barris means nothing to me. The film was way out of left field, yet completely entertaining. Would be interesting if it were to be true.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 07/28/2005 14:30:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

Last night I watched:

Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind - other than memories of the Gong Show growing up in the 70's, and hearing in the 80's that he was schizophrenic, the life of Chuck Barris means nothing to me. The film was way out of left field, yet completely entertaining. Would be interesting if it were to be true.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



Read the book - 100x funnier and more interesting

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/28/2005 14:47:08
Message:

it is a terrific book, but i felt sam rockwell was fantastic as barris in fact all the actor were above par.
wat do reckon people was he crazy/lieing or telling the truth


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/28/2005 17:54:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I hope you enjoy it Carl, I certainly did.


Don't believe the type!




Yeah, Homers, it was great! Vividly colourful, and wove romance and terrific fight sequences together beautifully. I think I prefared it to Hero, which was also great!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/28/2005 18:15:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

THE HOT SPOT - if Jennifer Connelly didn't get naked it'd have been a waste of 2 hours - instead it was a waste of 1 hour and 59 minutes.

-Brian

If you move I shoots!





new floop would find your comments offensive, but old floop agrees with you


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/28/2005 19:43:59
Message:

Just watched "Ramones: Raw."

Perhaps old or new floop can comment on the free-form filming or whatever it's called in cinematic circles. All I'll say is, you have to be a true fan to appreciate this movie. Or even sit thru it.




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/28/2005 20:05:17
Message:

i do count myself as a true ramones fan but i just found dee-dee pissing me off more than usual (his solo "music" video is sooooo fuckin funny tho.) and the film is a bit boring in places aswell.

Has any1 seen end of the century? that was good if not tragic


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/28/2005 20:08:43
Message:

Saw that movie, too. Very different films, indeed.

My fave part of Raw was Marky pooping. Or maybe the guy on the toilet was Marsist's beloved DeeDee? I forget.


Can we take a moment to appreciate how very cute CJ Ramone is?




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/28/2005 20:11:58
Message:

yes very.very cute indeed

i just hate dee dee,granted he is talanted and may he rest in peace btu he just pisses me off.
he was in my opinion the downfall of a great band


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/28/2005 20:13:19
Message:

And let's not mention his politics either. Instead, let's focus on CJ's long, bass-playing arms and skinny bod.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: The Marsist
Replied on: 07/28/2005 20:14:16
Message:

im goin to move this to a new thread


"To be known as an underdog - that can only be a good thing. It's better than sucking."
- Frank Black


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/29/2005 06:23:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I hope you enjoy it Carl, I certainly did.


Don't believe the type!




Yeah, Homers, it was great! Vividly colourful, and wove romance and terrific fight sequences together beautifully. I think I prefared it to Hero, which was also great!



I have Hero at home to watch. Probably this weekend.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/29/2005 18:44:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Just watched "Ramones: Raw."

Perhaps old or new floop can comment on the free-form filming or whatever it's called in cinematic circles. All I'll say is, you have to be a true fan to appreciate this movie. Or even sit thru it.





haven't seen it. not sure what you mean by 'free-form'


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/29/2005 18:46:50
Message:

Oh, hi, floop! I am not sure what you film people call it, and maybe it doesn't have a name, but it was a bunch of out-of-order clips, random stuff, put together with unrelated interviews. No dialogue, no nothing. It was raw.

I just watched Gunner Palace and I highly recommened that all of you do, too.
It's a documentary about soldiers in Uday's former palace. That description doesn't do it justice. It's a great film, period. Watch it.




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/29/2005 18:52:17
Message:

we film people have a name for that: "pretentious shite"

just kidding. yeah, i don't know, it sounds interesting. i guess that would fall into 'experimental' though it doesn't sound that crazy. if it's all about the Ramones then i guess it's just a documentary, if an unconventionally structured one.

i would file that under the 'unconventionally structured pretentious documentary' section


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/29/2005 18:56:42
Message:

Nah, it wasn't pretentious. Just confusing. Hey, the band's chased by crazed Brazilian fans in 1998; now they're at sound check in Italy in 1983; back to Brazil, no Chile; now back to Italy.

Don't you film people call that lack of plot "wall-to-wall," or is that a porn term?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/29/2005 18:58:58
Message:

i've never heard the term "wall to wall"..

i can't comment on the film since i haven't seen it. it just sound like it's badly put together to me. unless they wanted you to feel confused and agitated


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/29/2005 19:01:14
Message:

Clearly you need to watch more porn.




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/30/2005 07:04:02
Message:

Doesn't everyone?


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: tt
Replied on: 07/30/2005 08:47:21
Message:

The Wedding Crashers- one of the funnier movies I've seen lately


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 07/30/2005 14:07:37
Message:

mr and mrs smith and the fantastic four.

not especially great, no.


If you invite people who all have the same blood type to a party, but you don't tell them, they'll talk about something else


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/30/2005 14:26:57
Message:

I just watched Hero. Pretty good but I definitely prefered The House Of Flying Daggers.

One great thing that they both had in common though.



Ziyi Zhang.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/30/2005 14:27:03
Message:

Yeah, Fantastic Four looks a bit iffy.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/30/2005 14:36:50
Message:

she's also in Wong Kar Wai's new film, 2046



Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/30/2005 14:56:40
Message:

Yeah so I saw. I'll have to check that one out.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/30/2005 15:32:33
Message:

i loved her in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON



Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 07/30/2005 19:15:29
Message:

Yeah, watched Flying Daggers the other day. She really is lovely. Wanna see 2046. She's also stars in Memoirs Of A Geisha, which is coming soon.


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 07/30/2005 19:35:21
Message:

march of the penguins!! awesome!!

the tom dowd documentary... another awesome one!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 07/30/2005 20:02:08
Message:

i think she's an amazing actress. she's so multi-talented..

she's a highly skilled dancer



martial arts expert



an accomplished horseback rider



and on top of that she's had a substantial modelling career




she's a great role model for young aspiring actresses


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 07/31/2005 02:15:06
Message:

I certainly wouldn't mess with her. I would dance with her though.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 07/31/2005 07:27:33
Message:

My Summer of Love

Beautifully filmed but with a predictable plot.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/01/2005 01:17:18
Message:

Star Wars III - at last. It was OK. I can't say I loved it cause the acting is atrocious (except Palpatine who's great, and I think Obiwan did a better job this time) and the movie took a long time to take off, but I liked it. Oh, and I sat right behind Andre the Giant, so I hope nothing interesting happened in the down right corner of the screen.


Denis


I know the god of rock n roll / Yeah I sold him my soul!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/01/2005 06:34:58
Message:

I watched Million Dollar Baby last night. I really enjoyed, some fantastic performances. The only thing that dissapointed me was the inclusion of the 'Ivan Drago' type character. Why did they have to do this? It was just unrealistic. These characters don't exist in boxing. Even Mike Tyson isn't that bad. One day they will make a boxing film (or any sport-based film) with some degree of realism.

Thankfully this did not ruin the movie as it wasn't really about the boxing itself.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/01/2005 08:52:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Even Mike Tyson isn't that bad.



i guess he's not that bad, as far as ear-biting rapists go


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/01/2005 11:30:16
Message:

In the ring I meant. And he doesn't do what she does in every single fight. It's just an unrealistic character that would have been better left out of the film. She was just added to make the viewer angry, which was unnecessary I felt.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 08/03/2005 08:25:03
Message:

Yesterday I watched The Damned by Visconti: very very good


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 08/03/2005 09:54:49
Message:

Wedding Crashers. I was dissapointed. Everyone I know who saw this loved it, and I was excpecting some BIG laughs, but I only really laughed hard once, and the rest was mild chuckles. They all seemed pretty excited to be in a movie where they could drop the f-bomb, though.


there is nothing worse than/an undetermined person


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 08/03/2005 10:25:19
Message:

Fearless Freaks - Flaming Lips documentary. I won't recommend this to anyone.

The Sea Inside - Spanish Oscar winner about quadriplegic man fighting for the right to be euthanised. Good film but somewhat heavy on the tear-jerking towards the end.

Being Julia - Period piece about ageing actress getting her revenge on an up and coming starlett stealing her limelight, toy boy and husband. This was quite funny at times, I enjoyed it even though I'm not a huge Anette Benning fan.

Mean Creek - River's Edge meets Deliverance. Even though it is not as good as any of the before mentioned films it was alright. I ended up feeling pretty depressed about the terrible shit these kids mistakenly got themselves into.

wilhelm


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/03/2005 13:03:07
Message:

I saw Charlie And The Chocolate Factory the other night (just missed the start of it, I hate that!!). It started really well, and it was quite funny, but the chocolate factory was a bit dissapointing, and they kind of just legged it through it, they did'nt spend enough time there and Burton could have been more imaginative with some of it. Depp said he based his performance on Marilyn Manson-watching it, I was think he kind of sounded like the American tourist woman that Eric Idle plays in The Meaning Of Life!!

Watched Casino when I got back. I feel that film really stands up the to criticism that it's a second-rate Goodfellas. There are some charector similarities, but it's quite different in a number of ways. It's engrossing and brilliantly filmed, DeNiro and Pesci are so natural and compelling to watch, and Sharon Stone proves she has real talent.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/04/2005 08:09:43
Message:

Last night I watched an incredible little movie called ENDURING LOVE.
Yesterday I watched an incredible little movie called THE MACHINIST.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/05/2005 07:51:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE



Yesterday I watched an incredible little movie called THE MACHINIST.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



Christian Bale really shows his commitment to his art in that film.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/08/2005 06:38:37
Message:

I watched War of the Worlds yesterday. I read the book when I was young, so I knew how it ended and wasn't disappointed by it. The first part of the movie was really good, until they arrive in the basement with Tim Robbins. Then it looked like Spielberg didn't know how to make a 2-hour movie out of the script and the movie dragged til the end. I wish he had put more time and effort in it, it could've been great. Tim Robbins was asbolutely ridiculous, people laughed at every scene of him. The girl was annoying. I hate it when 8 year old girls act like adults in movies. Cruise was really good - yeah, I like him. So what?


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/08/2005 06:40:55
Message:

Yeah I thougth Cruise was good too. And i agree with what you say about kids acting like adults in films. Very annoying.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/08/2005 06:57:45
Message:

Yeah, half of the time she's screaming hysterically (sp), and the next moment she's giving psychotherapy lectures to her Dad while standing right in front of an alien. That's silly.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/08/2005 07:03:31
Message:

Re: Cruise, I like how he uses the fact that he always smiles to hide his thoughts. The guy always smiles, and when he has serious roles he generally sucks at it because of that, but the scene at his ex-wife's house, when he makes sandwiches for the kids while telling jokes and finally throws everything across the room, that one was genius. He acted the same in Eyes Wide Shut, always having that stupid grin while being in the most impossible situation.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/08/2005 07:40:49
Message:

I hav'nt read the book, but apparently Robbin's character Ogilvy was an amalgamation of three different characters. It really floundered towards the end. I liked that it did'nt feel it had to go for a big slam-bang ending, but it fells rushed and runs out of steam. Tim Robbins is'nt in it long enough to make a convincing impact, either. And Miranda Otto was shamefully ignored.

Another film that kind of disappointed me was Charlie and The Chocolate factory. The only real problem I had was with the Chocolate factory itself, but then that's mostly what the film is concerned with!! They just rush through it, and there was plenty of opportunity for more imaginative stuff. I would have sat through another 20 mins/half hour of it, if Tim Burton had added some creaive flair. But there you go.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 08/08/2005 07:56:02
Message:

'War of the Worlds', I watched it this weekend. I prefer the vinyl version. Add another ruined book to the list.

But as everybody told me that the movie sucked, I didn't find it bad at all. Bad, but not at all. They have air conditioned in cinemas, you know? It has to be a very bad movie to make me not enjoy it. As 'The Machinist' was. That one sucked a lot.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 08/09/2005 01:35:42
Message:

il gatto a novo code / Dario Argento : entertaining


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/09/2005 04:40:31
Message:

Cat 'O Nine Tails? I don't think I 've seen that. I've seen The Bird With The Crystal Plummage, Deep Red (Profundo Rosso), Suspiria, Trauma, Phenomena, Opera, The Stendhal Syndrome and Sleepless. I don't think I've seen Four Flies On Grey Velvet. Suspiria is my favorite Argento movie!


Reply author: buzzer
Replied on: 08/09/2005 09:36:22
Message:

"School For Scoundrels" more people need to know the genius that was Terry Thomas

You can send fanmail to Toshiyuki Nishida at this address:
Toshiyuki Nishida
Office Koback
Mizuta Building 7th Floor
3-5-8 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0061 JAPAN


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/10/2005 06:22:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Re: Cruise, I like how he uses the fact that he always smiles to hide his thoughts. The guy always smiles, and when he has serious roles he generally sucks at it because of that, but the scene at his ex-wife's house, when he makes sandwiches for the kids while telling jokes and finally throws everything across the room, that one was genius. He acted the same in Eyes Wide Shut, always having that stupid grin while being in the most impossible situation.


Denis

"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf



Haha, you're dead right. he never bloody stops smiling does he.

I guess the girls dig it.


Don't believe the type!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/10/2005 12:21:34
Message:

Just watched A Very Long Engagement. Bit tricky to follow, it was nonetheless quite beautiful and moving.


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 08/10/2005 12:41:42
Message:

I just saw National Treasure. The core subject matter is extremely interesting, but this was so by the numbers, it was laughable. And for those of you not patient enough for the Da Vinci Code movie, this is essentially the same thing.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/11/2005 01:40:08
Message:

Yesterday I watched the Royal Tenenbaums. It was OK, not as great as The Life Aquatic though. Too much eccentricity for the sake of it, and the movie isn't really funny. For instance Ben Stiller's character is useless and doesn't have any funny line or meaningful scene, so why bother taking 10 minutes to introduce him.
I still liked the movie.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/11/2005 09:22:04
Message:

Gene Hackman was great in that.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/11/2005 10:54:30
Message:

You're right. Gene Hackman is fabulous and Anjelica Huston too.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/11/2005 10:56:07
Message:

That's one of the few movies I couldn't watch all the way thru.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/12/2005 19:29:37
Message:

March of the Penguins. Very cute and touching.

http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13603


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 08/13/2005 05:12:34
Message:

The Aristocrats - funny as hell

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/14/2005 14:11:54
Message:

I saw two good British horror movies. I just finished watching Creep, with Franka Potente. Weird stuff, and pretty gruesome. As was The Descent which I also watched recently. The Descent was the better of the two and it has certainly been getting some excellent reviews.

I also watched Spiderman 2 on Friday night. I was a bit dissapointed with it really. I usually am with comic book adaptions though.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/14/2005 14:21:49
Message:

i'm behind on my movies. really want to see the new Jarmusch and the new Herzog films


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/14/2005 14:35:40
Message:

I want to see Richard Linklater's new Phil K Dick adaptation, A Scanner Darkly. I haven't seen Waking Life but apparently they've made it to build on that, it's supposed to be halfmovie halfgraphicnovel. Its about a drug agent who narcs on himself or something.



--


Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music -- the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/14/2005 14:39:18
Message:

you need to rent WAKING LIFE. in my top 3 films for 2001 (one of the better years for films in recent memory)


Reply author: kelladwella
Replied on: 08/15/2005 05:00:05
Message:

Recently I feel like I'm having a streak of luck with the films I pick.
During the last ten days or so I finally took advantage of my flat-mate's DVD-collection and watched four of his films. They were as different as it gets, but all equally good.

'Buffalo 66'- weird, disturbing, funny, heartwarming. Loved it. Great cast.

'The Emperors New Groove' - funniest Disney animation film EVER!

'Any Given Sunday' - What a movie! Big scale on all accounts.

'The Way We Were' - this belongs in the cult-movies thread. I instantly fell in love with Barbara Streisand.

(The last two both feature James Woods as supporting actor. He is so good!)


Yesterday at a cinema I saw 'Crash' by Paul Haggis - wich I liked. A bit too fairy-taley and forced at times, when almost every character had to go through a change of his character/behaviour/believes in such a short period of time. But a very complex film with an excellent cast.

Tonight I will go out and see 'Sin City'. I love the comic series and am therefore exited and a bit anxious at the same time to see it coming to live on a screen. Until now no comicbook adaptation lived up to the the original, in my opinion. But I still have faith in Frank Miller.
The same mixed feelings I have for that 'V for Vendetta' adaptation, whose trailer I saw yesterday

Edited some spelling


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 08/15/2005 05:02:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kelladwella


The same mixed feelings I have for that 'V for Vendetta' adaptation, whose trailer I saw yesterday



I didn't know V had been adapted? It's all the rage now huh?

(I think sin city is a beautiful adaptation btw)


You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics


Reply author: kelladwella
Replied on: 08/15/2005 06:11:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I didn't know V had been adapted? It's all the rage now huh?


I was surprised, too.
With Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman in the leading roles. Wich is fine with me.
Only, from what I could see in the trailer, it seems to be quite an action-movie. And I don't associate V with action. Maybe a little...
Hah, I guess I just have to read it again. Cool, because it is one of my favourite comic books!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 08/18/2005 01:24:08
Message:

Millions - Cute kids, a few funny moments but preachy and a terrible ending.

Riding Giants - Straight documentary on big wave surfing. Frightening. Loved it.

Million Dollar Baby - It was quite good. After the many negative opinions I've heard on here it was a great surprise.

wilhelm



We've gone on holiday by mistake.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/18/2005 12:07:43
Message:

Saw The Passion Of The Christ earlier. Some may criticise it as propaganda, but it is quite affecting. It's beautifully filmed, too. I noticed on the cover that the BBFC rating is 18, the Irish censor rating is 15. I wonder is it becuse this is such a religious country, they felt the bloody violence was just a necessity of an important Christian film, or something! :D

Also watched American Beauty the other day. A brilliant, funny, moving film. I had seen the last 40 mons or so on TV before, which I regret, but this time I watched it all from the start!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 08/18/2005 22:46:19
Message:

Enduring Love - Ok film, I had a hard time understanding the main character's actions though.

Touching The Void - Mountaineering docu-drama. Excellent.

wilhelm



We've gone on holiday by mistake.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/20/2005 08:04:27
Message:

Yesterday I went to see Madagascar. It was'nt great, a couple of chuckles and excellent animation from the Dreamworks Animation guys. But it's a bit more aimed at kids than the Shrek movies.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 08/20/2005 10:05:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Yesterday I went to see Madagascar. It was'nt great, a couple of chuckles and excellent animation from the Dreamworks Animation guys. But it's a bit more aimed at kids than the Shrek movies.



I thought it was hillarious - how cool were the penguins and how funny were the monkeys?

Fire made it good.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/20/2005 10:33:36
Message:

Susperia by Dario Argento. Great film, the man can do no wrong in my opinion.

The Cat in the Hat(w/Mike Myers)had some really dazzling effects but was otherwise a steaming pile of shit.


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 08/20/2005 11:38:24
Message:

40 year old virgin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it was the funniest movie in a long time!

"I ain't goin to be what I ain't"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:09:04
Message:

Finally just watched The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

Endearing.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:11:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

Susperia by Dario Argento. Great film, the man can do no wrong in my opinion.



i didn't think OPERA was very top notch, but SUSPERIA is the shit.

plus his daughter is hot


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:32:42
Message:

I just watched The Insider. One of the best films I have seen in the last few years. In fact ever. Fine, fine acting throughout. Including possibly my favourite Pacino performance.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:33:49
Message:

Homers, that most excellent movie is based on a true story, you know.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:36:31
Message:

It is indeed. True stories are often good ones.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:39:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

It is indeed. True stories are often good ones.



sometimes they're dumb though


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:41:03
Message:

Not this story. I've shown this movie to my journalism classes. There's a lot in there
about ethics and truth and all that other elusive stuff.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/20/2005 17:48:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

It is indeed. True stories are often good ones.



sometimes they're dumb though



Yep.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/20/2005 18:13:04
Message:

How about True Stories with David Byrne!!! Everyone I've ever shown it to thinks I'm a dipshit for liking that movie!!!


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 08/20/2005 20:29:01
Message:

Watched Supersize Me this week-funny/disturbing/for the most part well-done. Also watched Garden State-I was disappointed after hearing how great it was.

I need to see movies without hearing all the good buzz about them, or else many don't live up to my expectations.

All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/20/2005 20:45:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

NOSFERATU - the original silent German film - i forgot just how creepy it is

-Brian

If you move I shoots!







It is creepy but I think for that kind of film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari still kind of scares the shit out me. My dad showed it to me when I was probably too young to watch that kind of stuff.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/20/2005 20:48:31
Message:

Has anyone seen "Bloodsucking Freaks"? I almost bought it on the advice of someone but was unsure so I didn't. It's supposed to be a fantastic gore fest.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 08/21/2005 14:55:33
Message:

I'm not sure why I'd been avoiding this thread in the past. Probably because I didn't watch very many movies back when it first started. Now I'm on Netflix, though, so I've seen a lot of them in the recent past.

The most recent film I saw was, oddly enough, "Devil's Playground," Kathryn talked about way back on the first page. I thought it was pretty good, although much calmer and less mean-spirited than I had expected. One thing that struck me about it was how easy it was for the Amish kids who ended up not joining the church to get jobs. I guess the people we saw do that weren't necessarily a random sample of the lapsed Amish population, though.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/21/2005 18:52:02
Message:

I think about "Devil's Playground" from time to time. It's a compelling documentary.

Am embarrassed to admit that I not only just watched Wedding Crashers but I laughed myself silly. I may be developing a crush on Vince Vaugh, he's so funny.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/22/2005 00:01:54
Message:

I'm going to see the Wedding Crashers this week with my neighbor, I think Owen Wilson can be hilarious when he gets the right role i.e. Meet the Parents. And I've been told Christopher Walken plays Will Ferrell's dad in WC, that's gotta be funny.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 08/22/2005 01:22:52
Message:

I saw:

- Pidä Huivista Kiini, Tatjana / Aki Kaurismaki: very good and very funny, as usual. The actors are great too.

- El Crimen Ferpecto / Alex De La Iglesia: very funny too. I didn't expected a thing like that.


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/22/2005 02:05:29
Message:

That Kaurismaki movie's great, cassandra. I remember seeing it at the cinema with the Waits/Iggy segment from Coffee & Cigarettes before. The funniest part of the evening was probably my parents' faces during the short.

This weekend's movies:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: I liked it. Not the best Burton movie but still pretty good, and he stays close to the book so I got these remembrances from childhood.
King Of New York: great movie. Walken is as great as ever, and I never really liked Laurence Fishburne but he's awesome here.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 08/22/2005 03:29:58
Message:

Yeah, the Kaurismaki was great. But I didn't like the Jarmusch except the shorts with Iggy and Tom Waits and the one with members of the Wu Tang and Bill Murray.

I also liked the Burton even if like you I think it's not it's best. The musical sequences are very good as the songs. The actors are great too in this one, especially the grand father, Charlie and Johnny Depp (as usual).


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/22/2005 06:38:39
Message:

I watched Constantine last night. It was a bit confused I thought. Usual comic book adaption cheesiness at times too, though not as much as Hellboy.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 08/22/2005 07:37:28
Message:


I saw 'Me, You And Everyone We Know' over the weekend. It's a good film.

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the tips turn down oh my vicious thumbs...


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/22/2005 07:44:40
Message:

The trailer looked really bad. What is it about?


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 08/22/2005 08:06:40
Message:

I watched 12 Monkeys again. I really like that movie.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 08/22/2005 08:15:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

The trailer looked really bad. What is it about?
Denis


Really?

I've never seen the trailer so I don't know how they try and sell it but it's good, perhaps it tries a little too hard to be conspicuously 'indie' but it's funny and engaging.

I guess it deals with issues of alienation as it follows the lives of 4 or 5 americans over a short period of time.

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the tips turn down oh my vicious thumbs...


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/22/2005 08:32:13
Message:

I don't remember everything from the trailer but it looked like your typical romantic comedy - girl writes "Me" and "You" on her pink shoes and moves/joins her feet, ooh... Usually I try to get inside the theater after the trailers cause most of the time they suck.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/22/2005 08:40:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m

I watched 12 Monkeys again. I really like that movie.



that's one of my favorite movies ever.

i used to be in love with Madeline Stowe, until i discovered Jennifer Connelly


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/22/2005 09:43:06
Message:

Over the weekend, I saw a few movies at a friends house-Dead And Buried, a cool little early-eighties horror-thriller, Face Of Fu Manchu, starring Christopher Lee (a lot of fun), and Near Dark, which is a cool 80's vampire flick. Jenny Wright, who plays May in it, is beautiful, too! :)


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 08/22/2005 11:52:43
Message:

I watched Annie Hall yesterday.
It's really good. (And Diane Keaton deserved her Oscar)


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/22/2005 15:25:04
Message:

I watched BROKEN FLOWERS Saturday night.

It was very, very good.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 08/22/2005 16:34:58
Message:

I just watched The Impostor (based on a Philip K. Dick short story)
I enjoyed it.
Not as good as Blade Runner or Minority Report but way better than Paycheck.


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 08/22/2005 18:49:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

I watched BROKEN FLOWERS Saturday night.

It was very, very good.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN




That was a cool movie... it was a perfect movie weekend with Broken Flowers and 40 year old virgin.

"I ain't goin to be what I ain't"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 08/22/2005 19:30:34
Message:

THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES

very good - its been sitting on my coffee table for a month in the red netflix envelope - i should've watched it sooner

and

FUGAZI - INSTRUMENT

A pretty decent documentary - i wish it was chronological and they had a better sound mix, b/c a lot of the interview clips were muddy and hard to understand

-Brian

If you move I shoots!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/22/2005 20:59:41
Message:

The last episode of Six Feet Under. I thought it was very good; my neighbor started to cry!

I've always been curious about FUGAZI, I'll have to check that one BF


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/23/2005 00:37:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

I watched BROKEN FLOWERS Saturday night.

It was very, very good.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



saw it tonight. hate to say it but i was a little let down actually


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/23/2005 10:33:41
Message:

Woodstock the movie: I'd never seen it all the way through.

"The warning I'm getting people is, don't take the brown acid-it's a bummer." Classic.

Pretty entertaining. Joan Baez sounded like a hen that needed to be put down and apparently the Grateful Deads' performance was so bad that they will never include it in any version of the movie.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/23/2005 12:16:50
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

I watched BROKEN FLOWERS Saturday night.

It was very, very good.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



saw it tonight. hate to say it but i was a little let down actually



I had no expectation going into it whatsoever. In fact, I had no idea what it was about. It reminded me of a similar experience I had myself when a mysterious ex wrote me out of the blue and explained I had a 19 year-old kid from our former relationship (this was four years ago). I went on a soul-splattered trek to discover my 'son', but realized on the road that if I had a 19 year-old kid, I would have had to have been 11 years old at the time of conception. It seemed very unlikely to me so I went home, broke and confused. When I looked at the letter again, the envelope had a different address than mine on it...the mailman had misdelivered it. Boy, I was upset. To soothe my nerves I went out to see BROKEN FLOWERS.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 08/23/2005 22:24:02
Message:

I watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High tonight. Thats always a fun movie. It was the first time ever though that I noticed Nicholas Cage's cameos.

I tried to rent the Ballad of Jack and Rose, but the local video store didn't have it in. I guess I'll have to wait a few days.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 08/24/2005 18:48:28
Message:

I just watched Scum (on C4), I think it was the tv version as the film version is supposidly banned. Lots of institutionalised brutality, I really liked the smart guy who explained it all to guard and had it all thrown back in his face, examplifing the vicous cycle they were stuck in.

Join the Cult of


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/24/2005 19:39:28
Message:

I saw that in the TV listings the other day-it's just been released on DVD, with the uncut version included!


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 08/24/2005 20:22:59
Message:

I watched Kung Fu Hustle.


Fun fun fun.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/24/2005 21:54:17
Message:

Yeah, I've been told it's very funny!


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/25/2005 04:26:57
Message:

My cat eating a lizard. I think they have to eat a few of those before realising they make them sick, it's one for each cat at the moment.

--


If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/25/2005 14:01:31
Message:

The cat puked up the lizard but the other cat just found a scorpion and seems rather put out it got killed with a shoe.

--


If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/25/2005 14:08:02
Message:

i watched SUPER SIZE ME last night. the subject matter is fascinating, but the filmmaking itself left a little to be desired. i didn't think the guy was that entertaining. it would have been much better with someone who was more entertaining (ie. maybe more funny?)


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 08/25/2005 15:34:41
Message:

WILD ZERO - best film ever

-Brian


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/25/2005 15:48:44
Message:

I'll see it next week, Brian. I have extremely high expectations.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 08/25/2005 15:53:52
Message:

BEETLEJUICE.

Enough said.


How's that for a slice of fried gold?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 16:59:12
Message:




great doc


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:04:25
Message:

tell us more, floop, please

what made it great?

do you get to see the bear dispatch the guy?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:14:36
Message:

great in the way that many Herzog documentaries are: he always manages to explore people who are on the border of things and bring up interesting questions along the way. you think the film is going to be about one thing but they usuallly end up being something else..

you don't see the killing. but they do talk about it. the film is more about this guy, and trying to get to the bottom of his personality.. what makes him tick / his personal demons etc..

but also touches on larger questions about nature, civilization and humanity ..

for him to include the killing stuff would just be exploitative (though obviously it's hard not to be curious)


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:15:34
Message:

thanks for that erudite and inticing explanation, floop. it's on my must-see list.




Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:21:19
Message:

Bruce Chatwin has a story about when Herzog filmed his The Viceroy of Ouidah (as Cobra Verde) in Africa has this in it: "He [Werner Herzog] was also the only person with whom I could have a one-to-one conversation on what I would call the sacramental aspect of walking. He and I share the belief that walking is not simply therapeutic for oneself but is a poetic activity that can cure the world of its ills. He sums up his position in a stern pronouncement, 'Walking is virtue, tourism deadly sin.'" Herzog then told a story about he heard a friend was ill in Paris so he walked there from Germany, Cologne I think, and said by the time he got there she'd recovered.

--


If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:23:46
Message:

For someone who is making pigs in a blanket at the moment, I had some nerve to throw around a word like "erudite" in my last post and I apologize.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:25:17
Message:

i read an interview recently that Herzog was going into the BBC or wherever it was to pitch some other film he wanted to do. and while he was waiting to meet with some agent he saw all the tapes for this film, and learned about it. and when he got in there he said THIS is the film i want to do.. and basically demanded that they let him do it

he also said he considers it his best documentary..

personally, i still think MY BEST FIEND is his best


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:25:39
Message:

It's alright, I just watched my dog breastfeed my cat, I could do with something highbrow.

--


If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 17:41:03
Message:

decent Herzog article

http://laweekly.com/ink/05/38/film-mckenna.php


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/27/2005 18:02:53
Message:

Hmm I'd like to see that film. Chatwin really admired the way Herzog held himself when filming Cobra Verde, said he had the most soothing manner, there are scenes with kings in it and since he was shooting it in Ghana he had to hire the actual king in his court to act in it or face insulting him. Since the king wasn't used to being ordered about he had to give him directions like 'Your Majesty would you hold your very royal head this way so the light can catch your face.' The only time he grumbled was over the ladies of the court kept running off to change costumes, he said, 'They think nothing of continuity.'

--


If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 08/27/2005 18:05:17
Message:

Aguirre, The Wrath of God. Now I know what it's called I have to watch it properly. I watched it as a teenager as "crazy people on a raft".

Join the Cult of


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/27/2005 19:02:39
Message:

The only Herzog movie I've seen is Nosferatu. Maybe one the best remakes ever? It has such an eerie atmosphere, and has a strange documentary-crossed-with-amateur-theatrical feel at times! And Kinski is sooo creepy as Nosferatu!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 19:22:04
Message:

i would recommend watching MY BEST FIEND, then watch FITZCARRALDO and AGURIRRE.. then everything else..

i want to have a Herzog festival and catch up on all the ones i haven't seen


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 08/27/2005 19:30:47
Message:

Stroszek is great as well, have you seen it floop? Nosferatu didn't click with me as well as his other films I've seen -I think he works best with his own material/documentaries. Herzog is utterly amazing. I like the fest idea. Now, how to make the time?....

Just finished watching the Quay brothers' "Institute Benjamenta". Holy shit. Absolutely brilliant, imho.
It's based on a story by Robert Walser, who was a large influence on Kafka and Hess. The Quay brothers' first feature length, and first foray into live action, vs. animation. I was already infatuated with their animation, but this blew me away.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/27/2005 19:38:32
Message:

apl, i have not seen STROSZEK. should i make that the first on my festival list?

to me MY BEST FIEND is a great place for someone to introduce themselves to Herzog, since it covers many of his films,a and, i think, reveals a lot of what he's like..

also, it's fucking hilarious


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 08/27/2005 19:53:37
Message:

FITZCARRALDO! I have to watch that before I'm thirty. Have to see it, though it sounds painful! (the actual premise of the movie, not the actual movie)!

Join the Cult of


Reply author: apl4eris
Replied on: 08/27/2005 20:39:01
Message:

Apparently, Herzog has 3 documentaries out right now:

The White Diamond "A film about the daring adventure of exploring the rainforest canopy with a novel flying device – the Jungle Airship"

Wheel of Time - a documentary of the pilgrimage of Buddhist monks to the place where the Buddha found enlightenment. He apparently interviews the Dalai Lama. (can't wait to see this one)

and Grizzly Man - you've probably seen publicuty for this one.

floop, Stroszek would be a great starter, just be prepared for the Herzog-like ending. This movie intensified my inane desire to play the accordian.


therewererumors, I recently heard an interview with Herzog on NPR's Fresh Air (I think - wherever I heard it, it was great), where it was mentioned there was a documentary of the making of that film, called "Burden of Dreams:Making Fitzcarraldo". Considering how amazing the actual movie was, I can't imagine how they had another full documentary team involved in the process. Another one I can't wait to see.

(edit: ahhh, here it is, you can listen via the streaming link - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4774946 )

Getting to enjoy Herzog while he is still alive and active *almost* equates to how I might have felt if I had grown up during Akira Kurosawa's career.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/28/2005 01:30:58
Message:

i've seen BURDEN OF DREAMS.. it's amazing. MY BEST FIEND covers a lot of what BURDEN OF DREAMS covers plus more..

i can't recommend MY BEST FIEND enough. everyone should rent it today


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/28/2005 07:10:21
Message:

I liked in Julien Donkey Boy when he says,"You might want to ask yourself, do I feel lucky?" ala Dirty Harry Callahan. The German accent really puts it over the top.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 08/28/2005 08:26:55
Message:

PRIMER

run, don't walk, to your video store. maybe the best time travel movie ever (non-comedy or quantum leap)

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/29/2005 09:20:29
Message:

Napoleon Dynamite, finally!

Best line: "I caught you a delicious bass."


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/29/2005 12:43:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

WILD ZERO - best film ever

-Brian




Seeing as that was quite a bold statement, I decided to research a little and have now added it to my Amazon rental list. Looks like fun.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/29/2005 12:48:51
Message:

Matrix 2 and 3. Guy goes round calling himself a saviour, in this case The One, then sacrifices himself to rid the world of suffering, dies in a crucified pose but 'he'll be back.' Hmm I've seen this before somewhere...

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If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:10:50
Message:

I thought both sequels were a bit crap to be honest with you.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:14:19
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Napoleon Dynamite, finally!

Best line: "I caught you a delicious bass."


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




i just dont get that film, i really really tried but i just didnt find it funny, can someone please explain


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:15:09
Message:

You should have said when we were discussing films on Friday night. I loved it.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:15:47
Message:

Zub, I understand what you mean about needing to get into a certain mode. Once you're in the groove, though, it all clicks. If that makes any sense.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:21:52
Message:

perhaps i'll give it another go at some point...i usually 'get' films but this one left me cold


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:25:25
Message:

Maybe you just don't like it. That's OK. Doesn't mean you're uncool.

A lot of the humor was to be found in the deadpan approach to things, I think.

Floop? Someone?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:35:29
Message:

I did a websearch on it, saw 'absurd', 'deadpan' and thought it might appeal.

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If I were a millionaire I'd buy every carthorse in Ireland and wait. The day is coming when a carthorse will be worth more than a Porsche.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:51:59
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Maybe you just don't like it. That's OK. Doesn't mean you're uncool.

A lot of the humor was to be found in the deadpan approach to things, I think.

Floop? Someone?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




i thought it was a unique little film, but not as great as everyone made it out to be. it's subsequent overpopularity made me like it even less. but there are some hilarious scenes in it. i might like it more on a 2nd viewing.

had some cool editing too


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/29/2005 13:54:30
Message:

i rented STROZEK on apl's recommendation. haven't watched it yet.

forum members having an impact on each others lives... it's touching.

so, if i had gotten into a deadly car accident on my way to the video store to rent STROZEK, would apl be partially responsible?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/29/2005 14:22:41
Message:

Thank you for that explanation, Floop. It is the collective wisdom of this forum that keeps me coming back.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/29/2005 14:24:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Thank you for that explanation, Floop. It is the collective wisdom of this forum that keeps me coming back.



it's the lack of pictures of women that keeps me returning


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 08/29/2005 14:25:23
Message:

Well, floop, I just posted in the Pictures of Beautiful Men thread. Maybe that will float your boat?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 08/29/2005 15:22:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by apl4eris




therewererumors, I recently heard an interview with Herzog on NPR's Fresh Air (I think - wherever I heard it, it was great), where it was mentioned there was a documentary of the making of that film, called "Burden of Dreams:Making Fitzcarraldo". Considering how amazing the actual movie was, I can't imagine how they had another full documentary team involved in the process. Another one I can't wait to see.

(edit: ahhh, here it is, you can listen via the streaming link - http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4774946 )

Getting to enjoy Herzog while he is still alive and active *almost* equates to how I might have felt if I had grown up during Akira Kurosawa's career.



Cheers for that Apl! I don't think I have a streaming program that works, but I'll give it a go!

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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 08/29/2005 15:45:02
Message:

I just watched Irreversible. Certainly impressive, in the sense that it has definitely left a big impression on me, and in the most part it's a positive impression. Two very disturbing scenes though, one in particular was the hardest scene to watch in any film. I just wasn't expecting a film to be quite so graphic. Not one that got passed for release anyway.

It takes a lot to shock me in a film, but this film certainly did that in parts. Some excellent direction in it. Particularly fine camera work.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/29/2005 18:25:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I just watched Irreversible. Certainly impressive, in the sense that it has definitely left a big impression on me, and in the most part it's a positive impression. Two very disturbing scenes though, one in particular was the hardest scene to watch in any film. I just wasn't expecting a film to be quite so graphic. Not one that got passed for release anyway.

It takes a lot to shock me in a film, but this film certainly did that in parts. Some excellent direction in it. Particularly fine camera work.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




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Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 08/29/2005 19:28:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

PRIMER

run, don't walk, to your video store. maybe the best time travel movie ever (non-comedy or quantum leap)

-Brian



The kid who made this movie made it while living in his parent's house about 10 miles away from where I live. Almost no budget or anything, but then I think it won the Sundance Film Festival or something. Pretty amazing.



All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 08/29/2005 19:30:34
Message:

yeah, it was made for like 7 grand. really impressive

-Brian


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 08/30/2005 09:29:26
Message:

Andy Kaufman 1977 SNL performance.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/30/2005 09:58:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor

Andy Kaufman 1977 SNL performance.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro



here i come to save the day

(thank you veddy much)

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/30/2005 10:07:23
Message:

Last night I watched Elia Kazan's A FACE IN THE CROWD. Brilliant. Groundbreaking. And totally relevant today, if not more so than it was in 1957. I hate to use the phrase "ahead of it's time" because nothing is really truly ahead of it's time if it manifests when it does. But this film could forsee. The cast was magnificent. Andy Griffith (pre-Mayberry days, and still unpolished and brash), Patricia Neal (one of our best past actresses), Walter Matthau in an amazingly sexy performance (which is hard to say about good old Walt) and the wonderful Lee Remick in her first film appearance. It's CITIZEN KANE meets Howard Stern meets Jerry Lee Lewis meets Ronald Reagan meets NETWORK. This was a film I put off for years, which makes no sense being a Kazan-fan. Ahhh! When films were great!

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 08/30/2005 10:10:03
Message:

Because they never to see each other again...

Freaking funny!


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: One Who Hath Swum
Replied on: 08/30/2005 13:16:43
Message:

Sin City for the 80th time.

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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/30/2005 14:55:20
Message:

Very enjoyable movie. Unfortunately, the first DVD is gonna be bereft of extras, dunno when a special edition is coming out!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/30/2005 15:21:56
Message:

watched STROSZEK last night (thanks apl)

weird little film with an even weirder ending. it seemed much different than other Herzog's i've seen. it kind of felt more Wim Wenders to me. or like if Jim Jarmusch made a film in German.

sad ending



[edit] rare French poster added



Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 08/30/2005 15:26:26
Message:

Was eager to watch Herzog's HEART OF GLASS. Out of the films I've seen of his, this is his worst. In my opinion. Just didn't like it.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 08/30/2005 16:48:39
Message:

Blondie's version is'nt bad, though.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/31/2005 09:16:36
Message:

yesterday i watched Russ Meyer's SUPER VIXENS..

a heart-warming tale of love lost and regained..


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 08/31/2005 09:23:50
Message:

I've never seen any Russ Meyer movie. How was it?


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 08/31/2005 09:31:26
Message:

actually it didn't measure up to other Russ Meyer films i've seen. FASTER PUSSYCAT, KILL KILL! and BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS are cinematic gems. seriously.

thinking about the plot of SUPER VIXENS after watching the film is almost more entertaining than watching it


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 08/31/2005 19:48:01
Message:

Regarding the whole Napolean Dynamite debate, I think you have to be able to find the humor in the complacency of someones completely ordinary life, which most of the time turns out to be anything but normal. I enjoyed the movie very much, the "Rex Kwon Do" scenes made me fucking hysterical, partly because you know there are people really like that out there. "BOW TO YOUR SENSE!!!"


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/01/2005 07:02:02
Message:

So, has anyone ever watched The Kay Edit? ;)


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/02/2005 15:57:49
Message:

I liked Napoleon Dynamite much better the second time I saw it. I think it might have been partially because of the company I was in (my mom the first time, and my girlfriend the second time), but I've heard of lots of other people liking it better upon second viewing, too.

The most recent film (if you could call it that) that I saw was some Sci-Fi Channel documentary called "Monsters, Madness, and Mayhem." It had gotten a low Netflix rating, and I could see why. There was some interesting stuff in it, but it was put together rather poorly overall.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 09/02/2005 23:05:20
Message:

Watched Four Brothers. Reminded me of True Romance Detroit scenes. The brother on brother camraderie was pretty funny much of the time, but overall give it a B. Plenty of gratuitous testosterone scenes.



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Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/03/2005 02:52:05
Message:

"Fight Club", commented by Fincher, Pitt, Norton and Bonham Carter.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/03/2005 02:56:28
Message:

Yeah, that's a really animated commentary!


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/03/2005 02:59:39
Message:

I thought it was going to be boring, but seems like they are having a great time! And very clever comments, I must say.

Plus they said nice things about the Pixies.


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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/03/2005 03:50:34
Message:

The Seven director/cast commentary is pretty cool, too.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/03/2005 15:52:19
Message:

I watched me you and everyone we know tonight, it's quite sweet and quite amusing


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 09/03/2005 19:57:41
Message:

I picked up a postcard of it and saw a good review on Talking Movies on BBC 1, plus it has the guy out of Deadwood in it, I'm very interested.

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Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/03/2005 23:01:20
Message:

Speaking of good audio commentaries the one for "Sideways" is really great. It's the two main actors in the movie and they play well together. Check it out. I just got through about half of "The Island of Dr. Moreau", that film is AWFUL.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/04/2005 09:50:44
Message:

I just watched Bubba Ho-Tep, with Bruce Campbell as an aging 'Elvis', and the late Ossie Davis as a man who belives he's JFK (even though he's black!) going up against the title character!Quite funny, and apart from the (maybe deliberately) silly bug effects, it's well done for a film that cost only about half a million!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/04/2005 11:13:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
I just got through about half of "The Island of Dr. Moreau", that film is AWFUL.



2nd worst film i ever paid to see

-Brian


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 09/04/2005 12:36:58
Message:

what's the first ? (I think "worst films i ever paid to see" deserves a thread of its own!)


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/04/2005 19:00:42
Message:

Et voila!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/06/2005 07:53:45
Message:

Last night I watched The HitchHikers Guide To The Galaxy. I never heard the original radio version or read the book, and I only saw some of the TV series before, in any case I was a bit disappointed with it, not that I was expecting it would be brilliant. I thought the Stephen Fry Hitchhiker's guide interludes jarred a little, and the film really ran out of steam towards the end. Good performances, though.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/06/2005 14:01:31
Message:

I had mixed feelings on that movie. It was better than I expected overall, but the ending sucked, and there were a few other things they didn't do very well. I liked the Guide interludes, though. They're an important part of the style.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/06/2005 15:49:35
Message:

Rosemary's Baby (again) - one of my favorites. If theres anything more frightening than an 80 year old man yelling,"God is Dead! Satan lives!!!" with that much conviction then I don't know what it is.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/06/2005 17:04:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

I had mixed feelings on that movie. It was better than I expected overall, but the ending sucked, and there were a few other things they didn't do very well. I liked the Guide interludes, though. They're an important part of the style.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.



I thought it was a bit of a mess. I'm sure Disney insisted on it being under two hours. BTW, this is page 42!!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 09/07/2005 08:24:11
Message:

THE PORNOGRAPHER. a study of an aging porno director who after coming out of retirement finds he wasn't the artist he was 20 years earlier...very quiet and affecting starring Jean-Pierre Leaud.

and

ROSELAND. Boring TV-movie quality film of severla stupid vingettes which follow couples at New Yorks now-defunct dancehall.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/07/2005 08:54:57
Message:

I just watched "The Kay Edit." It was okay, but I don't understand why the CIA agent didn't just take the train back in time. It was established that there was a time train at the beginning, but he had to come up with some convoluted plan involving tomato sauce and harnessed lightning instead. And come on, that leading lady could not act!

Seriously, though, I saw "Lost in Translation" last night. I liked it.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 09/07/2005 10:08:20
Message:

I just watched... The Aviator. Good stuff.

I am not a number. I am a free man!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/07/2005 11:41:36
Message:

I wish Dicaprio would aviate himself and his plane into the side of a mountain.


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 09/07/2005 21:21:53
Message:

Watched Sin City the other night. Wish it was more than a 2 day rental, and also wished I had seen it on the big screen. Thought it was fun. Bit violent (to put it mildly) but fun. Also very funny in many places. Especially like the toilet-dunking scenes. Scatalogical items always make me laugh.



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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/08/2005 13:31:07
Message:

I just watched madagascar.
It was what it was.


I like my coffee like I like my men. In a plastic cup.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/08/2005 14:15:13
Message:

And what was that?



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/08/2005 15:31:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Blondie's version is'nt bad, though.



Actually I am gonna be watching a film with them in this weekend called 'Blank Generation: Dancing Barefoot'. It's a documentary about CBGB's I think. I got it from Amazon.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 09/10/2005 20:25:10
Message:

Gods and Monsters, I really enjoyed it even though I hate Brendan Fraser. I found it very touching with the older gay man / young straight man relationship.

On the thirty-first floor your gold-plated door
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 03:11:37
Message:

Speaking of Brendan Fraser, last night I watched and enjoyed "Crash."

Don Cheadle, good actor. Discuss.

It's so embarrassing to find Matt Dillon sexy. God, it's such a source of shame!


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/11/2005 04:40:02
Message:

madagascar was just a mildy humorous animated film with cute animals.

hitchikers guide to the galaxy sucked.

yesterday I watched million dollar baby and I didn't like it.

Is crash really any good? I have a dvd of it here and wasn't sure I wanted to watch it.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 06:07:09
Message:

Crash caught me by surprise. It's a bit cliched but, yeah, I'd say you should watch it, kitty.
And I don't mean just for the Matt Dillon visuals.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/11/2005 06:38:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Speaking of Brendan Fraser, last night I watched and enjoyed "Crash."

Don Cheadle, good actor. Discuss.

It's so embarrassing to find Matt Dillon sexy. God, it's such a source of shame!


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




we were gonna get that last night. got million dollar babies instead. but didn't watch it yet- gross point blank was on tv so watched that.

don cheadle is great. thought he was really good in united states of leland. franks "manitoba" was in that flick. my wife says i can tie in any conversation back to frank.


"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"


Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 09/11/2005 06:39:53
Message:

also forgot to add that "monkey gone to heaven" was in gross point blank. first time i saw it. really enjoyed it. has always been on my movie list.


"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 08:12:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by fumanbru

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Speaking of Brendan Fraser, last night I watched and enjoyed "Crash."

Don Cheadle, good actor. Discuss.

It's so embarrassing to find Matt Dillon sexy. God, it's such a source of shame!


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




we were gonna get that last night. got million dollar babies instead. but didn't watch it yet- gross point blank was on tv so watched that.

don cheadle is great. thought he was really good in united states of leland. franks "manitoba" was in that flick. my wife says i can tie in any conversation back to frank.


"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"



Mrs. Fu and Mr. Kathryn should start a support club. Not that he complains when I, too, lead any and every topic back to Frank.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 09/11/2005 08:45:29
Message:

I just watched Stander. Really enjoyed even though it also made me slightly homesick.

Fire made it good.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/11/2005 09:34:48
Message:

I've never really wanted to see "Madagascar," mostly because I don't care for the drawing/animation style. "Million Dollar Baby" is another movie that doesn't interest me, and that's probably mostly because the first time I heard of it was when I saw a god-awful preview for it. That doesn't necessarily mean the movie is bad, I guess, but I still have no desire to see it.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/11/2005 09:53:44
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Speaking of Brendan Fraser, last night I watched and enjoyed "Crash."

Don Cheadle, good actor. Discuss.

It's so embarrassing to find Matt Dillon sexy. God, it's such a source of shame!


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank




I didn't care for it, seemed a bit contrived.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/11/2005 10:05:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat



"Million Dollar Baby" is another movie that doesn't interest me, and that's probably mostly because the first time I heard of it was when I saw a god-awful preview for it. That doesn't necessarily mean the movie is bad, I guess, but I still have no desire to see it.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.



I didn't fancy it that much either but It hought I'd give it a go, to see what all the fuss was about. I really enjoyed for the most part.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 10:58:09
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Speaking of Brendan Fraser, last night I watched and enjoyed "Crash."

Don Cheadle, good actor. Discuss.

It's so embarrassing to find Matt Dillon sexy. God, it's such a source of shame!




I didn't care for it, seemed a bit contrived.





The more I think about it today, the more it seems like an ER episode, you know, with eventually inter-connecting plot lines.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/11/2005 11:06:31
Message:

i, once again for the record, hated MILLION DOLLAR BABY.

just watched HEAVENLY CREATURES - Peter Jackson impresses me more with his small pictures than his epics. really enjoyable.

-Brian


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/11/2005 11:39:41
Message:

Peter Jackson is a bloody genius thats why!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/11/2005 11:49:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

i, once again for the record, hated MILLION DOLLAR BABY.

-Brian




Well I never ; )


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 12:46:19
Message:

Million Dollar Baby was so bad, I wanted Clint to give me a shot, too.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/11/2005 12:53:03
Message:

It must piss you all off that it won those Oscars then.

I have The Aviator to watch also. Another one that I don't really fancy that much, but maybe I will be pleasantly surprised with that too.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 12:57:06
Message:

Ain't no pleasant surprises with Leo DiCaprio, Homers.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/11/2005 13:05:21
Message:

Yeah but you hated Million Dollar Baby and I liked it, so you never know.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/11/2005 13:30:08
Message:

It's a good point K, Mikey has little to no taste in these matters.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/11/2005 13:33:41
Message:

Speaking of taste, Kitty, did you watch Crash and do you now also harbor shameful sexual feelings about Matt Dillon?


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/11/2005 13:34:23
Message:

quote:
It must piss you all off that it won those Oscars then.


Is anyone REALLY concerned with what a bunch of movie-industry geezers think of various films?



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/11/2005 14:06:21
Message:

i take the Oscars with a grain of salt, but still always find myself getting sucked into watching them and rooting for films i think are the best. the Oscars are pretty predictable. MILLION DOLLAR BABY is exactly the kind of movie old Hollywood likes (most of the voters).. i actually thought it was a good fim (as discussed before) but not sure i would have given it best picture.

despite being kind of arbitrary and subjective, i don't think the Oscars should be discounted completely. it's insustry professionals voting on what they think of their peers (ie. people who actually make films and not just critics, who don't do anything)... i don't always think they get it wrong.. especially with the more specific cagegories like cinematography, screenwriting etc.. those are all subjective too, but "best picture" is probably the most vague


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/11/2005 14:40:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

It's a good point K, Mikey has little to no taste in these matters.



Even when I post lyrics for you, you are still nasty to me.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/11/2005 15:25:17
Message:

interesting post tony, but don't you feel that sometimes critics/audiences have a better grasp on how good a film is, as opposed to peers? this is an interesting discussion i've had with musician friends of me - are 'musician's musicians' really talented and just not appreciated by the general public, or is it that its just masturbatory stuff that only musicians like? i feel that sometimes, a film that is the gem of the film world is really not that great of a film, but just resonates with people who happen to do that same exact thing. i don't have an answer to this query by the way, its just an observation, b/c lord knows i like a lot of 'musician's musicians.'

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/11/2005 15:45:05
Message:

that is an interesting question b. critiquing is always subjective, and always be influenced by personal taste. and there are so many angles to approach it from. i was semi kidding about critics. i mean, they do do stuff. like critique. but i think there is something to be said for getting the percpective from someone who actually practices the craft. someone who works as a cinematographer could tell you something about a film, and how amazing something might have been that they achieved, that someone (even a critic) might not be aware of. but then often times working professionals can have bad taste too; just because you're a musician or whatever doesn't mean you have good taste in music.

it is a good question though. i think it comes down to getting all perspectives you can and then deciding for yourself. you're never wrong about your own opinion (with the exception your opinion about MILLION DOLLAR BABY)


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/11/2005 15:46:20
Message:

quote:
are 'musician's musicians' really talented and just not appreciated by the general public, or is it that its just masturbatory stuff that only musicians like?


It really varies. I've noticed that a lot of musicians who do avant-garde stuff are more appreciated by other musicians than by the general public. I mean, take Captain Beefheart or the Residents. All the musicians I like seem to love them, but they're not that popular with most of the popluation. On the other hand, some more traditional musicians (like, say, our own Frank) can also be musicians' musicians to a degree. I think there are several factors at work here. One is that musicians are more likely to know more music than most people are, so they're probably going to know about some hidden treasures that the people who rely on Clear Channel and MTV to find out about music aren't going to know. I also think that the fact musicians hear so much music means they're often likely to grow tired of the same old stuff, and are therefore more likely to become interested in something simply because it's different. I could be totally wrong here, especially considering that I don't know any professional musicians personally, but it seems to make sense. Maybe it works in a similar way with movies.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/11/2005 15:56:25
Message:

i think the real question is who is the intended target. i don't think don van vliet (beefheart) only wanted musicians to dig his stuff. ditto for a guy like david lynch, who is certainly not appreciated by non-filmmakers as he is my filmmakers. but there are guys (like shred-metal guitarists such as steve vai and yngwie malmsteen) that i feel like their whole goal musically is like "woah! a twentyfourth note arpegiated myxolodian run with a blues note! that'll really kill the guys at guitar center!" and i think that a lot of times musicians mistake that (which is ego) for someone who is really trying to push the boundaries. and i could see the same being said for filmmakers who do odd-camera work ad nasueum.

-Brian


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/12/2005 00:13:07
Message:

"The tramp and the dictator", documentary about Hitler and Chaplin.

It's curious how almost every politician admired Hitler back in the day.

Oh! Bradbury appears in the movie. I have never seen him before.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 09/12/2005 02:20:32
Message:


I just watched 'The Last Days'.

As a fan of 'Elephant' I put my initial misgivings about this film behind me and sat down in my red velvet seat willing to give Gus and 'Blake' the benefit of the doubt.

Boy am I a sucker - this is the most cowardly film I have seen in a long time.

Gus tells us at the end of the film that our dead 'never to mumble again' rockstar 'Blake' is a "fictional character inspired by Kurt Cobain". Well if this isn't Cobain then the 'Elephant'-style 'non-judgemental' narrative leaves the viewer with so little empathy for the main character that no-one really gives a shit when he dies.

So what's really going on Gus?

Well I think that Gus is keenly aware that this film can only work when it's about Kurt Cobain but of course asides from Cobain and His Bearded Omniscient Highness no-one really knows what occurred during those last 24 hours or so. So Gus decides he's gonna fill in the gaps.

Now either i'm suffering from tinnitus or there are alarm-bells ringing in my ears right now.

The point ultimately however is that as a work of fiction this isn't a great reconstruction of the man's final days. I think this film is best avoided.

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the tips turn down oh my vicious thumbs...


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/12/2005 04:32:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor

"The tramp and the dictator", documentary about Hitler and Chaplin.

It's curious how almost every politician admired Hitler back in the day.

Oh! Bradbury appears in the movie. I have never seen him before.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro



You mean he's in The Great Dictator? Or just the doc?

Scarlo O-

Last Days does look a bit dodgy. It has got some good reviews, but some folks think it's just twaddle. I would like to see it, though. Maybe Van Sant was'nt legally able to make it literally Cobain in the script. I do know that Courtney Love is approving of him making it, though.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/12/2005 04:50:41
Message:

On the doc, Carl. On the doc. But he's old enough to have appeared on it


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 09/12/2005 04:51:56
Message:

Yeah, I was wondering! It's just that you said he appears in the movie! That's where I got confused. :)


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/12/2005 05:06:27
Message:

Watched "Monster in Law" at work. Somebody shoot me.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/12/2005 05:15:42
Message:

You're right, Carl. It's confusing.

You know, we speak in spanish down here.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 09/12/2005 05:23:21
Message:

I watched Crash yesterday and didn't think a whole lot of it. I don't know why, I think sometimes films that are literally forcing issues down your throat (like racism) don't do anyone any favours. I think if people are led into realisations it can have a lot more impact than 'oh my, lets look at this racist fuck and his stereotyped attitudes'. It was like an episode of ER, you're right, little stories all tying together oh so neatly. So many little "happy endings" with the one obligatory sad one. I guess it was just a bit typical. I didn't want to watch it because the trailer I saw for it was very boring and it looked like a dopey film, that was a little misleading but I still didn't think it was very good.
Sandra Bullock I wanted to slap though, even cheered when she fell down the stairs.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/12/2005 05:53:55
Message:

Million $ Baby: quite good
Aviator: very good

Last night I watched The Punisher. Without any doubt the worst comics adaptation ever. Made Daredevil look like Citizen Kane in comparison. The DVD was lent to us by one of my wife's coworker who has the absolute worst taste ever in movies and insists in bringing her DVDs all the time. He lent us:
- The Punisher
- Original Sin, a horrible mess of a movie starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie. Oh well, at least she showed her tits in it.
- Van Helsing. We couldn't watch past the first half hour.
- Los Sin Nombre a.k.a. The Nameless: a Spanish horror movie and the worst excuse of a movie ever. It has to be seen to be believed. So bad it looked like Scary Movie 4, only withouth Charlie Sheen.
Everytime my wife brings back a new DVD I'm more and more appalled by this guy's taste.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Scarla O
Replied on: 09/12/2005 06:06:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Scarlo O-

Last Days does look a bit dodgy. It has got some good reviews, but some folks think it's just twaddle. I would like to see it, though. Maybe Van Sant was'nt legally able to make it literally Cobain in the script. I do know that Courtney Love is approving of him making it, though.


Yes i did wonder how much of the film was changed for legal reasons. If you go and see it let me know what you think? :)

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the tips turn down oh my vicious thumbs...


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/12/2005 06:32:36
Message:

Worse than Daredevil? Are you sure?


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/12/2005 06:33:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by whoreatthedoor

"The tramp and the dictator", documentary about Hitler and Chaplin.

It's curious how almost every politician admired Hitler back in the day.

Oh! Bradbury appears in the movie. I have never seen him before.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro



You mean he's in The Great Dictator? Or just the doc?

Scarlo O-

I do know that Courtney Love is approving of him making it, though.



Yeah 'cos it doesn't point the finger at her probably.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/16/2005 11:08:05
Message:

I saw "Batman Begins" yesterday. I liked it, and I thought it had good explanations for Batman's various accessories. At first, I wondered why there would be a cave full of bats beneath Wayne Manor, but they actually explained it in the movie, which is worth some points. I liked the Scarecrow as a villain, as well as how the plot came full circle in having the organization that trained Bruce Wayne end up being behind the plot to destory Gotham City. Someone I knew said the plot didn't make much sense as far as the laws of physics go, and I think I understand what he meant, but it didn't bother me too much. While the Batman series never seems to resort to giving characters magic powers and the like, there's a pretty significant fudge factor as far as what technology and chemistry can accomplish. Anyway, it was a good movie, and I'm glad I got to see it while it was still in theaters.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 09/16/2005 15:13:14
Message:

Broken Flowers.
Pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it.


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 09/16/2005 15:20:04
Message:

I liked Broken Flowers a lot. But then, I like those kind of films.

I just watched Great Excpectations (Hawke/Palrtow version). What a load of crap. Dickens would be sad.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/16/2005 16:35:54
Message:

I thought Broken FLowers was a chick flick. How sensitive you boys are.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 09/16/2005 18:39:52
Message:

You're mistaken (at least the 2nd time today). No Bill Murray film is a chick flick, except perhaps Groundhog Day.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/16/2005 18:42:30
Message:

Bill Murray went to Boston University, you know.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 09/16/2005 20:22:53
Message:

Just watched The Life Aquatic.(SPOLIER!!!) Bill Murray firing a glok (or a gun he grabed off a pirate) to the dirge of Search and Destroy is well worth seeing. Still not to sure wether I enjoyed watching the film as a whole, was it too silly or too serious? probably both, which I know Wes Anderson likes to mix up. I have to see it again to decide, but I end up liking all his films anyway!

On the thirty-first floor your gold-plated door
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 09/16/2005 21:18:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

Broken Flowers.
Pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed it.



Yeah, that was a cool one. We just saw The Nomi Song.

It's about Klaus Nomi. It was really an very interesting biography. I feel dumb but I didn't know about him. Very talented musician/entertainer.

"I ain't goin to be what I ain't"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/17/2005 13:31:22
Message:

French TV interview of Interpol. Daniel's answering in fluent perfect French. Paul's drinking red wine and smiling.



Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/17/2005 14:24:04
Message:

I watched The Accidental Tourist for the first time yesterday. I thought it was very good. Geena Davis' performance was really touching. Where the hell has she been, does she act anymore?


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 09/17/2005 23:33:25
Message:

She's got a new TV show this season. She's the Prez of the US.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/18/2005 08:01:49
Message:

I heard she was also trying to make the Olympic Archery team.


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 09/18/2005 10:37:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I watched The Accidental Tourist for the first time yesterday. I thought it was very good. Geena Davis' performance was really touching. Where the hell has she been, does she act anymore?



Not a good tooth-to-gum ratio.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/18/2005 17:29:41
Message:

Childstar.

Two thumbs up



I may have to go in the crushes thread and post on my love for Jennifer Jason Leigh. She's so cute.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/19/2005 01:32:01
Message:

Yesterday I watched Constantine, with Keanu Reeves. Amazingly it didn't suck as much as I thought. It was actually *gasp* pretty good.
Then I watched the second half of Mars Attacks, which was as great as ever.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 09/19/2005 03:22:38
Message:

The machinist.. Very good.

Mean Creek.

Eh...

I am not a number. I am a free man!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 07:27:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Yesterday I watched Constantine, with Keanu Reeves. Amazingly it didn't suck as much as I thought. It was actually *gasp* pretty good.


Denis

"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf



I thought it was OK. Just OK.

Last night I watched The Aviator. I was enjoying it until he developed all those annoying habits, then he started to annoy me and the film was beginning to drag. It picked back up again but then the ending wasn't the greatest.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/19/2005 07:36:53
Message:

That's right, "pretty good" is a bit too strong. But I had such low expectations that the surprise was quite pleasant.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 07:43:59
Message:

Aaah now you see, I foolishly thought it might be pretty good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/19/2005 09:22:26
Message:

La Swinton made the movie for me.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:18:05
Message:

I'm sorry to have to tell you this Xavier, but Francis Lawrence made it, and I'm pretty sure he didn't do it for you. You wanna have a word with "La Swinton".

You can't trust the French.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:28:01
Message:

what? I'm taling about Constantine. Tilda Swinton is in Constantine, not the Aviator (or is she?)


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:40:18
Message:

Hehe, it's Xavier's fault for not quoting you. It seemed like he was talking about The Aviator. I have no idea who La Swinton is.

The French thing was just like, erm you know....La Swinton.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:40:19
Message:

Francis Lawrence, not Scorsese. Don't try to tease me, Michael.

It's actually your fault. You're not the center of the universe, you know?


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:41:18
Message:

Alread changed it Xavier. Bit of a mix up there.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:42:43
Message:

Oh, fuck! This is a mess.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/19/2005 13:43:36
Message:

A bit like that film.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 09/20/2005 00:23:35
Message:

what film?


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 09/20/2005 00:33:22
Message:

I was going to say that, but I though we had gone far enough.


El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 09/20/2005 06:02:27
Message:

Either film.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 09/20/2005 09:54:44
Message:

finally say Harold and Maud, it really is a warm, dark funny film...the mother is superb when she sees her son's date supposedly dead on the floor, 'Harold, what have you done?....that was the last girl".


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/20/2005 12:16:54
Message:

i watched CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and it was pretty much what i prediced. ie. not as good as the original


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 09/20/2005 12:37:04
Message:

In Good Company. It was good. Nothing terribly memorable but well done. Scarlet Johansen was beautiful and the soundtrack was good.

Dennis Quaid is become the established family man for movies with this movie and with Almost Heaven (a very good movie, I thought).


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/21/2005 11:23:13
Message:

THUMBSUCKER

is no RUSHMORE


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/21/2005 11:26:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by zub_the_goat

finally say Harold and Maud, it really is a warm, dark funny film...the mother is superb when she sees her son's date supposedly dead on the floor, 'Harold, what have you done?....that was the last girl".



Yay, you, Zub! Yay, you!

The actress' name is Vivian Pickle, believe it or not. I love the line "Harold eat your beets." Just the way she says it.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/21/2005 20:43:32
Message:

Why they even tried to re-make that film is beyond me. Gene Wilder was perfect.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/23/2005 20:10:21
Message:

I liked Johnny Depp's Wonka. Very different from Wilder's, which I also enjoyed thoroughly, but an interesting alternative take on the character. And I think the parts before and after the factory itself were better in the new version. They kind of rushed through the factory itself, though.

I saw "Red Eye" yesterday afternoon. It's not the kind of movie I generally watch (my girlfriend and I mostly saw it because we saw Wes Craven talk recently), but it held my interest all the way through, which is good.

At night, we watched "Ginger Snaps," which was interesting and disturbing.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 09/23/2005 21:22:59
Message:

is it wrong that i cried at the end of CORPSE BRIDE?


i am sitting here observing my emotional discomfort.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/24/2005 00:25:36
Message:

I haven't seen the new Wonka. Or Corpse Bride, it looks like a continuation of TNBC. Was it that moving dayanara?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 09/24/2005 09:48:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

I liked Johnny Depp's Wonka. Very different from Wilder's, which I also enjoyed thoroughly, but an interesting alternative take on the character.



there was definitely a Michael Jackson thing going on there. which was really wrong, in a right way.. one of the things i liked about that film (and the original) is that it's pretty demented, especially for a kids film


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 09/24/2005 09:54:24
Message:

If there's no psychedelic boat ride, I'm not interested.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 09/25/2005 13:55:27
Message:

Finally saw Lords Of Dogtown. I loved it. My fears of Dogtown and Z-Boys being sullied by it were completely unfounded. Visually it was pure candy for me and has restoked the burning desire to run away to California all over again.


Fire made it good.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 09/25/2005 21:39:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

"I liked Johnny Depp's Wonka."





Where should we go with this?

I am not a number. I am a free man!


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 09/25/2005 21:59:12
Message:

Apparently he also enjoyed Wilder's Wonka thoroughly. Safely I hope.

Just watched A History of Violence. Some asshole at the Dallas Morning News gave it an "A" but it was more like a "B minus". Looked great, at least Maria Bello did, especially in the sex scenes, but they really fucked up the writing several times. Can someone not come in and edit a fucking screenplay effectively?? I mean really. It was not horrible, and was actually good for much of the movie, then they fucked it up in a few places and you are like "is that the best you can come up with?"



All of the true things I am about to tell you are shameless lies


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 09/25/2005 22:39:41
Message:

I just watched "Animal Factory". http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204137/ Produced by Steve Buscemi. It had a lot of he actors from "Tres Lounge" (which is one of my favorites) in it. These actors must be his friends and family. I know one of them is his brother. I was busy during one scene but I look up and this Antony guy is playing an inmate and singing on stage for the other prisoners.
Good movie. It's hard to describe why but I liked it. It was interesting.

I am not a number. I am a free man!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 09/26/2005 10:04:35
Message:

THE KINKS: ONE FOR THE ROAD

This was a pretty shitty concert film. It is totally out of sequence and only an hour long. Plus, Dave Davies was totally into his Spinal Tap era - shaking his ass in the camera's lens, doing that guitar solo while going down on your knees and lay on your calves, taking extended solos. Ray just jumps around a lot. They play almost exclusively the 'rock' songs, and "celluloid heroes" is the only song they play that could be considered a ballad or something other than straight ahead rock. The highlight, of course, is "victoria."

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/26/2005 10:14:28
Message:

I watched "Spider Baby" last night. It was good in parts, but it was a little too slow-moving overall. Sid Haig was in it, but I didn't even recognize him. I guess he WAS a lot younger back then.

What I DIDN'T watch last night was The Simpsons. And now there won't be any new episodes until November. That sucks.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 09/26/2005 14:29:08
Message:

Nothing (http://indie.imdb.com/title/tt0298482/)
I think it's even worse than Cube...


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 09/26/2005 14:32:41
Message:

Last night I watched "In Praise of Older Women," which had very little to do with older women and everything to do with Catalunya during the Spanish civil war. Two thumbs up, except for the idea of Faye Dunaway as a sexual predator. Skeezy.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 09/27/2005 03:59:25
Message:

watched land of the dead, pretty entertaining and fun to watch, no more than that really


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 09/30/2005 11:05:03
Message:

At the theater yesterday, I saw "The Baxter," Michael Showalter's movie. It wasn't laugh-out-loud funny, for the most part, but it was clever. I also found myself identifying to a certain extent with Showalter's character.

On the DVD player, I watched "Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers." It seemed more disjointed than the other movies in the series, with a lot of loose ends and undeveloped plot ideas. My girlfriend thinks that Donald Pleasence might have died while they were making it, hence leading to a somewhat sloppy final product.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/01/2005 18:27:52
Message:

i want to see this

http://pupismyname.shackspace.com/shining%20trailer.mov


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 10/01/2005 21:34:45
Message:

Looking forward to The Squid and The Whale.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thesquidandthewhale.html


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 10/01/2005 21:35:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

THUMBSUCKER

is no RUSHMORE



Yeah. It also looks nearly identical to Chumscrubber.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/02/2005 01:05:54
Message:

I watched a documentary about Jean Cocteau. Man, people was bizarre in those years!


And all the drugs that I don't have the guts to take
To soothe my mind so I'm always sober
Always aching, always heading towards
Mass suicide, occult figurines


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/02/2005 08:12:36
Message:

Speaking of Cocteau, I just saw Beauty and the Beast for the first time the other day. Pretty capitivating I thought.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/02/2005 08:19:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

I watched "Spider Baby" last night. It was good in parts, but it was a little too slow-moving overall. Sid Haig was in it, but I didn't even recognize him. I guess he WAS a lot younger back then.




I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.



I love this goddamn movie. Probably the best campy horror film I've ever seen. When the two sisters are trying to kill that annoying fat guy that looks like Hitler and he says,"Wait a minute now, there are proper procedures for doing this!" Priceless.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/03/2005 09:18:24
Message:

Last night, I watched "In Search of Dracula," a documentary from the seventies narrated by Christopher Lee. It was kind of interesting, but the reenactments and on-screen images weren't very good.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/03/2005 09:31:08
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Sir Rockabye

Looking forward to The Squid and The Whale.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/thesquidandthewhale.html


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.



i'll be curious to see that too. it's about time he made another film.. i've loved all his films so far

noticed he's co-wrote Wes Anderson's next project as well.. hope that's not a bad thing

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432283/


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/04/2005 17:24:31
Message:

Yesterday I saw Duma and March of the Penguins with my cousin. Duma made me wish I was a kid again. And March was pretty damn heart wrenching.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/04/2005 17:48:32
Message:

I saw a ton of movies recently. I'll have to do a few mini-reviews when I can get my head around it.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/06/2005 01:20:28
Message:

Fierce Creatures. Not as good as Wanda, it lacked a good plot and Michael Palin was shamefully underused, but Kevin Cline's 2 roles and the hysterical ending made it worth watching.


Denis


"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/06/2005 14:31:24
Message:

Okay, where do I start? Apart from a load of films I watched while housesitting recently, I've watched a load of cheapo silly movies over at a friends house a lot in the last while:

Expect No Mercy-Hilariously bad martial arts virtual reality movie starring Tae Bo inventor Billy Blanks!!

Scarred City-With Stephen Baldwin, Chaz Palminteri and Tia Carrera! It'd be okay, if it wer'nt for the awful, illogical action sequences and poor attempts at comedy.

Talons Of The Eagle-Billy Blanks again, with Jalal Merhi from Expect No Mercy (I'm beginning to sound like Tarantino, here). Watchable kung-fu guff.

Sweepers-Dolph Lundgren is a mine-sweeper whose son is killed by a mine. Nuff said.

Tough And Deadly-Billy Blanks teams up with Roddy Piper! With hilarious results!

Other movies I watched:

I, Robot-Though this was so-so. I was'nt expecting much from it.

Blade: Trinity-A couple of good ideas, but overall annoying and stupid. It was like an advertisment for iPod at times. And there where bad attempts at tongue-in-cheekery from one of Blade's new sidekicks (the male one, not the iPod-loving Jessica Biel character), who seems to be a clone of Tyler Durden in scenes near the end where he's been beaten up topless. On the plus side, it did have Parker Posey as a vampire!

The Bourne Supremacy-Better than the original, and very stylish in a grim-European kind of way. Good stuff.

Van Helsing-Started off good, then turned into Hollywood crap with some dodgy effects. Well, it is a Stephen Sommers movie!

Nine Songs-Okay, I only watched this because it's the most sexually explicit movie in British film history-*chuckles* (some brief shots in it are basically hardcore porn), but it is kind of sad and beguiling. Lots of music preformances (that's why it's called Nine Songs!). The girl is really lovely, too. The scenes are played out naturally and ring through, but the guy's voiceover is a bit clunky and self-consciously pretentious at times.

Batman And Robin-Fuck. I had to see how bad it was, but I was still shocked. Like the TV series, but not funny.

Star Trek:Generations, First Contact, Insurrection and Nemesis-Look, I did'nt watch them all at the same time, alright? I'm not even a big ST fan. Enjoyable, although I have to say, waht is up with the evil-Picard clone bad guy in Nemesis? More pathetic than Dr. Evil!!

And that's it for this round up, film fans!! My new book '2006 Movie And DVD Guide' will be available for pre-order through Amazon, soon!!

*PS-Oh yeah, also watched There's Something About Mary. It's not always an all-out gag fest, but there are some really funny moments ("I work with retards!"). Cameron Diaz looks great in it, too!


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/07/2005 02:38:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl
Blade: Trinity. On the plus side, it did have Parker Posey as a vampire!

And Santiago Segura! Or it was Blade 2? Everything is the same to me.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/07/2005 17:14:46
Message:

It also had Parker Posey's co-star in Best In Show and A Mighty Wind, John Michael Higgins!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/08/2005 07:43:44
Message:

I saw "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" a few nights ago. It wasn't what I was expecting, being a lot wackier than the original, but it was pretty good in its own way. Obviously not as good as the first one, though.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/08/2005 14:01:21
Message:

"El Método" - You'll hardly find a copy in your respective languages, I guess. Maybe the french.

Great plot, amazing characters, and some of the best actors from Spain and Argentina: Eduardo Noriega, Najwa Nimri, Eduard Fernandez, Ernesto Alterio, Carmelo Gómez, Adriana Ozores, Natalia Verbeke.

I enjoyed it a lot. One of the best movies I've seen this year. Ernesto Alterio is my secret gay crush


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/09/2005 08:00:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

On the plus side, it did have Parker Posey as a vampire!




Thanks for the tip Carl, there are few reasons I'll endure a Wesley Snipes vehicle but that certainly is one.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/09/2005 08:11:18
Message:

I watched Buffalo '66 last night. It was alright, would have been signifigantly better if Christina Ricci had fully shown her bodacious bing bongs. I still would've respected her as an actress, really.


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 10/09/2005 11:19:23
Message:

The Brothers Grimm.
It's actually quite good. Not a masterpiece but I enjoyed it.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/09/2005 12:46:44
Message:

I enjoyed it a lot. Like a little kid.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/09/2005 18:44:54
Message:

Saw A History Of Violence tonight. It was a little bit of a let down, but it was interesting. There was'nt really a whole lot to it. I did'nt know it was based on a graphic novel, actually. Not a typical David Cronenberg movie! But then he did do M. Butterfly (which I hav'nt seen).


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/10/2005 02:36:24
Message:

Seen this weekend:
- John Carpenter's Vampires. I like Carpenter but that one was reeaaaally cheap. It started great but there wasn't much past the motel scene. The girl's miniskirt is criminally underused.
- Pump Up The Volume. I had never seen it and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Always nice to hear some Pixies in a movie. Slater is a bad actor but the movie was good.
- Brothers Grimm: I thought it was OK but I felt disappointed knowing Gilliam can do much better. The story didn't really go anywhere and the dialog was a bit weak. It was visually great though.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 10/10/2005 11:15:33
Message:

Ce weekend:

A Denys Arcand double feature "Les invasions barbares" and "Le déclin de l'empire américain."
Both great, both for the gazillionth time, as is ordained where I live.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/10/2005 11:46:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Seen this weekend:
- John Carpenter's Vampires. I like Carpenter but that one was reeaaaally cheap. It started great but there wasn't much past the motel scene. The girl's miniskirt is criminally underused.
- Pump Up The Volume. I had never seen it and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Always nice to hear some Pixies in a movie. Slater is a bad actor but the movie was good.
- Brothers Grimm: I thought it was OK but I felt disappointed knowing Gilliam can do much better. The story didn't really go anywhere and the dialog was a bit weak. It was visually great though.


Yeah, Vampires really ran out of steam. I thought PUTV was incredibly corny, at least it has Wave (UK Surf) and Sonic Youth's Titanium Expose!! Brothers Grimm is'nt out here 'til Nov 4, I'd like to see it, have heard some negative things about it, though.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 10/10/2005 18:14:05
Message:

THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Ok - a bit pretentious

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 10/10/2005 18:46:10
Message:

"Round Trip," an Israeli film about interracial lesbian love. Two thumbs up.


Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/10/2005 21:59:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Ok - a bit pretentious

-Brian




Yeah, the arguing scenes got a little rediculous. I liked the very last scene though where it shows the dog running back into the house.


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/11/2005 03:39:55
Message:

I saw the Terry Zwigoff documentary about Robert Crumb, it´s well worth a look. He´s the least strange person in his family.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/11/2005 08:19:18
Message:

Oh, I forgot, I also saw a really stupid movie called Night Trap a little while ago. Really cheapo mardi Gras horror starring Michael Ironside!!

Also saw Cannibal Holocaust again, recently. Stomach churning.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/11/2005 08:41:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

I saw the Terry Zwigoff documentary about Robert Crumb, it´s well worth a look. He´s the least strange person in his family.

--






One of the best documentaries I've seen.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 10/11/2005 09:21:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

I saw the Terry Zwigoff documentary about Robert Crumb, it´s well worth a look. He´s the least strange person in his family.



The pad full of doodles by his brother was stunning. Makes me wonder if their problems were inherited or due to their terrible father.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/11/2005 09:34:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

I saw the Terry Zwigoff documentary about Robert Crumb, it´s well worth a look. He´s the least strange person in his family.



The pad full of doodles by his brother was stunning. Makes me wonder if their problems were inherited or due to their terrible father.



Could've been that or their demented mother.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 10/11/2005 12:03:26
Message:

unleashed and sin city


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/11/2005 15:24:48
Message:

Braindead. I couldn't stop laughing in some scenes.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/12/2005 00:38:43
Message:

Men In Black II. Didn't like the first one, but to my great surprise it was quite enjoyable. I usually hate when there's no plot but this movie was funny enough to live without it.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 10/12/2005 06:54:47
Message:

more of SIX FEET UNDER. i'm now into Season 3. still enjoying it, but i can sense this season is shifting to a much darker place.

-Brian


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/12/2005 08:38:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Men In Black II. Didn't like the first one, but to my great surprise it was quite enjoyable. I usually hate when there's no plot but this movie was funny enough to live without it.


I have to say, I hated it. I liked the first one, this was just pointless and some of the effects were terrible (I'm thinking of the little Johnny Knoxville head).


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/12/2005 10:17:07
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

more of SIX FEET UNDER. i'm now into Season 3. still enjoying it, but i can sense this season is shifting to a much darker place.

-Brian




I think this show went on a couple seasons too long. The first few were great.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/12/2005 13:06:46
Message:

I liked the first MIB all right, but I thought they could have done more with it, particularly in the satirical vein. I didn't bother seeing MIB 2.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/12/2005 17:31:00
Message:

quote:
HeywoodJablome Posted - 10/11/2005 : 09:34:38
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by darwin


quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by Newo

I saw the Terry Zwigoff documentary about Robert Crumb, it´s well worth a look. He´s the least strange person in his family.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The pad full of doodles by his brother was stunning. Makes me wonder if their problems were inherited or due to their terrible father.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Could've been that or their demented mother.


Little from column A B and C I´d say. Crumb looks like he´d be fun to play music with, when we do arrangments of other people´s songs it´s unusual for it to be something post1930.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/13/2005 03:50:40
Message:

Obaba. Based on five short stories about people and their life in a little village.

Very nice. Perhaps too slow in some scenes, but I liked it.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/13/2005 03:55:31
Message:

My mother wants me to watch "Holy Lola". Has anybody here already seen it?

I'm not too enthusiastic with the idea.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: jediroller
Replied on: 10/13/2005 05:18:18
Message:

It has Isabelle Carré in it, doesn't it? That would be reason enough for me.


I jumped on the Frank Black Bandwagon/'Cause Pixies are so 2004


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/13/2005 05:20:43
Message:

Let me google her.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: whoreatthedoor
Replied on: 10/13/2005 05:23:13
Message:

Almost, but not enough.


This time we ride roller coasters into the ocean
We feel no emotion as we spiral down to the world


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/13/2005 09:31:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

more of SIX FEET UNDER. i'm now into Season 3. still enjoying it, but i can sense this season is shifting to a much darker place.

-Brian




i'm stuck at season 4 now. haven't seen any of the last season.. anyone got those lying around?

hook a brother up


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/13/2005 17:31:37
Message:

Just saw this and liked it, I can´t remember seeing a film with Klaus Maria Brandauer in it before but he was great in it.



--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 10/14/2005 08:37:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

more of SIX FEET UNDER. i'm now into Season 3. still enjoying it, but i can sense this season is shifting to a much darker place.

-Brian




i'm stuck at season 4 now. haven't seen any of the last season.. anyone got those lying around?

hook a brother up



i went on ebay and got some ghetto region free dvds of seasons 1-4 for like $30. then ebay kicked the guy off for selling them and refunded my money, but AFTER the guy sent them. so i got 4 seasons for free.

and no, i don't have season 5 yet. if i can get my hands on them, i'll copy them for you.

oh yeah and i just saw AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON. quite good. Griffin Dunne is the man.

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/14/2005 11:00:19
Message:

I saw two films last night. The first was "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3," which was nowhere near as good as the second one, let alone the first. The other was a documentary called "Hell House," which I'd definitely recommend. I'm sure you're all aware of the houses that fundamentalists create to scare people into converting, but what I found particularly disturbing about this film was how much fun the people had in creating the skits and such. At least one girl was thrilled because she got to be in the rape scene. My girlfriend and I suspected that some of these people, especially the adults, have some extremely sick tendencies brought on by repression.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 10/14/2005 15:19:49
Message:

Crash. It was really, really well done.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/14/2005 15:54:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m

Crash. It was really, really well done.



you're just saying that because he's a Canadian director


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/14/2005 19:23:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

I saw two films last night. The first was "Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3," which was nowhere near as good as the second one, let alone the first.


It's a million times better than 4 (with Renee Zellwegger and Matthew McConaughy)! Interestingly,Viggo Mortensen is in it. The second one was a major disappointment. Apparently, there was a lot of stuff cut out, such as a scene where Leatherface massacres a football team!

Crash is lying around the house, I hav'nt watched it. The little clips I've seen, it looks a little bit melodramatic and forced.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/15/2005 10:47:43
Message:

Your hypothesis on Crash is a bullseye Carl, I didn't like it.

I never watched it till I got On Demand, but The Wire on HBO is a pretty great show.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/15/2005 12:08:06
Message:

The second TCM was a lot wackier than the first, but I still liked it pretty well. I have the fourth one on my Netflix queue, but my hopes for it aren't particularly high. I didn't care for the recent remake either, but for different reasons.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 10/15/2005 21:08:18
Message:

Tonight I watched You and Me and Everyone We Know. I really enjoyed it.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/15/2005 22:45:29
Message:

Watched House Of A Thousand Corpses last night. Started off good, later degenerated into a total mess. Nicely directed by Rob Zombie. But still all over the shop.


Reply author: klikger
Replied on: 10/16/2005 01:36:57
Message:

I liked Crash alot. And I really wanna watch The Wire.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/16/2005 07:48:30
Message:

I think "The Devil's Rejects" was probably better than the original House of 1000 Corpses. It was much more focused. Pretty disturbing in parts, but funny in others.



I was all out of luck, like a duck that died. I was all out of juice, like a moose denied.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/17/2005 04:28:59
Message:

Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit. It wasn't as good as the previous short episodes but still great. There was too much dialog IMO (probably to make the movie last long enough), and I think the 2 or 3 "sexual" jokes were out of place in a W+G movie. They were really very few though. On the other hand, the wabbits were absolutely cracking and the story was solid. I really laughed my ass off during the whole thing. Funny to see they weren't any kids in the theater. It seems young children aren't fans.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/19/2005 07:33:37
Message:

Saw that yesterday. Very well made and funny. It's amazing what they've achieved with claymation in these days of CGI cartoons.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/19/2005 07:39:34
Message:

Actually the movie is full of CGI (for instance the bunnies floating in the vacuum cleaner). imdb.com mentions that "over 700 shots contain some kind of digital effects". The great thing is that you barely notice them.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 10/19/2005 07:54:07
Message:

awww, i wish you hadnt told me that, i love that wallace and gromit isnt all CGI, but i suppose it was more polished and ambitious tham the others


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/20/2005 01:41:10
Message:

Sorry about that, zub.

Yesterday I watched The Philadelphia Story. That was quite awesome. I had never seen a Hepburn movie until this year when I saw both that one and Bringing Up Baby (plus Scorsese's The Aviator in which Cate Blanchett does a pretty impressive impersonation of her). She was quite amazing. I love these old comedies with rapid-fire dialog but I've seen very few of them. I'll try to find His Girl Friday next, any other good ones to recommend?


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/20/2005 03:17:41
Message:

Anything with Bette Davis in it except the last one she made which was so awful she sneaked off the set halfway through and they fixed it by turning her character into a cat. All About Eve and Sunset Boulevard (Gloria Swanson plays an aging silentmovie actress and acts mostly with her eyes and face) are good ones.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/20/2005 04:35:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Actually the movie is full of CGI (for instance the bunnies floating in the vacuum cleaner). imdb.com mentions that "over 700 shots contain some kind of digital effects". The great thing is that you barely notice them.


Aw, like zub I'm disappointed to hear that-although I did wonder how they achieved the bunnies floating! And actually, it dos'nt really matter because they'd obviously only used CG when it was absolutely nescessary, and for enhancement. You've reminded me to check it up on IMDB, vilainde, I have a compulsive habit of checking out any film I've seen on there!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/20/2005 04:39:02
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

Anything with Bette Davis in it except the last one she made which was so awful she sneaked off the set halfway through and they fixed it by turning her character into a cat.


Wicked Stepmother-I remember that was absolutely awful! It does feature the delectably sexy Barbera Carrera, though. I heard that before, about Bette Davis walking out! I just Googled it, and was reminded that Larry Cohen directed it-pretty disapponting from him!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/20/2005 05:36:01
Message:

I usually avoid Bette Davis movies cause I keep confusing her with Bette Midler. The cat story is pretty good, Newo. Thanks for the tips.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/20/2005 12:57:56
Message:

I saw Hellraiser 3 last night. It was nowhere near as good as the second one, but I appreciated the expansion of Pinhead's back story.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 10/21/2005 03:19:36
Message:

didnt they end up doing hellraiser in space? i really enjoyed the first one but ive avoided the sequals for that exact reason


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/21/2005 03:46:24
Message:

They did Jason in space!


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/21/2005 03:51:18
Message:

It´s the way to revive any ailing franchise, they could do it with Child´s Play, Halloween and uh Star Trek.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/21/2005 03:53:06
Message:

They could do Star Trek on earth. Wait, they already have....


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/21/2005 03:55:44
Message:

Jane Austen adaptations would be due for liftoff if I had anything to do with it.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/21/2005 04:00:39
Message:

Coming soon: Pride And Predudice..On Mars!!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 10/21/2005 05:01:45
Message:

Hahaha. That's a bit like Crime + Punishment in Suburbia. Hey, Frank could do the soundtrack!


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 10/21/2005 05:05:48
Message:

heh definetly, and Carl should make the posters.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/21/2005 05:38:30
Message:

Oh, alright!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 10/21/2005 11:47:24
Message:

They did "Leprechaun in Space," as well as "Leprechaun in the Hood." Thankfully, I haven't seen any of those movies.

I saw "Halloween: H2O" last night. I thought it was actually one of the better movies in the series, but it bothered me that they pretty much totally ignored the continuity from Parts 4-6. (Halloween 3 has nothing to do with anything, and wasn't supposed to.)



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 10/22/2005 18:25:13
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl
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Crash is lying around the house, I hav'nt watched it. The little clips I've seen, it looks a little bit melodramatic and forced.


It is rather black and white, and the plot takes great poetic license, but I found it to be good. Lots of good actors in it as well. I enjoyed it quite a bit actually.

Rented Me, You and Everyone We Know last night and liked it also. Sheds a whole new light on instant messaging, among other things.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: speedy_m
Replied on: 10/23/2005 09:21:43
Message:

I saw "A Mighty Wind" last night. It wasn't as good as Spinal Tap or Best In Show, but Fred Willard was hilarious as usual.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 10/23/2005 09:33:10
Message:

GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK

one of the best films i've seen all year. briefly restored my faith in the media.

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/23/2005 09:33:45
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by speedy_m

I saw "A Mighty Wind" last night. It wasn't as good as Spinal Tap or Best In Show, but Fred Willard was hilarious as usual.


and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!




I liked it a little better than Best in Show but probably because I'm a musician I got into it a little more than maybe someone who isn't. They'll never top Spinal Tap. And yeah, Fred Willard was fucking hilarious in Mighty Wind. "WHA' HAPPENED?!!"

We watched Sideways last night for the umpteenth time, it's great.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/23/2005 13:08:28
Message:

i saw THE SQUID AND THE WHALE


which licked sac


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/23/2005 13:16:35
Message:

licked Sacramento?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/23/2005 13:30:06
Message:

that could be a good film title. LICKING SACRAMENTO


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/23/2005 13:35:08
Message:

Right, it could be the sequel to Feeling Minnesota.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 10/23/2005 15:04:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i saw THE SQUID AND THE WHALE


which licked sac



that sucks, i was really looking forward to that. the local indie theater has had an impressive lineup lately, and i'm pretty sure that'll be there in a few weeks. now i'm debating whether it is worth my 8 bucks plus popcorn/soda.

damn you tony. damn you for making me doubt.

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/23/2005 15:44:44
Message:

i want my $10 back


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 10/24/2005 12:50:24
Message:

$10 ! That's expensive.......

I watched Bound last night. Good film.

wilhelm



We've gone on holiday by mistake.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 10/24/2005 14:58:41
Message:

I saw :

Caché - Michael Haneke : great (Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil are very good)

The Corpse Bride - Tim Burton : A good one. Technically perfect, the story is good and the score by Elfman is as good as usual.

Year Of The Dragon - Cimino : I really don't like the end, but I like the movie. I must admit that Mickey Rourke is great in this one.

The Deer Hunter - Cimino : great, what else could I say?


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Stevio10
Replied on: 10/24/2005 20:27:18
Message:

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978): Must have seen this lots of times now but first time all the way through since i was a kid. I never knew Donald Sutherland was the main character til now. Still creeps me out their freaky screams and great to see Leonard Nimoy and Jeff Goldblum in there too. Still havent seen the original but there's time.

Network (1976): This one was pretty interesting, winner of 4 oscars and some great performances. Recommend it, too tired to go over plot etc, check it out on IMDB. My fave quote "Why is it that a woman always thinks that the most savage thing she can say to a man is to impugn his cocksmanship."


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/24/2005 20:55:15
Message:

That version of Body Snatchers is one of the best remakes ever. Creepy as fuck. I've never seen all of Network. Watched Deliverance and Lost Highway again at a friends house over the weekend. Two great movies.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 10/25/2005 05:53:25
Message:

I saw:

Brother - Kitano : the second time I see it, very good, but not one of my favourites.

Something Wild - Jonathan Demme : entertaining, but not a masterpiece.

Koroshi No Rakuin (Branded to Kill) - Seijun Suzuki :the second time too that I see it and still awesome.


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/25/2005 17:30:51
Message:

Watched Sling Blade, the director's cut, tonight. A great, funny, moving movie with some brilliant performances. The only new scene I noticed was one where Frank goes to his ex-girlfriend's house with Karl.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/25/2005 20:36:35
Message:

I like the scene where Dwight Yoakam is jammin with his "band". Funny stuff.

I watched Life Aquatic by Wes Anderson last night. I didn't like it. I don't know what it is about this guys movies but they bug me. It's like he tries too hard to make some kind of artistic statement with them and they just fall flat on their asses (yes, movies have asses). I can appreciate their originality but...I don't know, maybe they just go right over my head.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 10/26/2005 09:05:35
Message:

Yeah, there was'nt a lot to it. But it had it's charms.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/26/2005 19:54:30
Message:

Watched the first episode of "Weeds" on Showtime today, it was pretty good. I always got Mary Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins confused with one another and now they are in the same show together. It's a sign. Of what I have no idea.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/26/2005 20:11:27
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
I don't know what it is about this guys movies but they bug me.



thems fightin' words


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/26/2005 22:03:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
I don't know what it is about this guys movies but they bug me.



thems fightin' words



His casts are always great, a couple repeat views may be in order.


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 10/27/2005 00:49:09
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

Watched the first episode of "Weeds" on Showtime today, it was pretty good. I always got Mary Louise Parker and Elizabeth Perkins confused with one another and now they are in the same show together. It's a sign. Of what I have no idea.



I watched the first four episodes the other night - loving it so far - finally something decent on tv.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 10/27/2005 01:19:53
Message:

Vertigo - Hitchcock : the second time I see it, and the first time in a cinema. It was great, Kim Novak is gorgeous.




pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 10/27/2005 07:51:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

Vertigo - Hitchcock : the second time I see it, and the first time in a cinema. It was great, Kim Novak is gorgeous.




pas de bras pas de chocolat




i love that film


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 10/27/2005 22:43:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome
I don't know what it is about this guys movies but they bug me.



thems fightin' words



His casts are always great, a couple repeat views may be in order.


I loved Bottle Rocket (just the feel of it) and Rushmore. They filmed an alley scene from Bottle Rocket in the alley behind my old work, and we had to have our guys stop working when they would film.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 10/28/2005 01:10:34
Message:

I saw :

Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer - John McNaughton : in one word :AWESOME


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 10/28/2005 04:46:26
Message:

Hana Bi, the Kitano one about a cop who becomes disabled and starts to paint. I like music in Japanese films, often it´s more understated with a less exploitative use of emotional cues than you find in European or American films.

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Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 10/28/2005 10:11:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

I saw :

Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer - John McNaughton : in one word :AWESOME


pas de bras pas de chocolat




Yes, good movie. Fantomas' version of the theme song is fucking wonderfully evil too!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 10/28/2005 10:18:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

I saw :

Henry Portrait Of A Serial Killer - John McNaughton : in one word :AWESOME


pas de bras pas de chocolat




Yes, good movie. Fantomas' version of the theme song is fucking wonderfully evil too!



RIGHT


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 11/02/2005 10:40:39
Message:

Is it OK to post here movies I'd like to watch?

• New York Doll, about which NY Magazine said:

This documentary focuses not on the Doll you might expect—the still-thriving David Johansen—but rather the bassist for the legendary glam-punk band, Arthur “Killer” Kane. Director Greg Whiteley’s film picks up Kane in recent times, as a sweet-tempered recovered alcoholic working as a clerk in a Los Angeles Mormon library. In 2004, Kane—with his chalky voice and halting manner—was invited to reunite for one concert with the other two surviving New York Dolls, Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain. There are numerous pleasures: witnessing the shock of his Mormon friends when they discover the old alter ego of this mild, humble man; Kane’s trepidation at seeing Johansen, who he assumes will have no use for him; and the tears he sheds when Johansen embraces him as an old comrade. It’s that rare movie that prizes humility and modesty as ennobling virtues. Plus, it rocks.

and

• Paradise Now, about two fictional Palestinian suicide bombers.


When we walked through Little Italy I saw my reflection come right off your face
I paint pictures to remember, you're too beautiful to put into words


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/02/2005 11:43:21
Message:

CQ

Roman Coppolla film about an editor who is given the reigns to finish a sci-fi movie he's editing that he is really too good for. (Tony, have you seen this?) It was good, i enjoyed it a lot.

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/02/2005 19:59:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

CQ

Roman Coppolla film about an editor who is given the reigns to finish a sci-fi movie he's editing that he is really too good for. (Tony, have you seen this?) It was good, i enjoyed it a lot.

-Brian




i liked it. it was a fun, visually creative film, and great music. i usually like films that are about making films too..

one thumb up


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/04/2005 08:46:45
Message:

THE BLUES BROTHERS

Believe it or not, i had never seen this film up until now. Not too bad; but i still think that if Belushi was still alive he'd be less respected than Chevy Chase for his comedy - it doesn't really hold up.

THE ORDER: FROM CREMASTER 3

Recommended to me by a friend, this is a piece of a larger film, which is part 3/5 of a film series. But for some reason, only this piece is available on dvd. So fucking bizarre - i really can't tell if i liked it or not.

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/04/2005 11:09:18
Message:

On Sunday night, I saw "House," which was pretty good, and had George Wendt and Richard Moll in it. I also watched a History Channel documentary on the Salem Witch Trials, which was interesting.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 11/04/2005 16:37:11
Message:

quote:
Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-



USA
3417 Posts
Posted - 11/04/2005 : 08:46:45
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THE BLUES BROTHERS

Believe it or not, i had never seen this film up until now. Not too bad; but i still think that if Belushi was still alive he'd be less respected than Chevy Chase for his comedy - it doesn't really hold up.





He did have one phenomenally talented eyebrow, which you better not be dissing. Don´t make me come over there.

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Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/06/2005 12:35:32
Message:

I saw "Carrie" on Friday night. I'd never seen it before.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/06/2005 12:35:33
Message:

Revenge of the Sith,
for the very first time!

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: ObfuscateByWill
Replied on: 11/06/2005 12:59:02
Message:

Earnest Goes To Camp.

*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 11/06/2005 15:42:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

On Sunday night, I saw "House," which was pretty good, and had George Wendt and Richard Moll in it. I also watched a History Channel documentary on the Salem Witch Trials, which was interesting.



House, for some reason I saw that gem in the theater. I have no memory of it other than "Norm" was in it and it wasn't good. Did it have the 1980s required "hot babe" with a flash of bra/bikini?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 11/06/2005 15:51:12
Message:

"Shopgirl" the latest by Steve Martin, based on his novella by the same name. Claire Danes did a great job, I thought. I cried thru, oh, a quarter of this movie.


When we walked through Little Italy I saw my reflection come right off your face
I paint pictures to remember, you're too beautiful to put into words


Reply author: Sir Rockabye
Replied on: 11/06/2005 16:05:08
Message:

Last night watched Evil Deads one and two. Always makes for a fun night.


Watched Barton Fink this afternoon. That movie ruled so hard.


You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/06/2005 18:02:29
Message:

yeah michael, BARTON FINK is pretty rad.

i watched one of my favorite MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER episdoes last night, OVERDRAWN AT THE MEMORY BANK. i watched my favorite, THE FINAL SACRIFICE earlier in the week. I miss MST3K.

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/07/2005 05:50:43
Message:

I have seen too many films lately to mention them all here, but I will mention Shaolin Soccer which was terrible, and Saw 2 which was very good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 11/07/2005 06:26:23
Message:

I watched almost all of "Ma Mère" starring Isabelle Huppert. It was so laughably bad, I stopped. She used to make such good movies.


When we walked through Little Italy I saw my reflection come right off your face
I paint pictures to remember, you're too beautiful to put into words


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/07/2005 06:28:02
Message:

homers, you didn't like SHAOLIN SOCCER? blasphemy!

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/07/2005 08:39:18
Message:

You know, when I posted that, I was a bit worried that I would offend you Brian. Sorry, I tohught I was gonn alike it, but I thought it sucked.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/07/2005 09:56:44
Message:

Shoalin Soccer was bad ass! I reluctantly watched it with my buddies kids and ended up loving it. Kung Fu Hustle was pretty sweet too.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/08/2005 05:04:23
Message:

I guess it may seem entertaining to people who don't understand football, ie Americans and The Japanese ; )

EDIT: Kung Fu Hustle is on my list though. Looks good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/09/2005 07:42:35
Message:

quote:
House, for some reason I saw that gem in the theater. I have no memory of it other than "Norm" was in it and it wasn't good. Did it have the 1980s required "hot babe" with a flash of bra/bikini?


Yeah, I think there was a chick in a bikini at one point. Some neighbor lady who later made the main character watch her kid.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/12/2005 04:12:32
Message:

Saw The Brothers Grimm last week. Drags a little in places, but overall pretty good. Some freaky ideas. It did'nt deserve to get such a critical slaughtering. Okay, so it's a bit more mainstream than some of Gilliam's stuff, but that's the problem. People were expecting a 'Terry Gilliam' movie!

Also watched Halloween, Halloween 4 and Halloween Resurrection recently. Part 1=good, 4=watchable, Resurrection=excrable.

Oh, and also Jess Franco's Jack The Ripper. Enjoyable nuttiness with Klaus Kinski.

"I seem to have rejoined the cult of FB.Net!"


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 11/12/2005 04:29:27
Message:

A History of Violence : David Cronenberg was a great director. Sadly (since Spider), he isn't anymore.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/12/2005 05:37:54
Message:

PROZAC NATION

Dissappointing. 2/5 stars

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 11/12/2005 06:23:31
Message:

Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 120 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Vince Vaughn was the only reason I didn't walk out. This piece of crap movie totally sucked.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/12/2005 07:36:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

A History of Violence : David Cronenberg was a great director. Sadly (since Spider), he isn't anymore.



That sucks, I saw Shivers recently (his first film I believe) and it was just splendid. Even if he sucks now I'll always love him for the Deborah Harry nude scene in Videodrome.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 11/12/2005 14:44:20
Message:

Watched a film called "Images" the other night It's directed by Robert Altman and starred Susannah York . I really enjoyed it, it was really creppy and kept you guessing about what was real and what was imaginary. Plus it was shoot in a lovely part of Ireland, Glendalough, which is near where I live.

On the thirty-first floor your gold-plated door
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 11/12/2005 16:02:59
Message:

I saw that a few years ago on RTE presented in a showcase called The Last Picture Show by that guy who gave away the plots beforehand, it was nice and peculiar.

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Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 11/12/2005 16:09:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

I saw that a few years ago on RTE presented in a showcase called The Last Picture Show by that guy who gave away the plots beforehand, it was nice and peculiar.

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Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.



Ya, I remember him, I think he gave us a lecture when I had a film studies module, he did use to totally deconstruct the film before you got to watch it! It was a cool film to watch as I'd just woken up from a nap and was abit fuzzy and that coloured my preception of it.

On the thirty-first floor your gold-plated door
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/12/2005 16:13:26
Message:

PALINDROMES - the jury is still out...

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/12/2005 16:47:59
Message:

I saw "Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation" on Wednesday. It sucked, but at least now I can say I've seen the whole series.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 11/12/2005 19:32:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

A History of Violence : David Cronenberg was a great director. Sadly (since Spider), he isn't anymore.



Just watched Spider, I really liked it. Ralph Fiennes was really excellent in it as well, I didn't expect him to be as good as he was.

On the thirty-first floor your gold-plated door
Won't keep out the Lord's burning rain


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/12/2005 21:12:50
Message:

Yeah, I did'nt see it. I thought A History Of Violence was okay, nothing brilliant, but some people obviously did'nt like it. Oh by the way, never seen Images, but I've been to Gleandalough a few times! That presenter on that Last Picture Show prog that used to be on, can't remember his name, he always seemed quite passionate about film. He's a film critic for some paper, can't think which!

BF-Palimdromes, hav'nt seen it or any of Todd Solondz's movies, it did get quite middling reviews!

Vovat-TCM 4 is indeed fucking dreadful.

"I seem to have rejoined the cult of FB.Net!"


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 11/12/2005 21:22:59
Message:

You have to see Happiness Carl, brillantlly disturbing and blackly funny. I would love to see Palimdromes and Story Telling.

"Sandy, please try to do as I say and not as I do. Remember, you are a child, Sandy, and far from your prime".


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/12/2005 21:59:33
Message:

Yeah, never got around to seeing that, or Storytelling, etc.

"I seem to have rejoined the cult of FB.Net!"


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/13/2005 02:34:30
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Mr. and Mrs. Smith - 120 minutes of my life I'll never get back. Vince Vaughn was the only reason I didn't walk out. This piece of crap movie totally sucked.


I got some heaven in my head





I really enjoyed Mr & Mrs Smith - it was pure trash with some fabulously sexy fight scenes - perfect low brow entertainment in my humble opion.

I have this and next weekend all to myself so doing some catching up on the dvd watching. Yesterday was A Dirty Shame which I absolutely loved. The detail in John Waters movies is lush. Followed by The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou - I now want a boat just like that or to be Angelica Huston, I've nto decided yet. A perfectly charming movie. Both absolute escapism and just what the doctor ordered.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/13/2005 07:16:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

BF-Palimdromes, hav'nt seen it or any of Todd Solondz's movies, it did get quite middling reviews!





Welcome to the Dollhouse is pretty funny.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/13/2005 11:14:29
Message:

A History of Violence was excellent. Holiday Son is obviously drunk.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/13/2005 13:25:15
Message:

I did finally get around to seeing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and thought that was excellent. Jim Carrey actually did okay with a serious role, didn't see that coming.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/13/2005 13:38:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I did finally get around to seeing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and thought that was excellent. Jim Carrey actually did okay with a serious role, didn't see that coming.



my favorite film of 2004

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/13/2005 22:01:16
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I did finally get around to seeing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and thought that was excellent. Jim Carrey actually did okay with a serious role, didn't see that coming.



my favorite film of 2004

-Brian




i thought MILLION DOLLAR BABY was your favorite


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/14/2005 00:34:04
Message:

Life Aquatic was in fact so good I watched it again last night. I think I enjoyed it even more the second time around it now is officially my favourite movie of the year.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/14/2005 01:59:18
Message:

The Life Aquatic is actually the first movie ever that made me want to buy the DVD. Definitely my movie of the year.

FYI, The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie comes #2.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/14/2005 04:00:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I did finally get around to seeing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and thought that was excellent. Jim Carrey actually did okay with a serious role, didn't see that coming.



my favorite film of 2004

-Brian




i thought MILLION DOLLAR BABY was your favorite



Floop, attacking Brian is no different than attacking any other member and your account will be locked if you insist on continuing.

( ;) )

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/14/2005 06:35:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by The Holiday Son

A History of Violence : David Cronenberg was a great director. Sadly (since Spider), he isn't anymore.



I'll always love him for the Deborah Harry nude scene in Videodrome.



WORD!

I saw Ichi The Killer at the weekend. It was OK, nothing special.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/14/2005 08:50:00
Message:

SawII last night.

I'm always disappointed in horror movies.
If you're going to have a lack of plot or character development for the sake of pure gore, then at least have some kickass gore for chrissakes!

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 11/14/2005 08:53:23
Message:

Old School. Yet another lousy movie saved by Vince Vaughn.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:00:33
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna

SawII last night.

I'm always disappointed in horror movies.
If you're going to have a lack of plot or character development for the sake of pure gore, then at least have some kickass gore for chrissakes!

__________
Don't believe the hype.



I wouldn't class it as horror. I don;t think it is supposed to be.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:01:00
Message:

MILLIONS

a cute story that was well directed

-Brian


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:10:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna

SawII last night.

I'm always disappointed in horror movies.
If you're going to have a lack of plot or character development for the sake of pure gore, then at least have some kickass gore for chrissakes!

__________
Don't believe the hype.



I wouldn't class it as horror. I don;t think it is supposed to be.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




Okay then smartypants what genre is it?

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:10:34
Message:

Grave of the Fireflies. Excellent anime and one of the saddest things I've seen.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:34:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carolynanna

SawII last night.

I'm always disappointed in horror movies.
If you're going to have a lack of plot or character development for the sake of pure gore, then at least have some kickass gore for chrissakes!

__________
Don't believe the hype.



Yeah but Donny Wahlberg is in it!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/14/2005 09:39:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Old School. Yet another lousy movie


I got some heaven in my head





Statements like that are a hangin' offense, missy.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/14/2005 14:11:03
Message:

Watched The Manson Family last night. Thought it was pretty good, kind of docu-style, surreal in places, a feast of images. Very bloody, gorey, explicit, nasty violence. Pretty shocking and disturbing. If it was making a point, it may have been about the way Manson became a fashion item, when people probably don't realise how awful the things he orchastrated were.

BTW, vilainde, Grave Of The Fireflies is one I've been hoping to pick up. Maybe when I have a have a few quid.

"I seem to have rejoined the cult of FB.Net!"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/15/2005 05:08:26
Message:

Awww, come on Carl. Marilyn Manson has never really hurt anybody. He's just a scapegoat maaaaan!


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 11/15/2005 06:28:42
Message:

I saw:

Match Point - W. Allen : really surprising coming from a director like Allen. It's not a masterpiece, but I really recommend it.

Je Ne Suis Pas Là Pour Etre Aimé - S. Brizé : Entertaining (mainly for Patrick Chesnais)

Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit - N. Park & S. Box: Great, great, great.




pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 11/16/2005 02:37:18
Message:

watched the extras on my new batman begins DVD, loved the film, and all his other films(highly reccomend 'following' his first film shot for about 50p)....but christopher nolan really is a boring man


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 11/16/2005 02:50:51
Message:

Better Off Dead starring John Cusak. Too funny!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/16/2005 10:07:35
Message:

Saw The Corpse Bride yesterday, and I liked it. It dos'nt go for big laughs all the time, which is'nt to say it is'nt funny. It's really well done, beautiful and atmospheric. Kind of sad and moving too, in parts. Between this and Wallace And Gromit, I'd say stop motion animation has made a big comeback.

Later, watched The Howling at a friend's house. I saw it before, it's not bad. Some pretty good werewolf FX.

"I seem to have rejoined the cult of FB.Net!"


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 11/16/2005 11:39:30
Message:

Hamburger themed post: Better Off Dead has a singing one in it I believe, that´s a great film. And in the Howling they spend 90 minutes fending off the big bad carnivorous werewolves and in the end the hero and heroine go into a restaurant and the closing credits run over a hamburger frying on the hotplate. I love Joe Dante, he´s so underrated.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/16/2005 13:38:45
Message:

On Monday night, I saw "The Omen." It was pretty hokey, I thought, but I felt I should see it because it's apparently the reason my name isn't Damon.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/17/2005 05:29:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Newo

And in the Howling they spend 90 minutes fending off the big bad carnivorous werewolves and in the end the hero and heroine go into a restaurant and the closing credits run over a hamburger frying on the hotplate.


No, the heroine turns into a werewolf on live TV!!

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 11/17/2005 05:43:05
Message:

I saw :

Code Inconnu - M. Haneke: another great Haneke.

A Streetcar Named Desire - Elia Kazan: First time I saw it, and I liked it a lot. Vivien Leigh is very good and even if I'm not a big fan of Marlon Brando I must admit that he's very very good in this one.


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/17/2005 05:51:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Better Off Dead starring John Cusak. Too funny!





I saw that the other week for the first time. It was OK.

I saw most of Dirty Pretty Things last night, and was really enojoying it until the DVD decided to stutter continuously with about 20 minutes to go. Grrrrr.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/18/2005 01:54:13
Message:

Last night I had the stupidity of irremediably wasting 90 minutes of my life watching the steaming pile of shit called "The Hole", starring Thora Birch and Keira Knightley (who definitely gained the "worst actress ever" title at the occasion). It's about 4 college students who hide for a couple of days in a bunker to escape school and find the door closed at the time of coming out. Now, when you get to watch 4 people locked together during 90 minutes, you kinda expect some character development. Well, it didn't seem that obvious for the director who, wondering how he'd fill the movie once having removed all dialog, emotion or any interesting scene, decides to show us for the first half hour a story that DIDN'T happen (cause the girl telling it lied, duh), and then start all over again with the actual events. I thought the movie title referred to the bunker, and realized it actually is a reference to the scenario which is a gigantic plot hole.
The worst part of it is that I stayed until the end of the movie. I'm turning into a fucking couch potato.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/18/2005 07:34:48
Message:

I actually like that. I thought it was reasonably suspenseful. Not a favourite movie by any stretch, but I did'nt think it was bad!

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/18/2005 07:39:44
Message:

Keira Knightley is easy in the eyes though.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/18/2005 07:43:37
Message:

But she's flat as a board. I know it because she shows her tits in the movie.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/18/2005 13:12:19
Message:

WALK THE LINE

good, but unspectacular

-Brian


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 11/18/2005 14:00:10
Message:

i thought walk the line was lame. i've really been looking forward to it, too. frowny face.


i am sitting here observing my emotional discomfort.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/18/2005 19:18:33
Message:

After seeing the real footage of Johnny performing at Folsom and then seeing the clip of Wakeen whats his name impersonatin' it, I can't bear to go see the movie for some reason. I'm doin' it for Johnny maaan, for Johnny.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/19/2005 19:57:08
Message:

I saw "Rosemary's Baby," the other movie about Satan fathering a baby, earlier this week. I liked it better than "The Omen," but it was slow in parts.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/19/2005 21:02:35
Message:

THE CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH - fantastic. Billy Preston steals the show.

SARAH SILVERMAN: JESUS IS MAGIC - very very funny. not for the easily offended

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/19/2005 21:10:32
Message:

I saw Festival Express about that Canadian train trip with the Band/Buddy Guy/Grateful Dead/Janis Joplin etc. It was pretty funny and interesting. Especially that big ass bottle of Canadian Club somebody took on board and Bob Weir says,"Man, you could see all the LSD gel caps floating in the bottom so I think there was some psychedelics on board." Classic!
And who knew, Canadians beating the shit out of cops at the first gig cause they thought all the gigs should be free!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/20/2005 14:58:25
Message:

THE LONG GOODBYE

absolutely fantastic. wow. possibly the best film i have watched this year

-Brian


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 11/20/2005 17:34:48
Message:

Walk the Line. -- The Bio of Johnny Cash. It was entertaining and I learned a lot.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/20/2005 22:42:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

But she's flat as a board. I know it because she shows her tits in the movie.



you're so shallow denis.



i don't get it


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/20/2005 22:44:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

THE LONG GOODBYE



great film indeed



i don't get it


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 11/20/2005 23:22:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Better Off Dead starring John Cusak. Too funny!





I saw that the other week for the first time. It was OK.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




OK???? Don't make me bring up Anchorman!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/21/2005 05:56:13
Message:

Anchor Man is way, way better.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:02:45
Message:

9 Songs last night.

What a pile of shite.

Thank goodness there was loads of gratuitious sex to fill out the utterly non existent story line. Might have helped if I found either of the actors attractive too.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:05:00
Message:

I liked that film, I really related to it. I also found her extremely attractive.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:07:23
Message:

There was NO story line. Boy meets girl - they fuck a lot. Then she has a mood and then moves to America. End.

She was cute but not for me. He was repulsive and had no shoulders.



Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:19:10
Message:

Well there was a storyline, just not one that interested you. Hardly complex, but I don't think the director wanted that.

I related to it more than any other film I have seen that concerns "relationships". So the director did something right. I guess it's a love or hate film.




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:29:35
Message:

I agree that the director probably didn't want a complex story line. It's just that I suppose after all the excitement about it, I expected a bit more from it than just the sex. It did have a wonderfully intimate feel to it. It's just that when it ended I was left with the feeling of "huh? that's it?" - though of course you can argue that that was the whole point of the movie. That at the end of a relationship that's exaclty the feeling you have when you're the one who is left behind.

Or maybe I should just shutup and watch The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou again since that's what I really wanted to do.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/21/2005 06:32:38
Message:

The Devil's Rejects.
Pure slop.

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/21/2005 08:24:13
Message:

I liked "The Devil's Rejects."

I just got the new Wizard of Oz DVD set for my birthday, so I watched the movie with commentary last night. It was pretty cool. There are also some of L. Frank Baum's own silent movies in the set.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/21/2005 09:54:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Anchor Man is way, way better.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




What?!! Anchorman is great but Better Off Dead is a pure comedy classic. "Look! I can't move my right arm!"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/21/2005 10:00:11
Message:

Hmmmm, you yanks are easily pleased when it comes to comedy ; )


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/21/2005 10:56:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

I liked "The Devil's Rejects."





Did you like when he fucked that lady with his pistola too?

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 11/21/2005 12:37:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Hmmmm, you yanks are easily pleased when it comes to comedy ; )


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




I'm probably biased because I remember the movie from my days as a youngster, but so many classic lines.

"Now that's a damn shame, when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy like that."


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/21/2005 14:14:32
Message:

quote:
quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by VoVat

I liked "The Devil's Rejects."



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Did you like when he fucked that lady with his pistola too?


Well, I don't think you were SUPPOSED to like that.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 11/21/2005 14:55:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Hmmmm, you yanks are easily pleased when it comes to comedy ; )


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




we don't understand sophisticated humor like Benny Hill and Mr. Bean


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/21/2005 18:28:47
Message:

JARHEAD

quite good. sam mendes impresses yet again.

-Brian


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/22/2005 05:04:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

9 Songs last night.

What a pile of shite.

Thank goodness there was loads of gratuitious sex to fill out the utterly non existent story line. Might have helped if I found either of the actors attractive too.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.



Yeah, there was'nt a whole lot to that. I suppose it was a mood piece more than anything, but some of the voiceover dialogue was cringe worthy. I have a bit of a crush on the actress (Margo Stilley).I was surprized to find she had a part in Nathan Barley:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1626256/

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/22/2005 06:22:20
Message:

Was she? What part?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 11/22/2005 06:27:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

9 Songs last night.

What a pile of shite.

Thank goodness there was loads of gratuitious sex to fill out the utterly non existent story line. Might have helped if I found either of the actors attractive too.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.



Yeah, there was'nt a whole lot to that. I suppose it was a mood piece more than anything, but some of the voiceover dialogue was cringe worthy. I have a bit of a crush on the actress (Margo Stilley).I was surprized to find she had a part in Nathan Barley:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1626256/

"Join the Honeycult!"




Oh crap - I'd forgotten how awful the voice over was. Now I've been reminded and it's there in my head again. Damn you Carl.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/22/2005 06:31:17
Message:

Hmmm, I don't remember any voiceover.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carolynanna
Replied on: 11/22/2005 06:44:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

quote:
quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by VoVat

I liked "The Devil's Rejects."



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



Did you like when he fucked that lady with his pistola too?


Well, I don't think you were SUPPOSED to like that.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."



And besides the warped amount of sex mixed with violence there wasn't one original idea in the movie. It may as well have been called the Texas Chainsaw ripoff.

__________
Don't believe the hype.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/22/2005 07:24:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Hmmm, I don't remember any voiceover.


The guy chirped up occasionally, like at the parts that show him in the antartic.

Oh yeah, saw Silver Bullet last night. A Stephen King adaptation, some of it was good, other parts were corny and stupid. The music was awful, really generic 80's synth-pop rock. Gary Busey, Laurence Tierney, Everett Mcgill (from Twin Peaks) and Terry O'Quinn (The Stepfather movies, Lost) were in it. Carlos Rambaldi, the guy who created ET, did the werewolf.

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 11/23/2005 06:14:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Hmmm, I don't remember any voiceover.


The guy chirped up occasionally, like at the parts that show him in the antartic.


"Join the Honeycult!"




Aaah yes.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 11/23/2005 07:46:16
Message:

Landru - C. Chabrol: funny and surprising, even if it's not my favourite Chabrol.


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: hWolsky
Replied on: 11/23/2005 07:51:01
Message:

"The Holy Mountain" by Alexandro Jodorowsky





Indescriptible.

****


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/23/2005 10:29:29
Message:

The only film of his I've seen is Santa Sangre. Weird and enjoyable.

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 11/23/2005 16:33:09
Message:

Just got back from harry potter....actually really enjoyed it, there are less of the 'oohh look at me im famous' cameos....finally evceryone seems to be getting into their roles....the people i went with moaned that loads had been taken out of the book, which is fair enough, but as entertainment it was just right


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/23/2005 17:32:47
Message:

Here's a converted critic:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2101-1864699,00.html

The Sunday Times

November 13, 2005

Film: Finally wild about Harry

At last, a Harry Potter film that’s scary, sweaty and, yes, really dark — converted Cosmo Landesman is all fired up


I have disliked all three Harry Potter films. And I expected to dislike the next 346,000 Harry Potter films. So, with poison pen in hand, I sat in the cinema ready to practise the dark arts of film criticism. This time, Potter, I gleefully told myself, I will destroy you with my withering one-liners and sadistic acts of sarcasm. You’re finished, Potter, finished! Then something strange and unexpected happened: the lights went down and I fell under the spell of Harry Potter.

Mike Newell, the first British director of a Harry Potter film, had the difficult task of following in the admired footsteps of Alfonso Cuaron and his Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. But I think this is the best Potter film yet, for one simple reason: it’s not like a Harry Potter film.

Past Potters were exclusively focused on the trials and tribulations of our young hero. And yes, there are plenty of displays of Harry’s heroism here, too. But the narrative focus of this film isn’t confined to his story. This one is more about the trials and tribulations of being young, and taking those first nervous footsteps into the sweaty swamp of adolescence. It’s more teen film than fairy tale. If John Hughes (The Breakfast Club) were to do Harry Potter, it would look like this.

For the first hour, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is really just a spectator of events. After a quick dream sequence, the film really gets going with Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint), Hermione (Emma Watson) and co going to a huge stadium to watch the Quidditch World Cup. In the past, I’ve always thought Potter’s big set pieces and special effects never had that shiny American Star Wars dazzle. They were always so British: a Wimpy burger in the age of the Super Size Me mega-Mac. But Newell makes George Lucas look like Mr Low Budget. The opening stadium scene, with its massed crowds and teams on display, is a vibrant and brilliant spectacle by any standard. When an awed Harry looks around and says “I love magic!”, you know what he means.

Back at Hogwarts, everyone is excited about the forthcoming Triwizard Tournament, involving three European schools of wizardry. Whereas opening scenes set in Hogwarts usually involve silly supernatural pranks and a gaggle of great British thespians hamming it up, Newell lets rip with a terrific pageant of the different school champions who will become Harry’s opponents. And he has managed to make Hogwarts look like the greatest school in the world, one that any kid would gladly sacrifice their parents on a bloody altar to get into. (On the other hand, Harry has been there for three years, and as far as I can tell, the only thing he’s learnt to do is fly on a broomstick and cast two spells, one of which doesn’t prove very effective.) Anyway, when the Goblet of Fire chooses Harry to enter the competition as well, the whole school turns against him. Once again, Harry has to face a familiar foe: celebrity. “I don’t want eternal glory,” he says. But eternal glory wants Harry, and it nearly costs him his friendship with Ron, and his life.

The Triwizard Tournament involves three dangerous challenges, providing Newell with three big set pieces that he pulls off with gusto. The first involves stealing a dragon’s egg. Here the CGI dragon looks fantastic, although its egg looks like one of those Terry’s All Gold chocolates. But the best scene involves Harry growing gills, having to go underwater to rescue friends and encountering scary mermaid creatures along the way. It’s a beautiful and haunting scene you won’t forget.

Ever since the Potter series was launched in 2001, we’ve been told that the following Potter film is going to be really “dark” and “edgy”. And they never have been, at least till now. This is the first Potter film to raise the question: is it too scary for under-12s? Yes, definitely. But the scariness is never shocking, gratuitous or bloody. It’s scary because you can’t go into the dark world where evil, in the form of Lord Voldemort (wonderfully played by Ralph Fiennes), lurks and leave ’em smiling. A central message here is that you can’t wrap kids in cotton wool: they need challenges that are scary, even dangerous.

There’s also another Potter first, in the form of sex. Nothing overt — unless you count a topless Harry in a soapy tub, but we see the boffinish Hermione (Emma Watson) turn into a beauty, and Harry has eyes for the foxy Cho Chang (Katie Leung). Fighting evil is one thing; asking a girl to a the school ball proves far tougher.

Radcliffe’s performance as Potter is the film’s weakest link. Yes, he can grunt and groan with the best of them, but conveying any kind of mood, be it fear or happiness, is just beyond his grasp. What Radcliffe can do is stand there and look ordinary, and this he does rather well. But Newell has used his Great British Thespians (Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Miranda Richardson, Brendan Gleeson et al) sparingly, and has allowed this to be the youngsters’ film. For me, Watson is the best of the bunch, and in Grint we have a new Dennis Waterman in waiting. I never thought I’d say this, but I’m actually looking forward to the next episode of Harry Potter.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 12A, 157 mins,
Four stars


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/23/2005 20:42:31
Message:

I watched the Family Guy movie last night, and "Cry-Baby" the night before that. Both very funny films.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/26/2005 06:40:18
Message:

ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

nothing to write home about. not one of Scorsese's best.

-Brian


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/27/2005 12:46:50
Message:

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. From what I understand it hasn't been released in the USA yet. It's a movie by and with Tommy Lee Jones. It won 2 awards at the last Cannes Festival, and I think it's a bit overrated but it was pretty good anyway. It starts like your typical nice landscapes/good morals movie but it's actually more than that. I liked it.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/27/2005 14:09:11
Message:

VIDEODROME

The first 2/3s were great, but it really ran out of steam about 20 minutes from the end.

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 11/28/2005 03:24:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

VIDEODROME

The first 2/3s were great, but it really ran out of steam about 20 minutes from the end.

-Brian




NO!


pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 11/28/2005 09:07:46
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada. From what I understand it hasn't been released in the USA yet. It's a movie by and with Tommy Lee Jones. It won 2 awards at the last Cannes Festival, and I think it's a bit overrated but it was pretty good anyway. It starts like your typical nice landscapes/good morals movie but it's actually more than that. I liked it.


Denis

"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"



Forgot to add some Frank-related trivia: Levon Helm stars in the movie. He plays an old blind man in a short but excellent scene.


Denis

"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: fbc
Replied on: 11/28/2005 15:22:49
Message:

I'm watching a documentary about the massacre at Columbine High.

My friend's just asked if this is the consequence of school uniform not being compulsory in the States.
He has no tact.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 11/30/2005 13:14:08
Message:

I watched "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" last night. I hadn't seen that since...well, last December.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 11/30/2005 19:33:27
Message:

Yesterday I watched Notting Hill. I did'nt find it very funny, it had it's moments. It kind of tries to make a comment about stars and the media, but ends up being a bit cringe worthy. It had some nicely done scenes, but ultimately it turns into an annoying bucket of romcom vomit. Julia Roberts is always nice to look at, though.

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 11/30/2005 21:38:38
Message:

about 10 minutes of BLUES BROTHERS 2000 on Starz! and i wanted to slit my wrists

-Brian


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/02/2005 08:02:48
Message:

I just watched "Unleashed" with jet Li and Morgan Freeman. Pretty good! I would recommend.
I just watched george Romero's "Land of the Dead" This movie sucked ass beyond thunderdome.

Then I watched "Mountain Walking With Homer" This a coming of age story about the epic struggle between a boy, his bike, a 30 pack of Coors and 4 Bud light's he stole from his buddy, when he wasn't looking. Highly recommend!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 12/02/2005 08:30:36
Message:

Uh... I think you mixed the DVD cases, KOK. Land Of The Dead = good. Unleashed = bad (though I haven't seen it).


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/02/2005 08:57:18
Message:

SHATTERED GLASS

how did the same guy who played Stephen Glass play Anakin Skywalker? Haden Christiansen was QUITE good in this. a very enjoyable film, especially for a trio of 'movie savers' - Peter Saarsgard, Hank Azaria, and Steve Zahn (who will never play a role over 30 i'm convinced)

-Brian


Reply author: PixieSteve
Replied on: 12/02/2005 08:59:21
Message:

the warriors!



Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/02/2005 09:02:11
Message:

No, "Dawn of the Dead" =





"Land of the Dead" =
A Big Pile Of POO POO



Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/02/2005 10:08:35
Message:

I finally saw "Eraserhead" last night. I thought it was interesting, and disturbing in parts. Very slow-moving in spots, though. I wonder if it would have worked as a short film. Maybe not.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/02/2005 12:36:51
Message:

GALAXY QUEST

funny parody

-Brian


Reply author: barbarella
Replied on: 12/02/2005 14:51:39
Message:

SPAM


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/02/2005 14:57:14
Message:

what the fuck?

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 12/02/2005 15:11:14
Message:

Is that the same virus infected link?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/02/2005 15:21:52
Message:

just in case, its taken care of

-Brian


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/02/2005 18:36:02
Message:

I just watched "Ong Bak Thai Warrior"


Pretty amazing stuff. Good karate movie


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/05/2005 18:00:54
Message:

Earlier I watched Zombie Flesh Eaters at a friend's house. Pretty gruesome stuff, starring Tia Farrow and Ian McCullogh. There's a fantastic sequence with a zombie fighting a shark, and the notorius splinter-in-eye scene. Not for all tastes, obviously. It was an amazing transfer, though, my friend has an old VHS copy, this restored DVD version looked incredible.

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/05/2005 18:07:31
Message:

GATES OF HEAVEN

an Errol Morris doc - a bit dissappointing

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/05/2005 18:15:22
Message:

Fiddy Cent -- Get Rich or Die Tryin

It was good, actually. Heartwarming.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 12/05/2005 20:48:38
Message:

you can make fun of me but Bewitched


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/06/2005 09:32:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I just watched "Ong Bak Thai Warrior"


Pretty amazing stuff. Good karate movie





Yeah that guy got some moves.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/06/2005 10:11:33
Message:

I Walk The Line

Anybody else see this?






I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 12/07/2005 10:36:29
Message:

That the Cash documentary Kathryn? Haven't seen it but would like to. Was it any good?

I just watched Down By Law on my afternoon off from work. I'm working my way through Jarmusch films in backward chronological order as his films are so hard to get to see here. His films are getting better with each earlier film I watch. Down By Law definately now my favorite film of his.

Now I need to see Stranger Than Paradise

wilhelm



you don't make lies like you used to


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/07/2005 10:47:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

GATES OF HEAVEN

an Errol Morris doc - a bit dissappointing

-Brian




yeah, not his best. but interesting..

have you seen MR DEATH?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/07/2005 11:07:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

That the Cash documentary Kathryn? Haven't seen it but would like to. Was it any good?




Indeed it is the Cash movie and they're gonna feel some Oscar love. The acting and singing were both great.

However, the movie portrays Cash's demons as pacified by the time he was 40. I wanted to see the fat Johnny Cash years, the stale concerts, the illustrious drug regressions. It could have been far more comprehensive. For example, it would have added dimension and complexity to delve into his relationship with Roseanne (who once said her musical mission was to put the cunt in country, but I digress).

Cash's lifelong themes are sin and redemption. Disappointingly, the movie dumbed his life down to romance and how a woman's love transformed him -- but it did not, he struggled with addiction his whole life, even after June agreed to marry him.

The movie should have at least included the epochal moment when he's so strung out he collapses by the side of the road somewhere outside of Nashville and crawls into a cave for two days. He is sure he is there to die, but has a spiritual awakening and crawls out to start a new life - at least for a while.

Cash was terribly flawed and fundamentally good at the same time. The tension between the two and the musical fruit borne of it is what most people don't get. They come down on Cash because he sung about being in prison without ever having served. I argue that Cash was always in prison, held captive by his demons in a cell so confining he took to music as a way to navigate himself out.

OK. I'll stop now. I feel strongly about Cash.


P.S. See Jarmusch's Year of the Horse (Neil Young + Crazy Horse)!


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/07/2005 11:18:55
Message:

Who let the nerd in?


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/07/2005 11:47:20
Message:

no tony, i haven't seen mr. death yet. should i?

KUNG FU HUSTLE

too many CGI shots that were goofy and unneccessary and looked cheap. but still a lot of fun.

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/07/2005 11:51:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

Who let the nerd in?





You got a problem with Neil Young, Mr. Strobe Light?




I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/07/2005 12:04:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

no tony, i haven't seen mr. death yet. should i




yeah, sgood


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 12/07/2005 13:38:51
Message:

I saw:

La Demoiselle d'Honneur - C. Chabrol: Not a good Chabrol IMO. Foreseeable.












pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 12/07/2005 13:43:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Cash was terribly flawed and fundamentally good at the same time. The tension between the two and the musical fruit borne of it is what most people don't get. They come down on Cash because he sung about being in prison without ever having served. I argue that Cash was always in prison, held captive by his demons in a cell so confining he took to music as a way to navigate himself out.



Nice review Kathryn. Didn't he serve a few years for drug possession? That may have been after the songs he had sung.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/07/2005 13:55:46
Message:

I wept writing that. No seriously. He didn't serve any time in prison.
And he got shit for writing the many "convict" songs he sang.

Go see the movie, darwin. Mrs. Darwin will dig it, I think.





I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/07/2005 18:13:13
Message:

Aeon Flux - I like it very much. Not sure it was cast properly but very enjoyable all the same.


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 12/08/2005 10:59:10
Message:

In the realm of the senses - Infamous because of the sex but there are a few good moments, the best when there is no bonking going on.

The local indie record store imports DVDs from these guys: www.madmancinema.com.au
They're cheap and they've got Jarmusch stuff!

Kathryn, I've ordered the Neil Young/ Jarmusch

wilhelm



you don't make lies like you used to


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/08/2005 11:34:01
Message:

IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0390123/

anyone see this? good doc


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/08/2005 12:17:30
Message:

MYSTERIOUS SKIN.

I've always hated cheap Gregg Araki. His films are stupid.

But this one was sublime. Very good story. I think. I dunno. I'm confused because I hate Gregg Araki. Yes. It's good unfortunately.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 12/08/2005 15:52:05
Message:

Dogma....finally, had the DVD for ages, but never watched the last bit....actually a lot better than id expected, its not even that offensive if you think about it, a hell of a lot less offensive than the passion of the christ anyway, if i was god i know which film id choose ...and god must have a sense of humour, afterall she did invent the platypus.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/08/2005 18:13:35
Message:

Watched Deep Red tonight, it was the uncut director's cut, and though myself+mates watched it in English, some of it was in Italian with English subtitles, because parts of the original English language track are missing! Anyway, it looked incredible remastered on DVD, really stylish and vibrant! One of my fave Dario Argento films, it stars David Hemmings and Argento's ex-partner, Daria Nicolodi, who is Asia's mother!!

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 12/09/2005 01:31:29
Message:

Charade. Directed by Stanley Donen, starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Unfortunately it was the French version, but it was still very enjoyable.



Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 12/09/2005 01:47:54
Message:

On Arte? the french version? ...this world is getting worse and worse everyday







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 12/09/2005 02:05:03
Message:

Yeah, they suck. I thought at least they'd show it in both languages on cable but they didn't. Most of the movies shown on prime time by Arte are in French now. I've missed a bunch of movies recently for this reason.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 12/09/2005 02:12:59
Message:

So I didn't miss a thing when I thought to myself yesterday: come one turn on your tv, there's Charade on Arte, and then blame myself an hour later when I thought to myself: holy shit, I missed the beginning...

I think they'll play it this month at the Cinémathèque, so I will try to see it on a real screen and with a real original version







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 12/09/2005 08:48:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

MYSTERIOUS SKIN.

I've always hated cheap Gregg Araki. His films are stupid.

But this one was sublime. Very good story. I think. I dunno. I'm confused because I hate Gregg Araki. Yes. It's good unfortunately.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN



Mysterious Skin is one of the best new releases I've seen this year. Yes, it is hard to believe this came from the same guy who did that Doom Generation shit.

I loved the Mysterious Skin soundrack, I'm hunting down those Slowdive songs now.

Transmarine, have you seen L.I.E. ? It has a vaguely similar feel to Mysterious Skin and features a brilliant performance by Brian Cox.

wilhelm


you don't make lies like you used to


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 12/09/2005 08:54:52
Message:

I need some advice. I'm taking a plane next week and I'd like to know when I should take a nap and when I should watch the movie. We're gonna be shown:

- "Surviving Christmas", starring (!) Ben Affleck
- "Sky High", starring Kurt Russell
- "The Island", starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson.

Thanks in advance.


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/09/2005 09:28:48
Message:

from what i hear denis, sleep the whole flight

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/10/2005 10:42:09
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Watched Deep Red tonight, it was the uncut director's cut, and though myself+mates watched it in English, some of it was in Italian with English subtitles, because parts of the original English language track are missing! Anyway, it looked incredible remastered on DVD, really stylish and vibrant! One of my fave Dario Argento films, it stars David Hemmings and Argento's ex-partner, Daria Nicolodi, who is Asia's mother!!

"Join the Honeycult!"




A while back I stated Mr. Argento could do no wrong and someone said they thought OPERA sucked which I'd never seen. Whom ever that was, you were correct. It kinda blew.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/11/2005 07:13:14
Message:

I watched about half of Killing of a Chinese Bookie last night. John Cassavetes' filming style is pretty strange in an ambling sort of way. The same as A Woman Under the Influence. You could see how most people would lose interest very quickly watching his stuff.

"I'll bet any of you lame ass motherfuckers a cigarette I can eat every butt in this ash tray."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/11/2005 10:58:40
Message:

KING KONG last night

felt like a little kid again. i was skeptical going in, but the film kicks serious ass.

i think it's going to make zillions of dollars


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/11/2005 11:18:30
Message:

I saw "The Wiz" last week. It was weird, but I still liked it. It's weird that Richard Pryor (who played the title character) died so soon after I saw the movie, though.

In the same week, I watched "Roger & Me," which was depressing.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/11/2005 11:20:57
Message:

i heard that Michael Moore was admitted to a hospital last week for heart failure, he's in critical condition


Reply author: fumanbru
Replied on: 12/11/2005 18:46:49
Message:

i saw walk the line last night. loved it. joaquin and reece were mighty impressive. and nice commentary kathryn!

finally saw city of god last week. that was great.


"I joined the Cult of Frank/ cause I'm a real go-getter!"


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/11/2005 20:06:35
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

KING KONG last night

felt like a little kid again. i was skeptical going in, but the film kicks serious ass.

i think it's going to make zillions of dollars



You went to a preview screening?! It's getting mostly amazing reviews! BTW, floop, are you serious about Michael Moore?

RIP Richard Pryor.

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 12/12/2005 01:46:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I watched about half of Killing of a Chinese Bookie last night. John Cassavetes' filming style is pretty strange in an ambling sort of way. The same as A Woman Under the Influence. You could see how most people would lose interest very quickly watching his stuff.

"I'll bet any of you lame ass motherfuckers a cigarette I can eat every butt in this ash tray."



come on, these ones are pure masterpieces







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/12/2005 06:21:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat



In the same week, I watched "Roger & Me," which was depressing.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."



I first read this as "Roger Me", which would surely be in no way depressing.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/12/2005 08:57:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by floop

KING KONG last night

felt like a little kid again. i was skeptical going in, but the film kicks serious ass.

i think it's going to make zillions of dollars



You went to a preview screening?! It's getting mostly amazing reviews! BTW, floop, are you serious about Michael Moore?

RIP Richard Pryor.

"Join the Honeycult!"




yeah, got to go to an advance screening. and no, i was kidding about Michael Moore. get it? because VoVat just watched a Michael Moore film.. so like, whenever VoVat watches a film someone from the film dies..

a little holiday humor for you


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/12/2005 10:00:26
Message:

quote:
I first read this as "Roger Me", which would surely be in no way depressing.


If it were "Roger Wilco," it might be depressing for Floop.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/13/2005 15:50:50
Message:

Billy Wilder's Witness for the Prosecution...Charles Laughton is so dope, yo.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/13/2005 16:19:31
Message:

Oh my fucking god. I just watched "9 Songs" and I can't recall the last time a movie bored me as much. What was the conceit? What was the point? It was three seemingly unrelated plots mooshed together. Plus, the actress totally put me off, what with her fake American accent and boy body.

Homers? Anything to say in defense of this ho-hum abomination?


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/14/2005 10:21:35
Message:

Watched first half of QB VII last night...getting the second disc from NETFLIX today. Very good TV movie from 1973, and what a cast! Ben Gazzara, Tony Hopkins, Leslie Caron, Lee Remick, John Gielgud, Joeseph Wiseman, Julian Glover, Alan Napier...very cool.

I was alone...in my BIG BED

-bRIAN


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/14/2005 16:31:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

I watched about half of Killing of a Chinese Bookie last night. John Cassavetes' filming style is pretty strange in an ambling sort of way. The same as A Woman Under the Influence. You could see how most people would lose interest very quickly watching his stuff.

"I'll bet any of you lame ass motherfuckers a cigarette I can eat every butt in this ash tray."



come on, these ones are pure masterpieces







pas de bras pas de chocolat




I did finish it by the way. It was okay. Not that I don't like the guys films they just seem to meander along. Lots of incoherent mumbling that tries to pass itself off as actual dialogue. I'd still like to see The Faces.

I watched the new Manchurian Candidate last night which I enjoyed very much. Jonathan Demme seems to always make quality stuff.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

"I'll bet any of you lame ass motherfuckers a cigarette I can eat every butt in this ash tray."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/14/2005 20:59:27
Message:

i watched the Scorsese Dylan documentary NO DIRECTION HOME on dvd.

it's hard not to like Dylan, though he seemed kind of like an asshole when he was younger.. it was nice to see him in some present-day interviews seeming like less of an ego-manaical freak. i guess it's hard not to get that way when everyone worships you..


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 12/14/2005 22:01:39
Message:

KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/14/2005 22:03:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by danjersey

KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG KONG



yes!


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 12/14/2005 22:07:39
Message:

dude the ending crushed me. the last stand. the sheer nerve.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/14/2005 23:51:24
Message:

Just watched King Kong. The movie is good. Great special effects. Only one real complaint. Some of the scenarios that went down were completely unrealistic. Like the brontosaurus stampede scene, shooting off giant crickets with a out of control machine gun, a chick running around New York in the middle of winter for who knows how long with out a coat on with out a single shiver. Stuff like that.


Reply author: dayanara
Replied on: 12/15/2005 07:28:23
Message:

oh how i cried like an idiot at king kong. really good movie but the action scenes totally wiped me out. the one with kong fighting 3 t-rexs with one hand - after i thought to myself "well he can't sustain this for another 5 minutes" it went on for 15. maybe jackson felt the need to make up for the slow first hour becase the second one was brutal.

it did have the creepiest "natives" i think i've ever seen in a movie, not to mention the bugs. this is not a movie for people with bug issues. i could hear grunts and moans all over the theater during that part.


i am sitting here observing my emotional discomfort.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/15/2005 12:23:26
Message:

This review sums up Kong well.

As amazing an achievement as it was in its time, the 1933 "King Kong" can be a challenge to watch today. With issues such as rippling fur on the stop-motion Kong's fur or the attack by the carnivorous brontosaurs, you have to bring a lot of imagination to the epic – and maybe wish for something better. (Something far better than the pedestrian 1976 remake.)

Peter Jackson's "King Kong" is that something better, a lavish reimagination of the RKO original that wraps itself around you as the protagonists travel into the unknown. It's not a perfect movie, but it's an adventure film for people who love adventure films – with plenty of action, romance and tragedy.

Plenty? Maybe too much at times. As with "Revenge of the Sith," seeing the special effects on the big screen is an experience worth paying for theater admission, but some of the sensibility is over the top. It's not just a matter of scale (tiny humans and giant animals), but one of tempo and contrast as brief and intimate moments of character development are followed by minutes-long chase scenes.

One example: When the rescuers try to rest in an ancient ruined alley, they're forced to flee from stampeding brontosaurs and wind up running among the herd of giant beasts, dodging back and force and eventually facing the raptors that triggered the stampede. And I'll avoid spoilers, but the scene takes several additional turns from there.

The scene is one of several that amaze, then please, then require extra suspension of disbelief, and eventually may cause you to think "That's just too much," even for a movie about a mist-shrouded island chock-full of prehistoric creatures. (I'm reminded of the equally fantastic but flawed "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," in which each act moves on to increasingly implausible developments which eventually derail the plot.)

But Kong keeps coming back to its core storyline and developing its characters and their relationships – and serving up lavish imagery ranging from Kong himself to the fully-realized island and 1930s New York. Kong may be dwarfed by Manhattan's skyscrapers, but "Kong" will long rule over the genre.

And despite the dangers that abound in Kong's company, you'll probably wish you could spend more time on Skull Island – a feeling that will probably help propel sales of "Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie" (as if there will be unofficial ones) and the "King Kong - Peter Jackson's Production Diaries" behind-the-scenes DVD set already on the shelves.




Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/16/2005 06:48:59
Message:

I saw "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" last night, and it was better than I expected it to be (not that I expected it to be bad). Very faithful to the book, and quite visually appealing. I found this vision of Narnia pretty believable.

I don't really have any desire to see "King Kong," but if I change my mind, I'll probably want to see the original first.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/16/2005 11:56:09
Message:

I would recommend seeing King Kong. There were scenes in there where I thought "they must be using a real ape here? This isn't CGI?". I mean, what you were dealing with was a giant gorilla. Not some dopey thing that looks like a gorilla, but acts human. On that respect it was done very well. I had this issue with there apparently being only one gorilla on this island, but they even covered that base. Over the top at times but still worth seeing for sure.

So Vovat, go to the movie you... you... little... Vovat.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/16/2005 12:42:44
Message:

quote:
Not some dopey thing that looks like a gorilla, but acts human.


Hahahahaha! This sentance cracked me up for some reason! I don't know why but it really made my day! Thanks, KOK. It made my day !

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/17/2005 05:24:24
Message:

FEVER PITCH (the American baseball version, not the UK soccer one)

A fucking terrible bastardization of the book.

THREE KINGS

Not quite JARHEAD, but a good film about the 91 Gulf War.

-Brian


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/17/2005 07:35:39
Message:

Saw King Kong on Thursday. Loved it, except that I kind of wanted more New York action from Kong, but that's just me being hard to satify-Peter Jackson set out to make a straight-forward update of the original, and by cracky, did he ever. The effects are superb, but Kong really stands out, so real!! And I like the way they didn't humanise him, he really is a giant Silverback gorilla, but he falls for Ann Darrow like a pet growing to love it's owner. Action, adventure, romance, chills, thrills, spills, humour, horror, terror, drama, tension, suspense-who could ask for anything more?! Oh, and there's a cool little Braindead in-joke, which I won't spoil for anyone who hasn't seen it yet!

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/17/2005 09:54:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I would recommend seeing King Kong. There were scenes in there where I thought "they must be using a real ape here? This isn't CGI?". I mean, what you were dealing with was a giant gorilla.



or something related to a gorilla. if you know what i mean...


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/17/2005 10:02:44
Message:

I don't believe I will bother watching King Kong given the way some of your here are going on about it.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/17/2005 11:31:10
Message:

Actually, it's awful, kathryn!

"Join the Honeycult!"


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/18/2005 16:17:16
Message:

I saw "Hellraiser IV: Bloodline" on Friday night. It had some corny parts in it (like the whole space station thing), but I liked it better overall than the third one.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/18/2005 18:38:58
Message:

WE DON'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE

Pretty good, if you like the type of film that has no real sympathetic characters. Everyone has some fucked up part of them brought to the surface throughout the film. My only real complaint is that i cannot see Peter Krause as anything but Nate Fisher from SIX FEET UNDER. And that is my own fault - he's just so natural of an actor that he seems like he is Nate.

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 12/19/2005 02:59:44
Message:

I saw The Godfather (part.1) by Coppola for the second time. Very good, as in my memory, but well below Once Upon A Time In America.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 12/19/2005 03:15:51
Message:

I watched It's A Wonderful Life on Saturday, for the first time. They all brung him the money and the stuff and it was all so happy, there may have been a little tear...


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/19/2005 06:10:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

I don't believe I will bother watching King Kong given the way some of your here are going on about it.


I got some heaven in my head





What would you know? You didn't like 9 Songs!

I am going to see it on Wednesday.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 12/19/2005 08:08:59
Message:

Gerry.

Unfortunately an extremely dull film I thought. It does feature some of the most amazing cinematography and I loved the opening shot but after a while the lack of dialogue just becomes tedious.

Two guys get lost in a semi-desert. One snivels a lot, the alpha male guy eventually (out of mercy!?) strangles him not knowing they're a few hundred metres from being saved.

The story borrows heavily from a investigative journalism novel I read a few years ago, Journal Of The Dead. The book tried to understand the characters though. Seems like Gus Van Sant doesn't care to understand much, like in Elephant he's just ellegantly shooting the "action"

Anyone here saw this and maybe liked it?

wilhelm



you don't make lies like you used to


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/19/2005 10:08:04
Message:

Minnie and Moskowitz, another Cassavetes film. This was actually very good, it was funny to see that dipshit elderly agent guy from "Stuck on You" was once a serious actor. He plays a parking lot attendant named Seymour. Gena Rowlands is some kind of lonely heart who's got shitty taste in men. Till the two of them meet, they fall in love, etc. Not your typical sacharrine love story though. I'd recommend it. I didn't know Gena Rowlands was such a fucking babe either!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/19/2005 12:00:03
Message:

EULOGY

a shitty BIG CHILL rip off, minus the motown. a waste of my 90 minutes.

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/19/2005 13:04:37
Message:

quote:
I watched It's A Wonderful Life on Saturday, for the first time. They all brung him the money and the stuff and it was all so happy, there may have been a little tear...


But did Clarence get his wings?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 12/21/2005 05:45:01
Message:

Crash - Didn't like it much

Broken Flowers - One of the better films of the year.

wilhelm



you don't make lies like you used to


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/21/2005 07:23:49
Message:

I saw King Arthur last night. Clive Owen is such a bad actor. Possibly the worst ever. Despite King Arthur himself sucking, I still managed to enjoy this film. It was fun, nothing more.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 12/21/2005 07:29:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

Clive Owen is such a bad actor.


You must be kidding, right ?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/21/2005 07:50:39
Message:

Have you seen King Arthur?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 12/21/2005 07:54:01
Message:

No but I've seen Sin City and Closer and he's brilliant in those 2 movies.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/21/2005 07:55:51
Message:

Actually he wasn't too bad in Sin City, I forgot about that.

I seem to remember being irritated by him in Closer but perhaps that was his character. Anyway, he could have been an Oscar winner for every other film he has done, he still undid it all with King Arthur.




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/21/2005 08:12:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Crash - Didn't like it much

Broken Flowers - One of the better films of the year.

wilhelm


you don't make lies like you used to



I must agree. BROKEN FLOWERS was a great film...Bill Murray is so fascinating you can just sit and watch him think for hours and not become bored.

Never saw CRASH, but I love the David Cronenberg film CRASH (1997).

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/21/2005 15:32:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Crash - Didn't like it much

Broken Flowers - One of the better films of the year.

wilhelm


you don't make lies like you used to



but I love the David Cronenberg film CRASH (1997).

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



Isn't that the one where car crashes are an aphrodisiac for the main character? I believe when that movie came out Ted Turner called it "The biggest piece of crap ever committed to film."

I like Cronenberg movies though, I think eXistenz is the most recent I've seen by him. It was very good.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/21/2005 16:28:19
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Crash - Didn't like it much

Broken Flowers - One of the better films of the year.

wilhelm


you don't make lies like you used to



but I love the David Cronenberg film CRASH (1997).

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



Isn't that the one where car crashes are an aphrodisiac for the main character? I believe when that movie came out Ted Turner called it "The biggest piece of crap ever committed to film."

I like Cronenberg movies though, I think eXistenz is the most recent I've seen by him. It was very good.



You are correct, sir. However, what people don't know is that Turner never even saw the film. It was his secretary (who Mr. Turner would send out on movie-watching assignments) who told Turner it was awful. Turner poorly based his public statement on his secretaries taste. He later publicly apologized.

I have a love/hate relationship with Cronenberg films. I've seen them all multiple times and even own a few. I have yet to see A History of Violence. Cronenberg has such a wrong idea of character motivations, even within the strange circumstances that are warping them, that just completely fascinate and alternately annoy me. He even manages to wreck (with incredible beauty and subtleness) characters in his screenplays that are from other sources.

Cronenberg is a smidgen more disturbing, yet not as intelligent as David Lynch.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/22/2005 11:29:09
Message:

I thought you meant the more recent Crash film. I didn't think Cronenberg's Crash was as bad as some people thought. I thought the bleak ending was kind of interesting. A History Of Violence is okay, I wasn't that impressed with it. But it's interesting.

Both Cronenberg and Lynch are mavericks, but Lynch is so unique and otherworldly.

"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!"


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/22/2005 17:10:09
Message:

Does anyone know what's up with Lynch? Is he working on another film yet?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/22/2005 20:33:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

Does anyone know what's up with Lynch? Is he working on another film yet?



he's been shooting a film in [edit] Romania Poland for the past few years called INLAND EMPIRE, on the down low... it's (from what i hear) loosely based on life in Orange County, the "Inland Empire".. near my hometown


needless to say, i'm looking forward to it

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0460829/


here's a good article about it:

http://www.variety.com/index.asp?layout=cannes2005&content=story&articleid=VR1117922566


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 12/22/2005 20:46:06
Message:

Romania can pass as Orange County? Do they ship in all the rice rockets and Arco Stations?


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 12/22/2005 21:10:35
Message:

KONG


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 12/23/2005 04:30:04
Message:

KONG


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/23/2005 22:26:56
Message:

Thanks floop, should be better than Salton Sea I hope.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/24/2005 00:49:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

Thanks floop, should be better than Salton Sea I hope.



any film he comes out with will undoubtedly be 95% more interesting than most other films coming out. i can't wait to see it.



i still lament the fact that MULHOLLAND DRIVE never got a chance to be the tv series it was intended to be. i like the film, don't get me wrong. but that had so much potential for another epic Lynch series...


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/24/2005 08:04:29
Message:

Yeah, good movie. The scene where he spits out the cupuccino was strangely hilarious. Had such a weird tone to it. He's an expert at giving the most ordinary scene a very dark underlying tinge. That fucking corral scene with the cowboy. And who can argue the quality of a film with a cameo by Mr. Achy Breaky Cyrus?

As I recall, none of the networks wanted it for a series which seems odd being that Twin Peaks is/was so popular.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/25/2005 10:42:02
Message:

BLUE

Pt. 1 of the Three Colors trilogy - fantastic

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/27/2005 07:31:07
Message:

MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA



Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 12/27/2005 08:16:53
Message:

Oh man, but what about Ziyi Zhang? I was looking forward to seeing it just for her.
That's on my list, as well as Munich & Kong.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/27/2005 08:52:05
Message:

Brian, is that the French series? I remember seeing "White" years ago, but all I can remember about it was some guy having his identity erased.

I saw "Miller's Crossing" on Sunday night. I've liked most of the Coen Brothers films I've seen, but didn't care much for this one.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/27/2005 10:13:27
Message:

Yes, it is the French series Nathan. I am looking forward to seeing WHITE and RED quite a bit.

I'm surprised you didn't like MILLER'S CROSSING. I bet its because of that mannish woman - i forget her name.

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/27/2005 11:59:09
Message:

Nah, I just didn't think the dialogue was really up to snuff for the Coens. It probably didn't help that I kept nodding off during the movie, though.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/27/2005 14:18:56
Message:

Smile, the Brian Wilson film. I should mention that I've never been a huge Beach Boys fan, but so many champion this guy as a legend that I wanted to check it out. Maybe he was the aural mastermind that many say he was but for these performances they just kind of propped him up behind a piano (that as far as I can tell he never touched) flanked by two computer monitors to hand feed him the lyrics. The music sounded okay I guess but it seemed liked this one guy in particular with a crazy hair do did most of the work and the B man just showed up when everything was ready to go.

I will say that even though I didn't care much for it at least he got out there and tried to realize the record a lot of people obviously were waiting a long time to hear. And the makers of one of my favorite records (Mr. Bungle's California) have alluded that their record is pretty much a Beach Boy rip off although a bit more schizophrenic.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/27/2005 22:49:38
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Superabounder

Oh man, but what about Ziyi Zhang? I was looking forward to seeing it just for her.
That's on my list, as well as Munich & Kong.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside



unfortunately not even Ziyi Zhang could help this film.

at least we have the internet


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/27/2005 22:57:09
Message:

The 40 year old Virgin, funny stuff. I thought Steve Carrell wasn't so funny in Anchorman but he was really good in this. And the old Arabian guy he worked with was fucking classic.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/28/2005 12:36:16
Message:

Is there some new meaning to the word "random" that I'm not aware of?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 12/28/2005 12:57:13
Message:

Maybe you're thinking of the movie "ransom" with Mel Gibson. He was very aware that his son was kidnapped. "Gimme back my son!!"

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/28/2005 13:48:18
Message:

i used to love/hate that RANSOM commercial

-Brian


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/28/2005 17:27:21
Message:

Margaret Cho Assassin. So not funny


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/28/2005 17:40:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

The 40 year old Virgin, funny stuff. I thought Steve Carrell wasn't so funny in Anchorman but he was really good in this. And the old Arabian guy he worked with was fucking classic.





I just bought this with out ever seeing it because I like Steve Carroll. I was hoping it would be more clever but it was enjoyable enough. A whole hell of a lot better than that lame ass Anchorman.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/28/2005 17:42:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

Margaret Cho Assassin. So not funny


I got some heaven in my head





Yeah, what the hell happened to Margaret Cho? I used to think she was funny when she first came around. Now she just scares me.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/28/2005 18:21:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome






A whole hell of a lot better than that lame ass Anchorman.





You just made the death list buddy.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/28/2005 19:01:42
Message:

Yours and Monkey's evidently. I'm sorry but Anchorman was not that funny. In fact I felt that it sucked. No offense intended, but you know these movies stupid people show up to? They laugh just because they know it's a comedy and that they are supposed to be laughing? I call it the "phenomena of the lame ass". "Whiskey, Whiskey good for my tummy" not at all funny but popcorn goes flying everywhere while people are laughing their asses off about it. Many of Adam Sandlers movies (The Punky Brewster series, or whatever) come to mind when I speak of the phenomena of the lame ass. This is why Hollywood keeps cranking out this shite. People eat it up. I on the other hand am a comedic genius but if I dare lay some of my comedic gold on one of these lame asses without prepping them before hand I just get a blank stare or a look of bewilderment. These same "chromosomically challenged" individuals show up to a comedy show and are blowing beverage out their noses every time the comedian pauses between sentences. Same goes for Horror flicks. I was dating some chick that wanted to watch SAW with me because it was sooo scary. So fucking ridiculous is what it was. Bye, bye lady lame ass.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:21:26
Message:

Wow, a comedic genius huh? If you say so :) What does the "prepping before hand" entail for the absorbtion of your "comedy gold"? I guess some of us are bigger fans of satire than others, that's all Anchorman is.

I agree about SAW though, my friend and his girl made me sit through that crapfest. Now the sequel is out, with Donny Wahlberg!

Punky Brewster had it's moments, but I'm more of Small Wonder fan.


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:23:27
Message:

Don't be talking trash about any of the Wahlberg brothers, Heywood!


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:35:27
Message:

Step by step! ooooh beeebay, really wantch'ya in my worrrrrrrrld!


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:43:08
Message:

You've got the right stuff, baby, love the way you turn me on




I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:52:31
Message:

KONG


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/28/2005 20:56:00
Message:

Steven Wahlberg


Mats Wahlberg


The Wahlberg brothers


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/28/2005 21:08:31
Message:

Leave it to Kathryn and I to nose dive this thread into a stinkpit of 80's schlock.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/28/2005 23:45:10
Message:

School Of Rock... Again. Cause it kicks Anchorman's ass!!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 12/29/2005 10:28:48
Message:

Leave Anchorman alone!

"Yo! Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!"


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/29/2005 11:03:07
Message:

Believe me, I do leave Anchorman alone. Whenever I'm looking to rent something good.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 12/29/2005 13:16:58
Message:

zing!

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/29/2005 16:06:05
Message:

I liked School of Rock as well but some of the kids were annoying. The kids in the new Bad News Bears on the other hand were awesome, especially the one in the wheelchair.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/29/2005 16:17:19
Message:

Is that any good? I liked the original. Which I saw in the theatre when it came out. Okay 4:15pm, time for a nap. I gotta be sharp for Bingo tonight.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/29/2005 18:00:57
Message:

Yeah it's good, much better than what I expected. I'd say the original is still better if just because (like yourself) it's the one I grew up with.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/29/2005 18:08:21
Message:


Yeah, I liked crotchety old Tatum Oneil's part and had a BIG TIME crush on Walter Matthau.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 12/29/2005 18:17:30
Message:

I like how she kept referring to him as Boilermaker.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 12/29/2005 18:24:47
Message:

i thought ANCHORMAN was kind of overrated too. it had some stellar moments, but i think Will Ferrell deserves more


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/29/2005 21:05:43
Message:

I saw "The Stuff," a cheesy eighties movie about a dessert product that's alive and kills people. Sort of like the Blob, I guess, only edible.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/29/2005 21:21:22
Message:

Anyone ever seen Owning Mahoney?



Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 12/29/2005 22:00:21
Message:

Has anyone seen Tron?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 12/29/2005 22:27:30
Message:

http://www.tronguy.net/TRONcostume/



Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/31/2005 18:22:07
Message:

Last night I wept thru each of these movies, for different reasons:



and






I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 12/31/2005 18:31:41
Message:

Why Kathryn? Because the cute ones are always gay?



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 12/31/2005 18:34:49
Message:

Hockey always makes me weep.

Seriously though, you're probably asking about Brokeback Mountain. Have you read the story or seen the movie? It's about the heartache we cause ourselves when we eschew authencity. Snot was running down my face for the second half of the movie. Might happen to you too.

P.S. There's some cute ones who are straight.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 12/31/2005 19:15:50
Message:

I haven't seen it yet. I take it that you and Frog didn't make out during the second half of the movie then?



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/01/2006 09:17:23
Message:

Frog and I did not make out. Frog was in France with his gf. I was in Canada with my old college roommate.

Also saw, I should say, suffered through:



Margaret Cho's plain painful.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/01/2006 18:15:05
Message:

End Of The Century, the Ramones doc. Very interesting. It was my Christmas present to my brother. He's watching the extras right now!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/01/2006 18:38:15
Message:

The Comedians of Comedy

I'm a huge Mr. Show fan but a lot of the "comedy" in this film was not very funny at all. Patton Oswalt talks about how following a comedians career and watching him/her develop their craft over the years can be just as interesting as doing the same with a band. This movie did not convince me of that. This Zack Galiinofobriliotsacartdatr or whatever the fuck his name is was the only truly original and funny one in the film. It's worth checking out though.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/01/2006 21:35:48
Message:

LOST HIGHWAY

not one of Lynch's best...

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/02/2006 03:29:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

LOST HIGHWAY

not one of Lynch's best...

-Brian




!!!!!!!
???????












pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/02/2006 03:35:04
Message:

I saw:

Mary - Abel Ferrara: actors are great, the first hour is aesthetically beautiful, but... I don't know, there's something that disturbs me in that movie









pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: billgoodman
Replied on: 01/02/2006 08:39:33
Message:

Napoleon Dynamite anyone?


---------------------------
God save the Noisies


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/02/2006 08:46:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by billgoodman

Napoleon Dynamite anyone?


---------------------------
God save the Noisies


Brilliant.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/02/2006 11:47:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

LOST HIGHWAY

not one of Lynch's best...

-Brian




!!!!!!!
???????












pas de bras pas de chocolat







Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/02/2006 11:55:35
Message:

although i enjoyed LOST HIGHWAY, it really is a poor man's MULLHOLLAND DRIVE (a significant mood shift, two different realities intertwining, repeating characters, etc) with less capable actors (and a less hot leading lady, sorry Patricia Arquette). it felt like an amalgamation of everything Lynch has done in the past - gratitous sex (WILD AT HEART), a female in despair reaching out to a younger man for help (BLUE VELVET) with lots of fuzzy, frame pulsing cutaways (which he would use along w/ the multiple realities for MULLHOLLAND DRIVE). i enjoyed it, but it is not quite as good as some of his other films.

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/02/2006 12:24:39
Message:

I really really don't agree with you Brian, Lost Highway is a pure masterpiece. Mullhollhand Drive goes further than LH on some sides, and it's a much more complex movie than LH, BUT LH is just... It's a perfect movie IMO, and I think that the actors are all very good. Less complex than Mullholland Drive, but maybe more essential. A strange perfection for a movie. I'd like to say that it's a classic, but that adjective doesn't fit with this movie.







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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/02/2006 12:27:16
Message:

I think I prefer Mulholland, but LH is great.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/02/2006 13:30:22
Message:

I agree with Brian, out of all the Lynch films Lost Highway is probably my least favorite. It's still good but something is missing in my opinion.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/02/2006 23:54:09
Message:

i appreciated LOST HIGHWAY more when i saw it again recently in the theatre. the writer was there to do a q & a afterwards which made it more enjoyable.. i think it's one of his more difficult films because it's hard to wrap your head around. but that's kind of what i like about it


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/03/2006 00:20:45
Message:

It has to be said, Patricia Arquette looks fantastic in it.


Reply author: ObfuscateByWill
Replied on: 01/03/2006 00:41:08
Message:

The Straight Story.

Couldn't help but to think of Richard Farnsworth's suicide for most of the movie, though.

*Take a bite of the chocolate coffin.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/03/2006 01:55:58
Message:

Yeah, she does Carl. I like her better than Laura Dern who he seems to favor. I'm gonna have to go back and watch it, I remember their house at the beginning reminded me a lot of my Grandmothers house for some reason. It's been years, and I believe the only time I watched it was on Bravo so it had commercials and shit.

Straight Story is one of my favorite movies. One of the few films I bought the soundtrack for, something about the music they play when it shows him on the road almost moves me to tears ...excuse me, I need a tissue.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/03/2006 02:00:13
Message:

The Straight Story is really moving. It was a real change of pace for Lynch. Great music too. I only realised a while ago that Richard Farnsworth is the sheriff in Misery!!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/03/2006 02:45:08
Message:

I saw:

Where The Truth Lies - Atom Egoyan: good story, great actors, aesthetically perfect, but where is the real Egoyan in that movie? I mean: I loved all the movies he made before, but this one is too classical in the bad sense of the term. But it's still a good movie and I enjoyed watching it.







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Reply author: hWolsky
Replied on: 01/03/2006 02:56:02
Message:

I you guys enjoyed Lynch films, I advise you have a look at Jodorowsky's films:

El Topo & The Holy Mountain.

You'll understand why David Lynch is such a huge admirer of Jodorowsky's work and the influence these films had on David's style.

IMO it's like that pop phenemon that occured in the 90's between a band from Boston and another one from Seattle...



****


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/03/2006 03:27:22
Message:

I sure you've mentioned him before, hWolsky. I've only seen Santa Sangre, that was quiet good. I can see how Lynch would be influenced by him.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/04/2006 02:03:00
Message:

I saw:

History Of Violence - D. Cronenberg: good story, great actors, aesthetically perfect, but where is the real Cronenberg in that movie? I mean: I loved all the movies he made before, but this one is too classical in the bad sense of the term. But it's still a good movie and I enjoyed watching it.

have I already said something like that before?








pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/05/2006 05:49:10
Message:

I saw:

El espinazo del diablo - G. Del Toro: Pleasantly surprised by this one. The story and scenario are good. The filming is not very original, but well mastered, and the actors are good, especially the little kids.







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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/05/2006 05:56:19
Message:

The Devil's Backbone, right? Haven't seen it, but I'd like to. The director's cut of Hellboy is coming out on R2 in a few days.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/05/2006 06:11:39
Message:

The Devil's Backbone, yeah, that's it. I Haven't seen Hellboy yet.







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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/05/2006 07:30:39
Message:

i didn't care for DEVIL'S BACKBONE but MIMIC was excellent


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 01/05/2006 09:54:52
Message:

Nobody Knows - Four kids are left to survive on their own in a Tokyo apartment as their daft mother runs after work and men. An excellent film but could've been half an hour shorter.

King Kong over the week-end. It was allright.

wilhelm


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/05/2006 10:06:05
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by offerw

Nobody Knows - Four kids are left to survive on their own in a Tokyo apartment as their daft mother runs after work and men. An excellent film but could've been half an hour shorter.


wilhelm



ah yeah, this one was brilliant! Saw it last year, and Kore-Eda's After Life is really good too.







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Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/05/2006 17:12:51
Message:

Let's see. The last movie I saw was Hellraiser V, which was better than the third one, but weaker than the other previous films in the series.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/06/2006 00:09:17
Message:

I saw:

North By Northwest - A. Hitchcock: Third time I watch it and it's always the same delight. Just perfection from the beginning to the end.







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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/06/2006 00:16:01
Message:

Yeah, that's a pretty good movie. Cary Grant reminds me of Lslie Nielsen, actually!!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/06/2006 03:11:07
Message:










pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/06/2006 03:12:47
Message:



pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 01/06/2006 08:37:03
Message:

North By Northwest is great of course, and Eva Marie Saint's performance is special for many of us guys, but I've never understood why so much is made of the scene where Cary Grant is waiting in the middle of nowhere and then attacked by that cropdusting plane. The scene is fine until the plane crashes into the truck. I mean, I understand that in WWII dogfighting fighter pilots sometimes hit church steeples, but how does this ultra-proficient cropduster pilot manage to hit a truck? Defies belief, or am I missing something?


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/06/2006 11:52:24
Message:

I just watched Festival.

Amazing!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/06/2006 14:00:38
Message:

LOGAN'S RUN

not too bad for old school sci fi

although there was some great gratitous nudity

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/06/2006 15:37:25
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face


although there was some great gratitous nudity

-Brian




You say that like it's a bad thing.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/06/2006 20:27:32
Message:

Well, it WAS gratuitous, I suppose.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/07/2006 00:10:39
Message:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Mike Newell: Good, indeed. Makes me wanna watch the others.







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Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/07/2006 08:39:19
Message:

Have you read the books?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 01/07/2006 12:40:43
Message:

Faithless - A sophisticated take on Cheaters.

It was good.

wilhelm


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 01/07/2006 15:30:40
Message:

Slums of Beverly Hills - Great
School of rock - Great
Down and out in Beverly Hills - Great


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/07/2006 16:55:23
Message:

MATCH POINT

fantastic, 'cept i wasn't too keen on jonathan rhys meyers

MUNICH

quite good, though it let the israelis off a bit easy

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/09/2006 00:47:19
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

Have you read the books?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."



Not yet, do you recommend it even if I already watched the movies?







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Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/09/2006 02:02:12
Message:

I kind of think the Potter films tend to presume that you've already read the books. On the other hand, I've heard of people enjoying them without having done the reading, so I could be wrong. Regardless, though, I DO think you should read the books first.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/09/2006 04:05:18
Message:

I know I know, but I've got a lot of stuff to read before that, and I wanted to watch this one in a cinema, so...







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Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 01/09/2006 04:52:57
Message:

The Goblet of Fire is easily the best Harry Potter film, the others are worse, starting with the first one which i found almost unwatchable, getting progessively better


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/09/2006 05:07:02
Message:

I watched Anchorman again at the weekend. I bought it for £4.99in the HMV sale. I think I laughed even harder than the first time.

I also watched Planes, Trains And Automobiles. That wasn't as good as I remember it seeming when I was younger.

EDIT: Oh and I went to see Jarhead. That was pretty good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/09/2006 05:43:08
Message:

Planes, Trains And Automobiles is funny, but there's some corny 'emotional' scenes in it, too.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/09/2006 12:45:41
Message:

The first Potter movie was definitely the most exciting for me. Just being able to see it on the big screen was great. For the later movies, I already knew pretty much what they'd look like, so that excitement was no longer there. The fourth one is probably the best actual movie, though. I'd say the second is the worst in several respects: there isn't much new to see, some of the visuals are poorly done (especially the Howler), and the cuts bothered me more than in the other films.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/10/2006 01:58:50
Message:

I've already seen the first one a long time ago, but I don't remember it. I gotta re-watch it soon.







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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/10/2006 04:53:43
Message:

I've only seen the first one. I wasn't too impressed, and I thought the troll looked really cartoony.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/10/2006 05:54:26
Message:

WHITE (three colors trilogy)

Fantastic

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/10/2006 12:37:46
Message:

quote:
I wasn't too impressed, and I thought the troll looked really cartoony.


Yeah, I think they've done a better job with rendering the mythological beings in the more recent movies. Maybe that's just because such effects have gotten better in general. The Cornish Pixies (as opposed to Bostonian Pixies) in the second movie were somewhat poorly done, too.

Last night, I watched "Urban Legends: Final Cut," which I wouldn't recommend.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 01/10/2006 15:20:10
Message:

I just finished watching "Now, Voyager" (1942) on Turner Classic Movies. If you were emotionally abused by the parent of your own gender, you will benefit from seeing this movie. Though the movie is about the impact of the consistant tyranny of her mother upon the Bette Davis character, I could not help but identify with my own sad relationship with my father. Profoundly affected, I recommend this with all my will.

"A repressed spinster is transformed by psychiatry and her love for a married man. Runtime Listing: 117-118 mins. Black and White; Bette Davis, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains"


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/10/2006 17:48:19
Message:

This is kind of funny. I sat down last night to watch Kicking and Screaming thinking it was the Will Ferrell comedy with him as the soccer coach right? So I tune in and it turns out to be a movie by the same name with Eric Stoltz about him and some college buddies dealing with life after college, like St. Elmo's Fire for the new millenium or somethin' like that.. But the kicker was the intro song for the opening credits was Cecilia Ann. Anyway, I didn't see the movie. I was pissed it wasn't the one I wanted to see....That's my review.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/10/2006 21:25:13
Message:

RED (Three Colors Trilogy)

Beautiful. This trilogy might be some of the best filmmaking i've ever seen

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/10/2006 21:33:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

This is kind of funny. I sat down last night to watch Kicking and Screaming thinking it was the Will Ferrell comedy with him as the soccer coach right? So I tune in and it turns out to be a movie by the same name with Eric Stoltz about him and some college buddies dealing with life after college, like St. Elmo's Fire for the new millenium or somethin' like that.. But the kicker was the intro song for the opening credits was Cecilia Ann. Anyway, I didn't see the movie. I was pissed it wasn't the one I wanted to see....That's my review.



it's a good film. you should see it


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/10/2006 21:36:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

This is kind of funny. I sat down last night to watch Kicking and Screaming thinking it was the Will Ferrell comedy with him as the soccer coach right? So I tune in and it turns out to be a movie by the same name with Eric Stoltz about him and some college buddies dealing with life after college, like St. Elmo's Fire for the new millenium or somethin' like that.. But the kicker was the intro song for the opening credits was Cecilia Ann. Anyway, I didn't see the movie. I was pissed it wasn't the one I wanted to see....That's my review.



it's a good film. you should see it



after reading Heywood's post i went to Netflix to add it to my queue, and its not available on dvd. lame.

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/10/2006 23:02:59
Message:

my girlfriend just got me a subscription to netflix. wassup?


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/11/2006 02:49:10
Message:

Joint Security Area - Park Chan-Wook: really good. Not as good as "Sympathy For Mr Vengeance" or "Old Boy" but still very good.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/11/2006 05:25:55
Message:

I watched Dodgeball last night. Pretty funny. Not side-splittingly so, but humurous none-the-less.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/11/2006 05:57:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

my girlfriend just got me a subscription to netflix. wassup?



if you go to the 'friends' tab and you put in my email address (if you don't have it, private message me), we can be netflix buddies! (like i am w/ apl4eris) we can suggest movies to each other, see what the others have at home, etc. i admit it may sound sort of lame, but its always good to see what others are watching.

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/11/2006 15:38:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by floop

my girlfriend just got me a subscription to netflix. wassup?



if you go to the 'friends' tab and you put in my email address (if you don't have it, private message me), we can be netflix buddies! (like i am w/ apl4eris) we can suggest movies to each other, see what the others have at home, etc. i admit it may sound sort of lame, but its always good to see what others are watching.

-Brian




a'ight


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/12/2006 08:18:27
Message:

Badlands - T. Malick: in one word: awesome.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/12/2006 08:24:48
Message:

CINDERELLA MAN

way better than i expected - 'cept someone has to forcefeed zelwegger something - i don't find 2x4s attractive

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/12/2006 10:26:51
Message:

I'm a proud new netflix customer. It's geeky fun.

Watched 40 year old virgin. Overall good. It had it's moments but seemed to drag. Perhaps that's because it was the unrated version.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/12/2006 11:25:08
Message:

oooh darwin sign me up as a friend too! i like adding friends so i can steal good movie recommendations from them.

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/12/2006 11:33:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face
if you go to the 'friends' tab and you put in my email address (if you don't have it, private message me), we can be netflix buddies! (like i am w/ apl4eris) we can suggest movies to each other, see what the others have at home, etc. i admit it may sound sort of lame, but its always good to see what others are watching.



I think might have enough survilance from the government right now. Why doesn't netflix offer a few films of the erotic variety?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/12/2006 19:19:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

Badlands - T. Malick: in one word: awesome.







pas de bras pas de chocolat




yes!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/12/2006 22:17:05
Message:

The one with Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen? I been meaning to see that one again.


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 01/12/2006 22:42:48
Message:

last night on Bravo i saw the original broke back mountain with gary busey and roger moore,
it wasn't bad but clocking in at just under three hours seemed a bit much.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/13/2006 07:38:27
Message:

It's not a movie, but I've now seen the entire first season of Arrested Development.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/13/2006 08:31:19
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

It's not a movie, but I've now seen the entire first season of Arrested Development.



and it has made you a better person, i'm sure. that show is fantastic.

as for me:

BROKEN FLOWERS

very good, not great

HUMAN NATURE

a bit dissappointing

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/13/2006 08:46:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

The one with Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen? I been meaning to see that one again.



yes!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/14/2006 06:16:05
Message:

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

far better than i expected - a truly well done adaptation of the novel.

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/16/2006 05:21:18
Message:

I watched Three Colours Blue last night. I am interested to see where Three Colours White goes now. I have white and red on my rental list too.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: IceCream
Replied on: 01/16/2006 17:15:18
Message:

I just watched STOP MAKING SENSE


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/16/2006 18:07:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by IceCream

I just watched STOP MAKING SENSE



I love this goddamn movie. The self-interview on the DVD cracks me up the same no matter how many times I watch it.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/16/2006 19:54:58
Message:

Because of Winn Dixie - sweet movie with some serious issues for kids. Perfect for my 7 year old. Pair it with To Kill a Mockingbird and you would have a great southern tolerant girl double feature.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/17/2006 03:50:14
Message:

KING KONG

Epic

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/17/2006 09:03:41
Message:

I think my productivity is low when one of my big accomplishments of the day is clearing a movie off of my netflix que.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/17/2006 15:05:12
Message:

"Spellbound" (the one about the National Spelling Bee) and "Deliverance" last night.

Has anyone ever noticed how many movies there are about urban or suburban people going out into the country and being attacked by psycho hicks?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 01/17/2006 15:30:33
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

"... "Deliverance" last night.

Has anyone ever noticed how many movies there are about urban or suburban people going out into the country and being attacked by psycho hicks?




And you'd understand why if you lived in the backwoods country.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/17/2006 15:43:47
Message:

Deliverance is a superb film. Watched it again at a friend's house a little while ago.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 01/17/2006 22:02:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

KING KONG

Epic

-Brian




KONG


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 01/17/2006 22:03:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

"... "Deliverance" last night.

Has anyone ever noticed how many movies there are about urban or suburban people going out into the country and being attacked by psycho hicks?




And you'd understand why if you lived in the backwoods country.


For crime and human heartlessness, nothing matches the northeastern American city. The more entrenched the leftist politics, the more brutal and callous the citizens.


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 01/17/2006 22:08:24
Message:

i still say KONG


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/17/2006 22:45:00
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus
For crime and human heartlessness, nothing matches the northeastern American city. The more entrenched the leftist politics, the more brutal and callous the citizens.



Yes, those leftist bastions like Columbine, Colorado.

What movie did you watch last night?


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/17/2006 23:29:53
Message:

Body Double. At first I thought it was the first De Palma movie that sucked. Now I think it was actually pretty good, just really weird. I took it the wrong way, thinking it was a thriller a la Obsession whereas it is in fact more of a parody. It's De Palma thinking "what if Hitchcock directed cheap porn flicks?".


Denis


"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!"


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/18/2006 05:24:58
Message:

Bugger. Screenselect have sent Threee Colours Red next, even though they stated that they would send the trilogy in order. I have already watched Three Colours Blue, is it important that I watch Three Colours White next?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/18/2006 08:12:46
Message:

i would say so homers. can you hold onto more than one film at a time, or is it a one at a time service?

i mean, the films don't really connect in any meaningful way, but i think they're best viewed in order. right tony?

-Brian


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/18/2006 08:25:23
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus

quote:
Originally posted by kathryn

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

"... "Deliverance" last night.

Has anyone ever noticed how many movies there are about urban or suburban people going out into the country and being attacked by psycho hicks?




And you'd understand why if you lived in the backwoods country.


For crime and human heartlessness, nothing matches the northeastern American city. The more entrenched the leftist politics, the more brutal and callous the citizens.

Wow, straight out of left field. I appreciate your persistence.
Try going to the backwoods of the UK. Cornwall say, or Norwich. Stay on the paths! Don't go on the moors...


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/18/2006 09:02:35
Message:

nice reference simon.

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/18/2006 16:42:40
Message:

quote:
Wow, straight out of left field.


Come on, when has Erebus come out of LEFT anything? ;)



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 01/18/2006 17:45:03
Message:

just came back from watching jarhead, good film, beautifully shot


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/19/2006 06:54:03
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

i would say so homers. can you hold onto more than one film at a time, or is it a one at a time service?

i mean, the films don't really connect in any meaningful way, but i think they're best viewed in order. right tony?

-Brian




Thanks Brian, I sent it back in the end and will now await White. I can only have one at a time because I am on a three month free trial unfortunately, otherwise it wouldn't have mattered so much.

It's no way to impress someone who is on a free trial though.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 01/19/2006 21:47:20
Message:

Just watched Primer, which won 2004 Sundance film festival. Pretty interesting concept. The writer/ director/actor Shane Carruth is so passionate about how he crafted this movie that it makes all the minutia of how he filmed it and did the sound and the lighting pretty fascinating. Plus, he's a fellow "Dallasite" which gives me that special bond to him. I'll need to watch the rest of the commentary to make sure I totally understand what happens at the end. A little Memento-esque as far as tying all the loose ends together.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/20/2006 02:26:17
Message:

Vale Abraão - Manoel de Oliveira: good, but a bit boring sometimes.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 01/20/2006 06:35:57
Message:

Good Night and Good Luck - Solid, stylish film. Wouldn't want to watch it again though.

wilhelm


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 01/20/2006 16:41:17
Message:

The Hindenburg (1975)

A relative snooze-fest. A Nazi general (George C. Scott!) has two days to locate a bomb(!) on the doomed dirigible. Yeah whatever. We all know what happens in the end...except I must admit there was some trippy special effects, and a nice musical score. Robert Wise, an otherwise fantastic film maker, directed this mess which ultimately went over like a lead balloon (that was horrible).

Incident on a Dark Street (1973)

Nothing worth explaining about this TV movie (which should never have even surfaced on dvd) except William Shatner's hilariously phoney mustache...and wig.

Shaving Ryan's Privates (2000)

Gay porn.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/23/2006 01:32:14
Message:

Intense lobbying from some forum Brummies finally paid off as I watched Harold & Maude last night. It was excellent. Reminded me a lot of The Graduate, which I loved too. Some of the 60s & 70s movies I've recently seen seemed very outdated but that wasn't the case with this one.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 01/23/2006 01:59:05
Message:

Glad you liked it too Dennis, its a wonderful film, really hard to get people to watch it though, as nowadays people expect it to be some sort of gross out teen comedy if you dont describe it right. Both Harold and Maud are fantastic characters, and its all beleivable too


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/23/2006 05:38:13
Message:

I watched Three Colours White, but I was dissapointed in the end. The story baffled me, as there seemed to be a few large holes in it.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/23/2006 11:56:42
Message:

Watched Rust Never Sleeps at a friends house on saturday, really great performance by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, ably assisted by the Jawa-like Roadeyes!!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/23/2006 21:20:00
Message:

Assault on Precinct 13 - Terrible. As soon as I saw John Leguizamo I knew we were doomed.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/24/2006 03:03:18
Message:

Stand By Me - Rob Reiner: for the second time I'm watching this movie, I still think it's a really good one.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 01/24/2006 07:24:08
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

Shaving Ryan's Privates (2000)




Expect Bareback Mountain in the porn shops soon (next to Raiders of the Lost Arse)

wilhelm


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/24/2006 08:35:32
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Intense lobbying from some forum Brummies finally paid off as I watched Harold & Maude last night. It was excellent. Reminded me a lot of The Graduate, which I loved too. Some of the 60s & 70s movies I've recently seen seemed very outdated but that wasn't the case with this one.

Denis




I actually can't believe it's taken you this long Denis.

Ach, someone mentions Harold and Maude I start singing cat Stevens.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/25/2006 11:29:43
Message:

FANTASTIC FOUR

far from Fantastic, but as a nerd i am required to see these types of movies

THE MACHINIST

very enjoyable, but painful to watch with how thin Bale got to make this film

-Brian


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/25/2006 17:20:46
Message:

I saw "The Passion of the Christ" on Sunday night. It was totally over-the-top. Even more than I expected it to be, and I expected it to be pretty over-the-top.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/26/2006 12:08:04
Message:

Munich - it was damn near brilliant.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/26/2006 12:16:51
Message:

Really?! It does look interesting to me, I've seen a TV spot for it that has that Spielbeg-doing-gritty look about it. If he's made an unsentimental 'real-life' film, it could be good.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/26/2006 12:20:59
Message:

MUNICH was quite good, i agree mr. licker

-Brian


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/26/2006 12:21:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Really?! It does look interesting to me, I've seen a TV spot for it that has that Spielbeg-doing-gritty look about it. If he's made an unsentimental 'real-life' film, it could be good.

pas de dutchie!



I was just saying to my friends how I never see any films that blow me away anymore and then I go see this. I saw no previews and didn't even know who directed it. I was very impressed. it was very personal, gritty and ended up being pretty complex


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/26/2006 19:47:47
Message:

Hi, taco!! Saw an Interesting comment on the film at timesonline.co.uk:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14931-1989669,00.html

The Times

January 21, 2006

Don't beat about the Bush, Steven

By Richard Morrison

It's not anti-Israeli bias that diminishes Spielberg's film Munich, it's the clunking subtext

Few things are sadder than a joke that needs explaining. So journalists these days rarely recall Sam Goldwyn’s witty advice to young film-makers — “If you want to send a message, call Western Union” — because you would have to start telling younger readers not only that Western Union delivered telegrams, but also what a telegram was.

Nevertheless, Goldwyn’s bon mot flashed through my mind when I read, with a sinking heart, Steven Spielberg’s comment about his new film, Munich: “For me, this movie is a prayer for peace.” If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, the road to bad art is paved with clunking platitudes about world peace uttered by mega-rich showbiz types.

I have now seen Munich, which is released here on Friday. As with all Spielberg, it’s a punchy piece of storytelling. It recounts the Israeli secret service’s operation to hunt and summarily execute the Palestinians it deemed responsible for killing 11 Israelis at the 1972 Munich Olympics. It also depicts the subsequent moral scruples that supposedly tormented the main Israeli agent. I won’t pre-empt our film critic’s verdict by judging its worth as a movie. But I will say this: Goldwyn was right. Even Hollywood’s greatest modern master (aided by the writer Tony Kushner) comes across as a jejune fifth-form debater when his actors start spouting speeches about the Middle East that sound like tabloid newspaper editorials.

Oddly, the angle that has so agitated the right-wing American press — that the film suggests “moral equivalency” by showing Palestinian terrorists to be as “human” as the Israeli agents — doesn’t worry me. It’s true that the killers on both sides come across as friendly, thoughtful, family types, except when they are splattering each other’s brains over walls, of course — something that happens rather often, considering that this is a “prayer for peace”. But what was Spielberg supposed to do? Show one side as monsters and the other as paragons? It’s certainly bizarre to see the director of Schindler’s List accused of stirring up anti-Israel sentiments.

No, what irked me was the film’s unspoken subtext. Clearly, its message — that a state which combats terrorism with its own brand of indiscriminate violence only triggers more violence — is intended as a savage indictment of the Bush Government’s response to 9/11. Or is it just a coincidence that Spielberg ends a film about a massacre in 1970s Europe with a lingering shot of the World Trade Centre? But rather than directly attack what’s going on in his own country in his own era, which might make life uncomfortable for him, Spielberg dredges up something that happened 33 years ago on another continent. You could call that cunning, or you could call it cowardice.

Still, I am heartened by reports suggesting that Israeli Mossad chiefs are “furious” about the film’s inaccuracies after getting a private screening. If Spielberg could persuade more terrorists and counter-terrorists to spend their time reviewing movies, rather than killing, that would be a real contribution to world peace.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/27/2006 10:30:02
Message:

I recently star "Starshaped," a Blur concert/tour video from back when they were good. Oddly enough, they did not play the song "Star Shaped."



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 01/27/2006 11:10:04
Message:

Wedding Crashers: as BLT has said before, it wasn't very good. A few funny moments (I like Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn), but it drags.

Why do comedies feel it's necessary to add a love story or redeem the guys in the end? You don't have any of that stuff in classic dumb comedies like Blazing Saddles or Dumb & Dumber.


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/27/2006 11:12:10
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Hi, taco!! Saw an Interesting comment on the film at timesonline.co.uk:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,14931-1989669,00.html

The Times

January 21, 2006

Don't beat about the Bush, Steven

By Richard Morrison

It's not anti-Israeli bias that diminishes Spielberg's film Munich, it's the clunking subtext






meh, that's a sorry excuse for a film review. the writer obviously has something against the film, but never fully explains it. just cuts a few cheap shots. the film has drudged up quite a few of these. don't read too much into them. too much hype is going to color your experience. understandably the film is a bit controversial.

Tony Kushner one of the screenwriters defends the film against some of these cheap shots here http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/commentary/la-op-kushner22jan22,1,7307026.story
but you might just want to see it for yourself if your the slightest bit interested.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/27/2006 12:22:48
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by tacolicker

you might just want to see it for yourself if your the slightest bit interested.


Yeah, I would like to see it. Reviews do tend to colour your opinion, one way or the other!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/27/2006 13:48:39
Message:

I just watched Swingers. It's money, baby. Ah, it's fun, it made me root out my Sinatra LP.
Vegas!

I'm getting increasingly excited, a small army of us are going to watch Walk The Line next weekend, should be good.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 01/27/2006 14:02:54
Message:

A Cock and Bull Story. Pretty good, very confusing at the beginning but works out very well. I'm a big Cogan/Brydon fan (watched Directors Commentory again the other week, amazingly funny) so I got alot of laughs out of it, plus it was a great story within a story within a story!




Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/27/2006 18:54:32
Message:

LET AMERICA LAUGH (David Cross)

Funny, but you see that the guy really doesn't think too highly of his audience

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

Overrated, but still pretty good

CAPOTE

Hoffman will, and should, win the Oscar

-Brian


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 01/28/2006 08:09:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

LET AMERICA LAUGH (David Cross)

Funny, but you see that the guy really doesn't think too highly of his audience




I thought it was funny that this guy placed like #29 on the list of "Most Loathesome New Yorkers" while the guy who crashed that ferry in NY Harbor killing a number of people placed somewhere around #41.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/28/2006 12:55:31
Message:

Who made that list?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 01/30/2006 02:10:06
Message:

1974, Une Partie De Campagne - Raymond Depardon: Unique I think. So rare to follow a future president during his campaign. Really interesting.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 01/30/2006 03:16:47
Message:

Cecil B Demented. It had some good ideas though I found the main character too one-note, 90 minutes of him yelling in the same tone. It was the first John Waters film I´ve seen but I got the feeling it wasn´t near his best, although it was paced excellently.

About Spielberg, I don´t care for his manipulative style, especially the way he uses music.

quote:
HeywoodJablome Posted - 01/23/2006 : 21:20:00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assault on Precinct 13 - Terrible. As soon as I saw John Leguizamo I knew we were doomed.


that was what I watchd on Exmas day, ugh.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Cult_Of_Frank
Replied on: 01/30/2006 06:21:56
Message:

Just Friends. I don't care if it's a stupid Hollywood comedy, it cracked me up. Really. Whatever that actor's name is, hilarious.


"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/30/2006 07:14:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cult_Of_Frank

Just Friends. I don't care if it's a stupid Hollywood comedy, it cracked me up. Really. Whatever that actor's name is, hilarious.


"If we hit that bullseye, the rest of the dominos will fall like a house of cards. Checkmate."



I believe you are refering to Ryan Reynolds.

-Brian


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 01/30/2006 07:58:13
Message:

I watched Rabbit-Proof Fence on Saturday, that's a very beautiful film indeed.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/30/2006 08:06:46
Message:

Yeah, I saw a tiny bit of that at a friend's house. I think it's based on a true story, but I'm not sure.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 01/30/2006 08:55:54
Message:

THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR (1948)

Wonderful, weird little film about a 10-year-old war orphan who's hair turns green over night. The poor kid has to deal with the finger-pointing, fun-making, and ultimately suspicious attitudes of his local townsfolk. Dean Stockwell deftly, painfully, and cutely plays The Boy With Green Hair.

THE HOT SPOT (1990)

Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen crash and burn in this stupid pile of smouldering dreck. Shame on Dennis Hopper.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/30/2006 09:52:00
Message:

confessions of a dangerous mind - liked it a lot. one of those films that runs the gamut, funny, thoughtful, silly, touching, intrigue, etc.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 01/30/2006 10:54:28
Message:

Yeah, that was pretty good. Sam Rockwell is such a cool customer.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/30/2006 10:58:15
Message:

ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW

Very, very enjoyable. Good lowfi soundtrack

-Brian


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/30/2006 11:11:31
Message:

))<>((
forever


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/30/2006 11:18:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE


THE HOT SPOT (1990)

Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen crash and burn in this stupid pile of smouldering dreck. Shame on Dennis Hopper.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



how dare you talk about THE HOT SPOT that way


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/30/2006 11:19:32
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

ME AND YOU AND EVERYONE WE KNOW

Very, very enjoyable. Good lowfi soundtrack

-Brian




I thought it was trite.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 01/30/2006 12:27:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE


THE HOT SPOT (1990)

Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen crash and burn in this stupid pile of smouldering dreck. Shame on Dennis Hopper.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



how dare you talk about THE HOT SPOT that way



Sorry, Floop. I have been wanting to see it for years...I love Dennis Hopper, and Don Johnson is one cool mofo...so I find it on NetFlix, and am all excited. 15 minutes into it, I'm already on the floor in hysterics. Even Charles Martin Smith and Jack Nance couldn't save it. I just found it extremely, um...sucky.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: Brackish Girl
Replied on: 01/30/2006 12:38:30
Message:

i just saw how to lose a guy in ten days. was justin peroff from broken social scene in it??? what is the world coming to?


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/30/2006 12:40:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I watched me you and everyone we know tonight, it's quite sweet and quite amusing



huh! you don't say


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 01/30/2006 13:02:39
Message:

Emphasis on 'quite', it's hardly gushing praise.


Please tell me you didn't just flick back through all the pages of this to find that, thats odd.


Reply author: tacolicker
Replied on: 01/30/2006 13:44:36
Message:

and "trite" is not praise at all.

I wasn't looking for that. I just came a across it and found it... odd


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/30/2006 14:19:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE


THE HOT SPOT (1990)

Don Johnson and Virginia Madsen crash and burn in this stupid pile of smouldering dreck. Shame on Dennis Hopper.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



how dare you talk about THE HOT SPOT that way



Sorry, Floop. I have been wanting to see it for years...I love Dennis Hopper, and Don Johnson is one cool mofo...so I find it on NetFlix, and am all excited. 15 minutes into it, I'm already on the floor in hysterics. Even Charles Martin Smith and Jack Nance couldn't save it. I just found it extremely, um...sucky.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



yeah but.. um, Jennifer Connelly.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 01/30/2006 14:24:00
Message:

i been watchin' some stuff


CASTLE IN THE SKY - i want to live in Laputa

THE SEARCHERS - don't fuck with John Wayne

DANDER: DIABOLIK - almost more cool than BAT MAN (the tv series)

COBRA VERDE - not one of Herzog's best


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 01/31/2006 05:06:40
Message:

I watched A Short Film About Killing last night. Very good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 01/31/2006 08:41:49
Message:

I saw "Zombie Holocaust," which was really cheesy.

I really liked "Cecil B. Demented," although I think I can understand Newo's complaint about the main character. I'd definitely recommend seeing other Waters films.

Isn't Laputa one of the kingdoms from "Gulliver's Travels"?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 01/31/2006 08:58:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched A Short Film About Killing last night. Very good.



What was it about?


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 01/31/2006 09:21:09
Message:

MST3K : Pod People

As always, fantastic

-Brian


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/01/2006 02:35:49
Message:

Parallel: a compilation of R.E.M. videos from the albums "Monster" and "Automatic For The People". Some videos are good like "Drive", "Man On The Moon", "Nightswimming", "What's The Frequency Kenneth?" or "Crush With Eyeliner", but some are not good at all like "Everybody Hurts", "Find The River", "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite".






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/01/2006 05:46:39
Message:

Yesterday I saw French mystery/thriller/drama Hidden (Cache) with my Dad and Sister (my Dad kindly offered to pay for my ticket, so I came along!). It's quite an intriguing little movie, concerning the host of a literary discussion TV show and his family getting send mysterious video recordings (mainly of their house from across the street) wrapped up in bizarre drawings. It keeps you guessing all the way through. There's a shock moment that got a gasp from the audience, and another that made me jump a bit! It ends very suddenly though, leaving things very much open to interpretation. Okay, so it's better than Hollywood endings that wrap everything up in a neat bundle, but this one is a little too vague! I came up with a theory as to the culprit during the end credits, but I'm probably totally wrong! Very well acted, and I think this is the only film I've seen the beautiful Juliette Binoche (the French Julia Roberts?) in. There's one scene that shows the occupation of Iraq on the TV, in which I thought the director was trying to contrast the problems of the greater world with the personal horror the family are going through. By the way, checking the movie out on IMDB, somebody has posted a review which criticises the subtitles for being hard to read (white on white), which is true. It's definitely worth a watch, in fact I'd like to see it again just to try to work out what was really going on!!

Also watched Downfall again later, excellent film, Bruno Ganz portrayal of Hitler is brilliant.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/01/2006 06:13:44
Message:

I saw Caché a few months ago, and I liked it a lot. I hardly reommend you other films by Haneke (he is not French in fact, he's Autrian although he works with French actors and his last movies are mainly financed by French funds).
The fact that the movie leaves things very much open to interpretation was one of the thing that was mostly criticized when it came out in France. But I also think that it's also one of the reason why people like what Haneke is producing. I love this approach of cinema.
And yes, Juliette Binoche is a great beautiful actress.

If you liked this one by Haneke, I hardly recommend you "Code Inconnu" (also with J. Binoche), "La Pianiste" (with Isabelle Hupert, another great beautiful French actress) which is adapted from a novel by the great Austrian author Elfriede Jelinek, and of course "Benny's Video".






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/01/2006 09:12:28
Message:

I was surprized to find that he'd directed The Piano Teacher. He also did a film called Funny Games, which sounds familiar.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/01/2006 12:02:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i been watchin' some stuff

THE SEARCHERS - don't fuck with John Wayne


We are so fortunate that Hollywood went overkill on Westerns for so long. Such a rich zeitgeist for all things human.


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/01/2006 12:25:26
Message:

Kung Pao - Fists of Fury

Classic!

If you have an ass I'll kick it!

Wee o wee o weee!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/01/2006 13:46:49
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i been watchin' some stuff

THE SEARCHERS - don't fuck with John Wayne


We are so fortunate that Hollywood went overkill on Westerns for so long. Such a rich zeitgeist for all things human.



it's a great film


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/01/2006 21:28:46
Message:

IF I SHOULD FALL FROM GRACE - I just happened across this documentary profile of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan on IFC the other night it's actually pretty good. It's a bit bewildering that the guy is still alive given his apparent physical state (he doesn't walk so much as lumber along like some congealed mass with a fag in one hand and a bottle in the other at all times). But what's even more strange is how accepting his family and long time girlfriend are of his constant inebriation, basically saying that it's just a part of who he is. Mostly it centers on his time with the Pogues and there's some really great footage of their numerous television and concert appearances from the mid 80's. I never knew the tin whistle players' other instrument was banging a beer tray on his head....yes, brilliant I know!
Anyway, it's worth a view if just to hear his crazy hiss-like chuckle, and pickled and dependant as the guy may be, it's hard to deny that he's a damn fine lyricist.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/02/2006 04:57:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched A Short Film About Killing last night. Very good.



What was it about?


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!



Love.

Oh shit no that's A Short Film About Love which I also have on order.

Last night I went to see Munich. Loved it. Terrific film.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/03/2006 05:39:48
Message:

I watched Three Colours Red last night. Now that's more like it after the dissapointment of Three Colours White. The best of the trilogy by far I thought.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/03/2006 12:36:53
Message:

I saw the BBC miniseries of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" on Wednesday. Well, most of it. The disc that Netflix sent me was scratched, so parts of the first two episodes wouldn't play properly. I liked it overall, despite its obvious cheapness. Trillian was totally miscast, though, and last year's film did a much better job with Marvin.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/03/2006 14:13:18
Message:

THUMBSUCKER

Good, but nothing too exciting, minus the score (Eliott Smith/Polyphonic Spree)

-Brian


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/04/2006 14:33:28
Message:

MURDERBALL

2nd film i've watched this week w/ a Polhphonic Spree song heavily featured. Very well made. I've been on a good movie streak lately (knock on wood...)

-Brian


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/04/2006 21:18:38
Message:

HUSTLE AND FLOW

Surprisingly good

-Brian


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/05/2006 04:29:22
Message:

quote:
floop Posted - 01/30/2006 : 14:24:00
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


COBRA VERDE - not one of Herzog's best


The book it is based on, The Viceroy Of Ouidah, is wonderful.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/05/2006 04:48:31
Message:

Apocalypse Now Redux - F.F. Coppola: just a true masterpiece.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/05/2006 08:36:04
Message:

Dodsworth (1936) - starring Walter Huston & Mary Aston. Second time I'd seen it it; simply classic.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/05/2006 09:26:15
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

Apocalypse Now Redux - F.F. Coppola: just a true masterpiece.






pas de bras pas de chocolat




I was very pleased that the added footage was not merely filler (which I convinced myself it would be), it actually rounded out the movie nicely making it much better.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/05/2006 09:50:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

Apocalypse Now Redux - F.F. Coppola: just a true masterpiece.






pas de bras pas de chocolat




I was very pleased that the added footage was not merely filler (which I convinced myself it would be), it actually rounded out the movie nicely making it much better.



i agree


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/05/2006 12:10:12
Message:

so do I






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/05/2006 12:20:29
Message:

i agree with you too


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/06/2006 01:53:07
Message:

THE FANTASTIC FOUR - it was fun but the scenario really sucked. Jessica Alba - yummy.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/06/2006 03:10:14
Message:

Yeah, looks a bit dodgy!

I just watched... (The Kay edit), it's pretty good. It's about somebody called Kay who's an editor. Four out of five stars.

;)

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/06/2006 03:58:32
Message:

I watched the croupier last night, I'd never seen it before. Clive Owen was too skinny in this film.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/06/2006 04:14:19
Message:

I watched Dirty Harry t'other night, I liked that. That's all I can think of at the moment. Don't ask me what I've watched, I'm pretty disorganised.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 02/06/2006 05:52:03
Message:

I watched the whole of Curb Your Enthusiasm series one - pretty good, definitely grew on me.
Dogma, again - work of genius that
And just seen an uncensored promo for Basic Instinct 2. Probably going to be crap (I had to listen to it without sound) but looks great. Sharon Stone is a remarkably objectifiable woman.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/06/2006 09:23:43
Message:

i watched part of AMERICAN SPLEANDOR last night. it was too hard to get through. does it get better?


Reply author: Surfer Rosa
Replied on: 02/06/2006 09:30:22
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i watched part of AMERICAN SPLEANDOR last night. it was too hard to get through. does it get better?



In a word no.

I thought it was dull as dishwater and there are far too many other films out there that deserve my full attention rather than one that feels like a work to get through.

Though I have no doubt that I'll get flamed for this.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.


Reply author: kelladwella
Replied on: 02/06/2006 12:05:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

I watched the whole of Curb Your Enthusiasm series one - pretty good, definitely grew on me.

Good to hear that "Curb Your Enthusiasm" is a grower. I just watched the first two episodes and am not sure whether I like it or not... It has it's moments, but Larry makes it hard to feel for him.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/06/2006 13:04:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i watched part of AMERICAN SPLEANDOR last night. it was too hard to get through. does it get better?



In a word no.

I thought it was dull as dishwater and there are far too many other films out there that deserve my full attention rather than one that feels like a work to get through.

Though I have no doubt that I'll get flamed for this.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.



You're both on crack. That movie is fantastic.

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 02/06/2006 13:21:29
Message:

I liked American Splendor. [tiven] Perhaps only mature people can appreciate it.[/tiven]

Curb Your Enthusisam - I like it. Larry David is a funny man. But you know where every episode is heading. It's kind of like Three's Company, but with funny people and swear words. I can't really imagine watching a bunch of them at once.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/06/2006 13:35:04
Message:

i should save my judgement till i've finished it, but i'm with surfer. it's fucking dull.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/06/2006 14:06:02
Message:

I would say interesting, but certainly not "fantastic"






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: al_most_me
Replied on: 02/06/2006 21:24:50
Message:

Melinda, Melinda... Woody woody woody!! cheers!

¡"·_"¡

__________________


www.fotolog.net/al_most_me

www.monteaudio.net


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/07/2006 00:02:42
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i watched part of AMERICAN SPLEANDOR last night. it was too hard to get through. does it get better?



In a word no.

I thought it was dull as dishwater and there are far too many other films out there that deserve my full attention rather than one that feels like a work to get through.

Though I have no doubt that I'll get flamed for this.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.



You're both on crack. That movie is fantastic.

-Brian




Preach brotha, preach!

I love movies about nihlistic curmudgeons who have all kinds of weird friends. Reminds me of someone I know...


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/07/2006 05:27:33
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

Apocalypse Now Redux - F.F. Coppola: just a true masterpiece.






pas de bras pas de chocolat




I have owned this version for over a year now and I still haven't set aside the time to watch it.

I am waiting for more drugs to arrive.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/07/2006 06:06:25
Message:

An American friend of mine in Dublin complained about when he went to see it in the cinema he was sober by the time it ended.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/07/2006 08:03:43
Message:

A Man And A Woman - Great

The Hospital - Great

The Innocents - Good

Flightplan - Hahahahahahahaha!

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 02/07/2006 08:11:16
Message:

munich-i actually quite liked it-alright, spielberg did manage to make a buddy heartstring tugging film out of terrorism, but it was genuinely interesting, particularly because i didnt know much about the munich massacre/aftermath-kinda good for understanding the current situation too


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/07/2006 14:55:18
Message:

Have any of you seen 11:14!? I watched it last night at work. It was pretty nuts! Greusomely stupid. It's a total "suspend your disbelief and just have fun" type of movie.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/08/2006 04:29:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by zub_the_goat

munich-i actually quite liked it-alright, spielberg did manage to make a buddy heartstring tugging film out of terrorism, but it was genuinely interesting, particularly because i didnt know much about the munich massacre/aftermath-kinda good for understanding the current situation too



It didn't tug my heartstrings much and I am hardly ice cold.

I think he just tried to show these guys as human beings, which they were/are.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/08/2006 07:13:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i watched part of AMERICAN SPLEANDOR last night. it was too hard to get through. does it get better?



In a word no.

I thought it was dull as dishwater and there are far too many other films out there that deserve my full attention rather than one that feels like a work to get through.

Though I have no doubt that I'll get flamed for this.

Lead me not into temptation; I can find the way myself.



I loved American Splendor, bought myself the DVD the other day so I could watch this dull dishwater a few times more

wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/08/2006 07:24:20
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

I watched A Short Film About Killing last night. Very good.



What was it about?


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!



It is about a young guy killing a taxi driver in a fit of rage. He recieves the death penalty. Bleak.

Kieslowski made Decalogue, a series based on the ten commandments, for Polish TV in the 80's. This film was one of the episodes of this very good but sad and depressing stories.

wilhelm


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/08/2006 07:30:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is


If you liked this one by Haneke, I hardly recommend you "Code Inconnu" (also with J. Binoche), "La Pianiste" (with Isabelle Hupert, another great beautiful French actress) which is adapted from a novel by the great Austrian author Elfriede Jelinek, and of course "Benny's Video".


Is Benny's Video the same film as Funny Games? Funny Games was really good and La Pianiste even better.

I cannot wait for Cache. I like Daniel Auteuil.



Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/08/2006 09:50:12
Message:

Yeah, I've only seen in him Cache, but he was great in that.

Watched a stupid movie called Fangs, featuring Corbin Bernsen, at a friend's last night. Predictably, it's about killer bats. Tried to be tongue-in-cheek, was just irritating. And the disc went funny a good bit in, and the rest of the movie was jerky and speeded-up looking! :D

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/09/2006 09:24:24
Message:

quote:
I just watched... (The Kay edit), it's pretty good.


You're at least the third person in this thread to make that same basic joke.

Anyway, I watched:

Boogie Nights--Very well-made
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer--Corny, and the soundtrack didn't help matters any



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/09/2006 09:28:38
Message:

Uh? You found "Henry" corny? Wow, I guess I should watch it again then, cause that's the last adjective I'd use to describe it.

I haven't watched anything recently (although there's an Eastwood movie tonight on TV that I've never seen), but this afternoon I discovered that after all these years, they'll finally release Bubba Ho-Tep here. Yeah! At last I'll know what it's all about.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/09/2006 10:01:49
Message:

I agree with Denis. That's not the word I'd use for a movie like that. I found it awesome when I saw it. Certainly the "best" movie I've seen about "serial killers", and one of the most disturbing movies I've ever seen. And I found the soundtrack great too. The actors are incredible. The filming is very good. It's quite rare to see hard-liner movies like that. But... just my opinion.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/09/2006 11:57:28
Message:

A Short Film About Love. Slightly more uplifting than A Short Film About Killing.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/09/2006 12:22:18
Message:

The Constant Gardener - It was quite good.

Kings and Queens (Roi et Reines) - Severe mood swings from comedy to death and despair and back within minutes. I enjoyed most of it, just a little too long.

wilhelm


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/09/2006 13:30:33
Message:

quote:
Uh? You found "Henry" corny? Wow, I guess I should watch it again then, cause that's the last adjective I'd use to describe it.


Well, maybe that's the wrong word. "Overdone," perhaps? There were some things about it that were done pretty well, but I didn't think much of it overall.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/09/2006 14:33:48
Message:

tried to sit through the rest of AMERICAN SPLENDOR and again, could not. i had my girlfriend tell me how it ended.

watching that film conjured up feelings i've had doing other unpleasant things, like sitting in traffic school for 8 hours. or getting the stomach flu


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/09/2006 16:58:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

A Man And A Woman - Great

The Hospital - Great

The Innocents - Good

Flightplan - Hahahahahahahaha!

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



Speaking of FLIGHTPLAN, does anyone else agree that Jodie Foster is beginning to look creepily like Michael Jackson?

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/09/2006 18:24:40
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

A Man And A Woman - Great

The Hospital - Great

The Innocents - Good

Flightplan - Hahahahahahahaha!

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



Speaking of FLIGHTPLAN, does anyone else agree that Jodie Foster is beginning to look creepily like Michael Jackson?

-bRIAN



No, but her film career is begining to resemble Shelly Long's.


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/10/2006 02:15:02
Message:

I saw A Short Film About Killing in university ten years ago, though they used to have cinema class on a Friday morning when everyone was crawling about the place hungover so I don´t remember the film being any more bleak than my state of mind at the time.

I watched a half hour of Abel Ferrara´s The Funeral last night and got into bed to read instead. I´ve seen the end in Catalan before, so I´m sure I´ll catch up with the middle at some point.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/10/2006 04:24:43
Message:

Yesterday I watched Eastwood's Blood Work. It's supposed to be one of his weakest but I liked it. The directing was a bit lazy and the end was so-so but the story was great.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/10/2006 09:04:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

A Man And A Woman - Great

The Hospital - Great

The Innocents - Good

Flightplan - Hahahahahahahaha!

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



Speaking of FLIGHTPLAN, does anyone else agree that Jodie Foster is beginning to look creepily like Michael Jackson?

-bRIAN



No, but her film career is begining to resemble Shelly Long's.



Shelley Long has twice as much talent as Jodie Foster.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/10/2006 09:04:29
Message:

THE LAST DETAIL. good flick


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/10/2006 10:53:39
Message:

I am the motherfucking shore patrol. If I had to have Tourettes that would be what I´d say all the time.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/10/2006 10:58:39
Message:

I've only seen that once (sometime last year, in fact). It's great. Hal Ashby was a genius.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/10/2006 11:51:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

THE LAST DETAIL. good flick



I agree. I used to obsessively watch that as a teenager. How great was Randy Quaid? And how unhinged is Nicholson? A very underrated and forgotten little gem.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/10/2006 12:15:00
Message:

I saw Hellraiser 6 last night. I actually thought it was one of the better ones in the series, despite the fact that it went straight to video. Out of the ones I've seen, the third is still by far the worst.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/10/2006 12:33:57
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I've only seen that once (sometime last year, in fact). It's great. Hal Ashby was a genius.



i love Hal Ashby. i'm trying to catch up on all the Hal Ashby films I haven't seen. I think SHAMPOO is the only one i haven't now


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/10/2006 14:52:05
Message:

SHAMPOO is great.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/11/2006 05:11:26
Message:

The Fly - D. Cronenberg: Not my favorite Cronenberg, but still a pretty good one. Jeff Goldblum is very good.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Frog in the Sand
Replied on: 02/11/2006 06:17:37
Message:

The best movie I've seen recently (on DVD) is



-----
"I want to change the world but it's changing me!"


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/11/2006 12:42:37
Message:

ERASERHEAD

I'm ashamed to admit it, but i had never seen it until this past week. More straight-forward than i expected

-Brian


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/12/2006 03:42:23
Message:

I´d love to read the screenplay of Eraserhead, it´d be random like "HENRY sits by his window. Somewhere a man is pulling levers."

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/12/2006 07:01:33
Message:

I saw Man On Fire last night. It had Christopher Walken in it, of course it was good.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/12/2006 07:09:38
Message:

Saw 1984 at a mate's house last night. Having not read the book, it was a little confusing at first, although I knew the basic dystopian-future premise. Very bleak throughout, the mirror opposite of a feel-good Hollywood movie. Great performances, John Hurt is perfect (he's just the quintessential off-beat English misfit, he often reminds me of Thom Yorke!) and Richard Burton deserved the acclaim he got for what was his last movie. Suzanna Hamilton is very good too (and very fanciable!). It's funny, Cyril Cusack appears in this and the similarly-themed Fahrenheit 415, which got me thinking, surely Bradbury was influenced by Orwell?! Also features Gregor Fisher (Rab C. Nesbitt!) and Roger Lloyd-Pack (Trigger in Only Fools And Horses) as a waiter, and David Cann (Brass Eye, Jam) as O' Brien's butler, Martin!! According to IMDB, Richard Branson (Virgin Films financed the movie) had The Eurythmics do some music for the film (he wanted David Bowie, but he asked for too much money!) and some of there music was put on the soundtrack, unbeknownst to director Michael Radford. In retaliation, he withdrew the picture from BAFTA consideration for Best Picture, and when he won the Evening Standard Best Film Of The Year award, he denounced The Eurythmics involvement in his televised acceptance speech. Annie Lennox has a cameo in the film.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/12/2006 13:31:07
Message:

<mimes slapping Carl across face> Read 1984.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/12/2006 19:07:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

ERASERHEAD

I'm ashamed to admit it, but i had never seen it until this past week. More straight-forward than i expected

-Brian




Still haven't seen it either. I own the soundtrack though, that thing is out of control!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/13/2006 03:47:29
Message:

Rust Never Sleeps - Neil Young & Crazy Horse: great.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/13/2006 07:53:04
Message:

I saw that recently, too. Great stuff.

Newo, I watched 1984 at a friends house, he wanted to see it after finishing the book (he's just finished Animal Farm, too), which he recommended. According to him, the film follows the book very closely.

Watched Clockwise earlier (it was free with the News Of The World, which I would never normally buy, but I just thought I wouldn't checking the film out again). I saw it years ago with my parents in the cinema. Saw a tiny bit of it on TV again a while ago, but I couldn't remember if it was any way decent and I thought it might be a mildly entertaining caper. Sadly, it's a crock of shit. It's dated pretty badly (lots of mulleted schoolchildren), with a poor, clumsy script. John Cleese just wheels out his usual manic performance. And the music is ingratiatingly bad. It should have been called Carry On Cleese. It'd be rather quaint if it wasn't so bloody awful. By the way, checked it up on IMDB, and apparently the director Christopher Morahan did a 1965 TV version of 1984.




pas de dutchie!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/13/2006 08:08:41
Message:

I just watched murder she wrote.

I have to get a fucking job


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/13/2006 08:10:59
Message:

Jessica Fletcher-the mother of our unemployed nations!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/13/2006 10:50:47
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I just watched murder she wrote.

I have to get a fucking job



Why don't you become a crime solving author?

Did she not inspire you?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/13/2006 11:47:54
Message:

I watched the DVD that came with the new Belle and Sebastian album.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 02/13/2006 12:51:39
Message:

Revisited John Waters POLYESTER yesterday. What a hilarious movie! It's impossible to even classify the comedy it's so ridiculously audacious.

"He's here, Francine. At first I thought he was out walking his dog...then I realized it was his date."

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/13/2006 18:36:12
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by TRANSMARINE

Revisited John Waters POLYESTER yesterday. What a hilarious movie! It's impossible to even classify the comedy it's so ridiculously audacious.

"He's here, Francine. At first I thought he was out walking his dog...then I realized it was his date."

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN



This is one of those movies that really changed the way I look at the art of film (and comedy for that matter). I think I was 16, I couldn't believe it.


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/14/2006 02:07:10
Message:

Lord Of War - A. Niccol: Really good and it's a good surprise. I think that Nicolas Cage is definitely one of my favourite actors of all times.







pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/14/2006 10:39:56
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I just watched murder she wrote.

I have to get a fucking job



Why don't you become a crime solving author?

Did she not inspire you?

As a late friend said about fifteen years ago, it's sad to think that from now on there will always be Murder She Wrote reruns running somewhere on this planet.


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/14/2006 10:45:21
Message:

"The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" (1946) - Barbara Stanwyck, Kirk Douglas, Van Heflin. - "Gripping melodrama", the man says. Douglas's film debut as despicable nerd. Good movie with unfortunate title IMO.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/14/2006 10:47:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I just watched murder she wrote.

I have to get a fucking job



Why don't you become a crime solving author?

Did she not inspire you?

As a late friend said about fifteen years ago, it's sad to think that from now on there will always be Murder She Wrote reruns running somewhere on this planet.



Oh dear, that's worse than trying to imagine Daisy and Steve's love children.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/14/2006 12:51:30
Message:

Watched a a kind of horror-thriller called Christina's House last night, at a friend's. Utter crap. John Savage from The Deer Hunter was in it, and a guy from Final Destination. And Michael Buble's sister!! One of the characters was supposed to be like Brad Pitt in Fight Club. Woeful.

Watched Animal Farm on C4 this morning. I'm sure I've seen it before a few times as a kid.There are silly cartoon animal moments, but it is an interesting watch. According to IMDB:

"The CIA obtained the film rights to "Animal Farm" from Orwell's widow, Sonia, after his death and covertly funded the production as anti-Communist propaganda. Some sources assert that the ending of the story was altered by the CIA (in the book, the pigs and humans join forces) to press home their message, but it is equally possible that the more upbeat ending of the movie was an artistic decision, to give the film more audience appeal."

I'd heard something about this before.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/15/2006 05:41:58
Message:

Yesterday I watched Jurassic Park II: The Lost World. Despite what you could imagine, it blew.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/15/2006 07:30:02
Message:

ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM

Informative and entertaining - but something was off.

-Brian


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/15/2006 07:50:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Yesterday I watched Jurassic Park II: The Lost World. Despite what you could imagine, it blew.


That was crap. In fact, even the effects were crap, not anywhere near as good as the first. Part III is better, the effects are great in that, too.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/15/2006 07:51:43
Message:

Yeah the effects sucked. The movie was crap even for a Spielberg movie.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/15/2006 07:55:49
Message:

Spielberg shouldn't do sequels. Remember Temple Of Doom?! It was probably enjoyable as a child, but I'm sure it'd be sucky watching it now, despite a couple of cool scenes.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 02/15/2006 10:07:40
Message:

Wolf Creek. Deliverance in the Australian Outback.

wilhelm


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/15/2006 10:20:17
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

ENRON: THE SMARTEST GUYS IN THE ROOM

Informative and entertaining - but something was off.

-Brian




i think it was just the fact that it was too long and paint-by-numbers. but it is fascinating


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/15/2006 10:44:19
Message:

i also didn't like a lot of the unneccessary shots of casino games whenever anyone mentioned taking a gamble.

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/15/2006 10:55:18
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

i also didn't like a lot of the unneccessary shots of casino games whenever anyone mentioned taking a gamble.

-Brian




i think what they were trying to do was connect the idea of "gambling" with the company stock to "gambling" in a casino. the casino games are a visual metaphor for gambling.

maybe you just didn't get the subtlty of it?


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/15/2006 15:29:01
Message:

I just watched Mystic River. It was all going so so well until the small matter of a very unlikely ending.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/15/2006 15:32:47
Message:

what happened in the end?


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 02/15/2006 15:59:11
Message:

Has anybody seen Cache, the French film starring Juliette Binoche and Daniel Auteuil? I'd love to know what the scary scene is about but am too chickenshit to view it.

Thanks!


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/15/2006 16:21:43
Message:

I saw it a few weeks ago, Kathryn (My little review is on the previous page). I don't want to give it away, but there is a sudden, shock moment in the film.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 02/15/2006 16:41:20
Message:

I was meant to go see it a week or two ago but was too hungover to leave the house. Euro News gave it great reviews!! Has anyone seen an English film with Daniel Auteuil as a private detective who discovers a paedophile ring?


Shit animation, incoherent inexplicable storylines, but for some reason I love it(geek).






Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/15/2006 16:51:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I saw it a few weeks ago, Kathryn (My little review is on the previous page). I don't want to give it away, but there is a sudden, shock moment in the film.

pas de dutchie!



what happens?


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/15/2006 22:11:43
Message:

I finally got to see "The Office" (UK) series. Great stuff, but being an American I really had to pay close attention to try and catch all the Brit slang and subtlety which is what makes the whole show as far as I can see. The DVD I rented says "The complete first series" but there are only six episodes. Is that all the episodes they ever made?


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/16/2006 01:18:38
Message:

They made two series' worth and two Christmas specials. For some reason, that tends to be standard here. Fawlty Towers only ever had twelve episodes for example, but every one's a gem.

I watched Anchorman last night. I chuckled.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2006 05:13:21
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

what happened in the end?



Have you seen it?




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/16/2006 10:20:52
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

They made two series' worth and two Christmas specials. For some reason, that tends to be standard here. Fawlty Towers only ever had twelve episodes for example, but every one's a gem.

I watched Anchorman last night. I chuckled.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid



So fourteen altogether?


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2006 10:21:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by floop

what happened in the end?



Have you seen it?




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




no, that's why i'm askin'


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/16/2006 11:23:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by starmekitten

I just watched murder she wrote.

I have to get a fucking job


Why don't you become a crime solving author?

Did she not inspire you?



Well no, but I have considered it. I think it'd be pretty cathartic to base characters on people I don't like and have them killed/ interestingly mutilated as an integral part of the story.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/16/2006 11:27:43
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

They made two series' worth and two Christmas specials. For some reason, that tends to be standard here. Fawlty Towers only ever had twelve episodes for example, but every one's a gem.

I watched Anchorman last night. I chuckled.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid



So fourteen altogether?

Heh, yeah, sorry, I phrased it badly. Twelve half hour shows, two hour long ones, if I remember right.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 02/16/2006 12:10:08
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by floop

what happened in the end?



Have you seen it?




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




no, that's why i'm askin'



I don't wanna give it away. We should have spoiler tags!!

Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant are writing an episode for rhe next series of the US Office.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/16/2006 12:41:08
Message:

MY DATE WITH DREW

a surprisingly fun and sweet documentary about an average guy getting a date with Drew Barrymore. Highly recommended for a date

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/16/2006 13:08:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by floop

what happened in the end?



Have you seen it?




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




no, that's why i'm askin'



I don't wanna give it away. We should have spoiler tags!!


pas de dutchie!



Exactly.

I thought maybe you had forgotten the ending floop.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/16/2006 16:18:23
Message:

"Bad Day at Black Rock" (1955) - Spencer Tracy, Robert Ryan, Earnest Borgnine, Walter Brennan. Great cast. Tense treatment of issues of character, justice, and prejudice.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/16/2006 21:44:10
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

quote:
Originally posted by floop

quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey

quote:
Originally posted by floop

what happened in the end?



Have you seen it?




I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




no, that's why i'm askin'



I don't wanna give it away. We should have spoiler tags!!


pas de dutchie!



Exactly.

I thought maybe you had forgotten the ending floop.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place




i don't think i'll see it. just tell me. i won't tell anyone


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/17/2006 05:18:25
Message:

But I would be.

Ooh this is turning into the 'Just' video.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/17/2006 05:54:54
Message:

Last night I watched Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind. I´ve been reading and writing stuff like this so perfect.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/17/2006 21:19:30
Message:

"My Man Godfrey" (1936) - William Powell, Carole Lumbard. A really well done farce, not my normal fare. If you don't know Powell, see "The Thin Man" & its sequels, or "Mister Roberts", his last role, where he appears as the doctor. Classic movie of its time and kind.

"Sahara" (1943) - Humphrey Bogart. Great small-unit war movie, if you're into that sorta thing. No romance, no female characters. Just men and virtue.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/18/2006 14:47:57
Message:

I watched the animated version of Terry Pratchett's "Wyrd Sisters." It was pretty much Saturday morning cartoon quality in terms of the animation. Very faithful to the book, although it's hard to accurately adapt the work of an author like Pratchett to a visual medium.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/18/2006 14:50:58
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus

"My Man Godfrey" (1936) - William Powell, Carole Lumbard. A really well done farce, not my normal fare. If you don't know Powell, see "The Thin Man" & its sequels, or "Mister Roberts", his last role, where he appears as the doctor. Classic movie of its time and kind.

"Sahara" (1943) - Humphrey Bogart. Great small-unit war movie, if you're into that sorta thing. No romance, no female characters. Just men and virtue.



I gotta admire Erebus. He never seems to watch a movie made after 1950.

I saw a film called Stevie yesterday. It was documentary by Steve James (Hoop Dreams) about him following up with a guy (Stevie) whom James had mentored as a big brother when he was a child. Pretty moving if you like documentaries.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/18/2006 15:22:35
Message:

I'm going to out-intellect the lot of you: I watched Final Destination tonight, and Sliding Doors last night.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/18/2006 22:28:15
Message:

I do prefer the older stuff and usually monitor Turner Classic Movies online for options. This month they're running Oscar nominated material so there are some choice flicks on. But today I woke up to Rocky, Hook, Dick Tracy, Back to the Future, Who Framed Roger Rabitt, Guys and Dolls, .... none of which I wanted to watch. Sometimes TCM will focus on musicals for a month and so the whole thing is a waste for me, or they'll run a day of Jerry Lewis, or Cagney, and then I do something else. I do like the westerns, and Cimarron (1960) just started, but I think it's mediocre. Do like Glenn Ford though, so maybe I'll stick with it. It's only been in the last five years that I've begun to truly love older movies, so there's much for me to enjoy, much of it things I have seen through the years without really appreciating. I rarely watch anything made since around 1975. (Sorry floop.) I think I'm nostalgic for an earlier America, what with its values and clarity, however deluded it was in so many ways. As much as can be said for the cultural revolution of the sixties, more was lost than gained IMO, but that won't surprise those who know me.

Last night I watched "Random Harvest" (1942) - Greer Garson, Ronald Colman. Really a touching romance, albeit with a highly implausible amnesia plot. Made me cry at the end when it all worked out. I love Greer Garson. So beautiful and intelligent. Woke up this morning and spent a couple hours visiting websites about her. Give me Deborah Kerr, Bette Davis, Ida Lupino, Barbara Stanwyck, Lauren Bacall, .... Greer. Love those Hollywood ladies. Lots of great guys too, but that's another paragraph.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/18/2006 22:29:54
Message:

hey erebus are you on netflix?


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/19/2006 08:50:53
Message:

No, floop, I'm not. I assume that if I were I'd have much greater access to better recent films. And re-reading my post, I realize I favor older movies largely out of laziness. It's simpler to find gems where the ground has been so much better surveyed. I suspect great movies are being generated at a rate similar to that of the old days but that it would take me more effort to identify those more recent. It's also possible that movies are becoming ever more psychologically penetrating and that I have personal incentive to avoid such penetration, as it were. It's easier to idealize that at the greater distance from oneself.


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 02/19/2006 10:26:18
Message:

i was going to ask you to be my netflick friend


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/19/2006 10:37:22
Message:

I watched 10 minutes of Kingdom Of Heaven with my flatmates but thought I´d dislike myself for sitting through such pretty violence so I went out. I´m going home to watch At The Circus, Chico annoying people with pairs of scissors and sealions should do the trick.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/19/2006 11:32:07
Message:

It's a good thing to watch films from long ago is my point. I don't have the patience for them a lot of times although I wish I did. "The Best Years of Our Lives" was probably the last one I made it through, excellent film.

Rediscovered L.A. Confidential last night, forgot how good it was. In fact most any movie about Los Angeles from that period in time fixates me.


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 02/19/2006 12:28:51
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus
I have personal incentive to avoid such penetration


Always a good plan.


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/19/2006 13:04:13
Message:

quote:
I think I'm nostalgic for an earlier America, what with its values and clarity, however deluded it was in so many ways. As much as can be said for the cultural revolution of the sixties, more was lost than gained IMO


Yeah, all those civil rights really get in the way, don't they?



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/19/2006 18:14:26
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by floop

i was going to ask you to be my netflick friend

Thanks floop. If I get it I'll take you up on that.


Reply author: Erebus
Replied on: 02/19/2006 18:17:53
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

quote:
I think I'm nostalgic for an earlier America, what with its values and clarity, however deluded it was in so many ways. As much as can be said for the cultural revolution of the sixties, more was lost than gained IMO


Yeah, all those civil rights really get in the way, don't they?

The rights are great. It's the sense of duty that I'm worried about. But I don't want to pollute this great thread. Oops, too late.


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 02/19/2006 21:55:28
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Erebus

No, floop, I'm not. I assume that if I were I'd have much greater access to better recent films. And re-reading my post, I realize I favor older movies largely out of laziness. It's simpler to find gems where the ground has been so much better surveyed. I suspect great movies are being generated at a rate similar to that of the old days but that it would take me more effort to identify those more recent. It's also possible that movies are becoming ever more psychologically penetrating and that I have personal incentive to avoid such penetration, as it were. It's easier to idealize that at the greater distance from oneself.





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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/20/2006 01:13:14
Message:

This week-end I watched Terrence Malick's "The New World". Not as great as The Thin Red Line but very good nonetheless. It's funny to read reviews by teens who saw "Colin Farrell" and "Christian Bale" on the poster and went expecting some Braveheart-style action movie. It was actually the first time I saw both of them acting great.
Oh, and the main actress is a cutie.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/20/2006 21:37:09
Message:

Dig - a profile on the Dandy Warhols and Brian Jonestown Massacre. I don't like either band but it was pretty damn entertaining.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 02/22/2006 09:15:12
Message:

EIGHT MEN OUT

I love a good baseball film

-Brian


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 02/22/2006 09:30:34
Message:

An interview between Alex Jones and Gary Busey, who was fun.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/23/2006 05:26:23
Message:

The Amitchyville Horror. The new one. Rubbish.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: zub_the_goat
Replied on: 02/23/2006 06:00:13
Message:

oohhh, that film annoys me, it wasnt scary, they just kept putting in loud noises in a desperate attempt to make the audience jump...little bit of a spoiler here, but...
The bit when they are leaving the house on the boat, he's just tried to murder everyone, she looks behind her, and he starts shouting at her for looking back-idiot- she should have left him there


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/23/2006 21:42:29
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

EIGHT MEN OUT

I love a good baseball film

-Brian




The best baseball film.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
"And that's when Abe Lincoln said ..'Don't diss my homies'."


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 02/23/2006 21:51:14
Message:

there must be a better baseball movie to be made
you could do a steriod storie
home run heap


Reply author: The King Of Karaoke
Replied on: 02/24/2006 00:57:30
Message:

I just watched the NC17 version of "The Dreamers".
Any advice on how to get rid of permawood?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0309987/


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 02/24/2006 06:52:36
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by The King Of Karaoke

I just watched the NC17 version of "The Dreamers".
Any advice on how to get rid of permawood?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0309987/



Watch Capturing the Friedmans. I did last night, very intriguing and disturbing film.




Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 02/24/2006 07:15:59
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by HeywoodJablome

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

EIGHT MEN OUT

I love a good baseball film

-Brian




The best baseball film.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________
"And that's when Abe Lincoln said ..'Don't diss my homies'."

HARDBALL


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 02/24/2006 12:17:37
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by danjersey

there must be a better baseball movie to be made
you could do a steriod storie
home run heap



Bull Durham had quality moments.

The Rookie with Dennis Quaid was a feel good Disney movie, but I enjoyed it.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 02/25/2006 07:57:21
Message:

The Cave.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 02/25/2006 08:31:31
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

quote:
Originally posted by danjersey

there must be a better baseball movie to be made
you could do a steriod storie
home run heap



Bull Durham had quality moments.

The Rookie with Dennis Quaid was a feel good Disney movie, but I enjoyed it.



BD was good but Costner kind of bugs me.

Major League is a good one.

______________________________________________________________________________________________

"And that's when Abe Lincoln said ..'Don't diss my homies'."


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 02/25/2006 09:01:05
Message:

I watched Land Of The Dead again yesterday, I slept through most of it but there were some (unintentional?) comedy gold moments. Zombies are great.


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 02/25/2006 16:20:12
Message:

I was going to watch Bad Taste right now, but your negative comments about Land of the Dead makes me want to change my mind out of protest, Tre. Seriously, wtf? Twas one of last year's best movies (right behing the SpongeBob Squarepants Movie). I don't get what you didn't like about it.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 02/26/2006 10:55:54
Message:

The most recent movie I watched was "Polyester." I've seen better John Waters films, but there's always a kind of exaggerated humor to them that I like.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 02/28/2006 00:41:01
Message:

Walk The Line - J. Mangold: Really liked it. J. Phoenix was impressive, even in the singing parts, like R. Witherspoon. Makes me want to listen to more Mr Cash.






pas de bras pas de chocolat


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/01/2006 15:47:06
Message:

Lords of Dogtown. Personally, I loved it.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: danjersey
Replied on: 03/01/2006 19:55:25
Message:

GAME OVER - directed by Vikram Jayanti
chess games


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 03/02/2006 05:29:15
Message:

During the week, Welcome To Collinwood, music was good and it was wellpaced. Last night a BBC Arena documentary from 94 about Phil K Dick with Terry Gilliam and Elvis Costello, was interesting but they skimped on the March 74 stuff and didn´t show any of his friends talking about it, just some Aldiss fellow I´m not sure ever met him.

--


Buy your best friend flowers. Buy your lover a beer. Covet thy father. Covet thy neighbour's father. Honour thy lover's beer. Covet thy neighbour's father's wife's sister. Take her to bingo night.


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/02/2006 05:33:54
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

I was going to watch Bad Taste right now, but your negative comments about Land of the Dead makes me want to change my mind out of protest, Tre. Seriously, wtf? Twas one of last year's best movies (right behing the SpongeBob Squarepants Movie). I don't get what you didn't like about it.



Tell me you didn't change your mind! tell me!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/02/2006 06:54:27
Message:

HA! You'd like that wouldn't you
alright, I watched it. Good stuff except for a couple of things that bugged me:
- one of the guys (Ozzy's buddy) looked strangely like French singer Gerard Lenorman. Doesn't mean much to you but it's hard to keep thinking about him the whole movie.
- unfortunately I saw the French dubbed version, which was apparently translated using BabelFish. The dialog was atrocious and made no sense, and all the cult quotes were lost.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/02/2006 07:23:42
Message:

I've been on an Oscar-nominated kick:

NORTH COUNTRY

Typical Hollywood 'true story' - but a really strong trio of performances from Richard Jenkins, Sean Beam and Frances McDormand

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

I expected to hate it but totally enjoyed it. Keira Knightly really gives a great performance, and it doesn't get dull. I'm becoming everything the teenage Brian would've rebelled against - i like Jane Austen movies and cut my hair.

-Brian


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 03/03/2006 00:16:10
Message:

Napoleon Dynamite - it's just a little of an overstatement to say that was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Very few funny things happened, Napoleon wasn't likable or interesting, and as I think floop said a longtime ago they just seemed to be trying too hard to be weird.

And I like dumb movies.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/03/2006 05:37:43
Message:

JUNEBUG

You couldn't take your eyes off of Amy Adams - certainly an Oscar-winning performance. Funny, thoughtful movie all around.

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/03/2006 05:42:06
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by darwin

Napoleon Dynamite - it's just a little of an overstatement to say that was one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Very few funny things happened, Napoleon wasn't likable or interesting, and as I think floop said a longtime ago they just seemed to be trying too hard to be weird.

And I like dumb movies.



Yeah but what does floop know?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/04/2006 13:09:24
Message:

Movies I've recently watched: Two Bela Lugosi movies, Dark Eyes Of London and The Invisible Ghost, both silly fun. Peeping Tom, intriguing and a bit creepy in places. Seed Of Chucky, not particularly good, but the delectable Jennifer Tilly is a good sport and really takes the piss out of herself! The Dirty Dozen, enjoyable stuff. Devil's Nightmare, a silly 70's Euro-horror. The Land That Time Forgot, cheesy dinosaur fun. Oh, and I watched The Lord Of The Rings extended edition trilogy again!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/04/2006 13:23:26
Message:

Latin Kings: A Street Gang Story. It was pretty interesting. I'll never understand the gang mentality. Maybe it's because I'm from the suburbs.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 03/04/2006 13:54:43
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl
The Land That Time Forgot, cheesy dinosaur fun.
pas de dutchie!



LOL, sorry Carl . So you really have been over at your friends house watching videos all this time! I watched the commentry on my Brass Eye dvd last night, it's bizzarly hilarious. Chris Morris just pays some homeless drunks and junkies to ramble on over the 'Drugs' episode.




Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/04/2006 14:05:30
Message:

Well, not every day! ;) Yeah, I watched that Drugs episode with the commentary before, and I wasn't sure if it was for real or not!



pas de dutchie!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/06/2006 01:33:55
Message:

Gangs Of New York - M. Scorsese: we started watching it the other night, but after the first 10 minutes, we said to ourselves: this is unbearable, so we stopped. I think it's one of the first time it happens to me to stop watching a film at the beginning of it.






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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/06/2006 01:57:22
Message:

Uh? The first 10 minutes are amazing. And the rest ain't bad either. I'll never understand why people hate this film that much.

Yesterday I watched What's Eating Gilbert Grape. Lasse Hallstrom directs and Leonardo DiCaprio acts in a feel-good movie about an autistic boy and his obese mother in a redneck town, and I found it ok. Sometimes I'm appalled by my own artistic tastes. The day before I listened to the new Mariah Carey album and enjoyed it.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/06/2006 02:04:00
Message:

The first scene looks like a really bad video clip with a bad soundtrack IMO.







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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/06/2006 05:07:49
Message:

I watched The Machinist last night. Now THAT'S commitment to a role.

He should have won an oscar for it.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: kelladwella
Replied on: 03/06/2006 05:19:35
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Uh? The first 10 minutes are amazing. And the rest ain't bad either. I'll never understand why people hate this film that much.
...
Sometimes I'm appalled by my own artistic tastes.



Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/08/2006 01:33:48
Message:

Yesterday I finished watching Takashi Miike's "Dead Or Alive". I was quite disappointed, but it has a lot to do with the conditions in which I saw the movie (in small bits over 3 days, exhausted, and in an atrocious French version; I think they put more effort in dubbing an episode of Walker Texas Ranger than this movie. Hell, even Bad Taste was better dubbed than DOA). Plus the movie was overhyped as an ultraviolent, fast paced, gruesome flick, which it isn't. It's more like a so-so Kitano movie squeezed between a stunning opening scene and an incredible ending, both of which make the movie worth watching.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/08/2006 01:49:10
Message:

you saw the three parts of "Dead Or Alive"?








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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/08/2006 01:50:33
Message:

Nope, just the first one.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/08/2006 01:55:31
Message:

Supposed to be the best one, I missed the 3 movies when they came out.

Have you seen any others Miike movies?

I just saw Visitor Q and Audition.






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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2006 06:01:35
Message:

Audtion is gooooood.

One particularly nice scene.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/08/2006 07:19:38
Message:

yep, indeed...

kirikirikirikiri...






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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/08/2006 07:30:56
Message:

It was my first Miike film so I can't compare.
For tonight I'm hesitating between Wild Zero! and Dawn Of The Dead. I think DoTD is in French though so I might go for the former.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 03/08/2006 07:31:43
Message:

i've only seen DEAD OR ALIVE II from that trilogy, but it was some inspired filmmaking (especially the ending)

AUDITION is genius


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/08/2006 10:25:01
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

yep, indeed...

kirikirikirikiri...






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That's the first post to go through me.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/08/2006 18:17:23
Message:

I saw "The Serpent and the Rainbow" on Monday night. It was pretty good, but I think the Haitian cultural stuff was more interesting than the story.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 03/08/2006 18:51:16
Message:

TROLL 2 - not exaggerating at all when I say that this film has some of the worst acting ever commited to film. It was so terrible in fact that I couldn't help but enjoy it.

BEST LINES: MOM - "So do you guys have any coffee here?"
WEIRDO STORE OWNER - "WE DON'T HAVE COFFEE HERE! IT'S THE DEVILS DRINK!!"

Two thumbs up.

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"And that's when Abe Lincoln said ..'Don't diss my homies'."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/09/2006 05:41:16
Message:

I bet it isn't much worse than Alone In The Dark that I watch last night. I wish that's where this would have been left.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/09/2006 05:56:29
Message:

Yeah! Troll 2. Fantastic movie which has the peculiarity of not having a single Troll in it (they're goblins).

- Sheriff Freak: There're sandwiches for tonight! It'll go easier on you if you eat'em. Otherwise, we'll be forced to kill you VIOLENTLY!
- Drugstore Owner: It would be a shame! The blood would mix with the meat, and we'd have to leave it in vinegar for the whole night!

Read this message on the imdb forum for a good laugh: "Why Claudio Fragasso is a better director than Steven Spielberg"

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105643/board/nest/31387160


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 03/09/2006 13:41:48
Message:

CRASH (2004) -

Winner of Best Picture...big pile of steaming crap. Absolutely abysmal.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 03/11/2006 07:20:26
Message:

I actually sat through the The Who's "Tommy" yesterday. It was....Eh. Pretty dated.

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"And that's when Abe Lincoln said ..'Don't diss my homies'."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/12/2006 23:30:30
Message:

L'Ivresse Du Pouvoir - C. Chabrol: Very good one. Isabelle Hupert is brilliant. The others actors are very good too. Dialogs are remarkable. What is also good in that movie is that it's not over-simplificated or over-obliging at all even if the subject is complex.




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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/13/2006 08:28:58
Message:

At last I watched Wild Zero. And I was not disappointed. This might be the best movie ever made. Think "Bad Taste" where the boys would be replaced by the best (and coolest) Japanese hardcore punk band ever: Guitar Wolf. Instead of the chainsaw you got guitar swords and laser guitar picks, and half of the dialogs consists in Guitar Wolf yelling LOCK 'N' LOLL!! while Bass Wolf and Drum Wolf comb their hair. Now I need to find some good friends to play the drinking game along.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 03/13/2006 08:46:09
Message:

Over the weekend I watched Riot At The Rite, I guess you'd call it a TV movie. Although, it was on BBC2 so it's a bit classier than that suggests.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/classicaltv/riotattherite.shtml

I very much enjoyed it - it's about the opening on Stravinsky's The Rite Of Spring in Paris. I was familiar with the music from college, but it was good to see some historical context, and also how it went with the dancing. The acting was ace - Nijinsky was excellent and I really enjoyed Aidan MacArdle as Stravinksy.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 03/13/2006 09:00:03
Message:

Brokeback Mountain.

A really good film.

wilhelm


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/13/2006 11:03:29
Message:

"Love has no borders, nationalities or genders"

That's for you Denis.

BUBBLE - Entertaining enough, but not the 'masterpiece' it is hyped to be

-Brian


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/13/2006 11:14:34
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

At last I watched Wild Zero. And I was not disappointed. This might be the best movie ever made.

Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!



That's funny, Brian said exactly the same thing.

I thought it pretty good. Definitely enjoyable.

I watched Airplane last night. I HAD to show it to a girl who had never even heard of it before.

Well we ended up in bed so I guess it really IS a great film.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 03/13/2006 12:01:58
Message:

The Constant Gardener (2005) - Very, very good. Ralph Finnes was excellent...everyone was.

Jarhead (2005) - Stupid.

A History Of Violence (2005) - Cronenberg rocks. I love his ridiculous gore.


Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/13/2006 13:58:39
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Yeah! Troll 2. Fantastic movie which has the peculiarity of not having a single Troll in it (they're goblins).


That was so cheap. And you'd think the fact that the town was called Nilbog would be some clue for the victims...

Films I've seen lately:

La Dolce Vita: The only Fellini film I've seen, wonderful stuff, must have been a bit risque at the time. Lots of beutiful women, including of course Anita Ekberg (And I was really surprized to see Nico in it.)

Contamination: Kind of slow former video nasty (now rated 15!!), not too bad, a bit of an Alien rip-off if you ask me (exploding chests, pulsating cocoons).

The Brood: The uncut US version. Creepy Cronenberg stuff, saw the cut version years ago.

The Hills Have Eyes (2006): Saw this last night, nicely shot and atmospheric, with a good, creepy soundtrack. Pretty nasty and bloody. Quite tense and scary in places.

And I also saw Animal Farm again (not the porno!).

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/13/2006 14:35:30
Message:

Last Days.

Tough going.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/14/2006 01:20:59
Message:

The New World - T. Malick: I was really disappointed during the first half hour. Then I started to like the movie, and at the end, I think I really appreciated it. But I think it's the Malick movie that I like the less. Maybe too much voice off and and the music is sometimes unbearable. Mayber there's also too much camera moves sometimes (when it should have stayed static IMO)




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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/14/2006 01:37:39
Message:

Weird. I loved the music (especially the Wagner theme). I only saw Thin Red Line and the New World but I loved both, I'll try to check out the other 2.
Read an interesting article last week on how The New World is starting to become a cult movie in NYC, with lots of people going to midnight screenings again and again. Here it is from the Village Voice:

http://www.villagevoice.com/film/0610,hoberman,72427,20.html


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/14/2006 03:56:10
Message:

Yeah, the Wagner theme is great, indeed, in fact I was talking of other musical themes especially during the first hour.
You gotta see Badlands Denis. The music in this one is incredible.




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Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 03/14/2006 08:24:46
Message:

Gong Show "The Movie" - Gongoriffic!

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"Charity is doing something for others, while other people are watching."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/14/2006 09:33:13
Message:

THE RETURN OF THE SECAUCUS 7

Excellent, early John Sayles movie. THE BIG CHILL totally ripped this off

SERENITY

A fun, breezy sci-fi film

-Brian


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 03/14/2006 20:21:37
Message:

Howl's Moving Castle

Don't know what to say, truly amazing!




Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/14/2006 21:14:00
Message:

Watched the director's cut of Hellboy. Good fun, inventive and witty in places.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/20/2006 08:27:55
Message:

Watched this weekend:
- Almost Famous. Man, that sucked. I thought it'd be mildly good, but there was nothing to be saved from this crap. Oh yeah, they put a bunch of great Led Zep tunes in the soundtrack.
- The Hudsucker Proxy. Pretty good Coen movie.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Frog in the Sand
Replied on: 03/20/2006 08:41:34
Message:

Watched "K-19, the Widow Maker". Better than I expected.

Captain Alexei Vostrikov: How are the men?
Dr. Savran: How would I know? I don't know the first thing about radiation sickness.
Captain Alexei Vostrikov: Please....
Dr. Savran: I'm giving them aspirin. And I'm trying to prevent those who are dying from irradiating those of us who still have some hope.
Captain Alexei Vostrikov: Pull yourself together. You're an officer in the Soviet Navy. Go back and tell them that they're improving - as you say, you know nothing about radiation sickness. Perhaps they are...


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I joined the Cult of Le Cigaw Volanttt


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/21/2006 10:46:42
Message:

I saw "Hellraiser VII: Deader" last night. It didn't do much for me, but I want to see the entire series, damn it!



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/21/2006 11:10:40
Message:

Deader? It's called Deader? You gotta be shitting me?


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/22/2006 02:02:44
Message:

Yesterday I watched Raising Cain. I never thought I'd say this about a De Palma movie, but this film sucked. Terrible acting, subpar direction, lousy plot. Now I'm gonna buy the Phantom of the Paradise dvd to regain faith in my fave director ever.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/22/2006 02:09:42
Message:

??? I loved Raising Cain when I saw it. One of the best sequence shot of De Palma and of Cinema history is in this one.




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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/22/2006 02:18:52
Message:

De Palma makes the best sequence shot ever in each of his movies, but I didn't notice any in Raising Cain. Surely it can't be better than the beginning of Snake Eyes or Femme Fatale.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/22/2006 02:37:14
Message:

That's right... I haven't seen Femme Fatale, but I can assure you that the one that is in Raising Cain is perhaps as good as Snake Eye's one. Aaah, talking of these movies makes me want to see them again.





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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/22/2006 05:22:36
Message:

I just watched Hostel.

Bor-ing.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/22/2006 05:28:59
Message:

in the past week...

THE WEATHERMAN

Nic Cage's new career path has him playing the loser, and i sort of like it. It was ok.

THE DREAMERS

'Cept for the female lead's dinner plate sized nipples, nothing impressed me.

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

Fantastic - and Mario Bello, good Lord.

THE SQUID AND THE WHALE

Good, not great.

-Brian


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 03/22/2006 05:49:07
Message:

Two early David Lynch short films, Six Men Getting Sick Six Times (selfexplanatory) and Alphabet, about when his niece was reciting the alphabet in her sleep.
a documentary about chemtrails.

--


Gravy boat! Stay in the now!


Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 03/22/2006 07:52:20
Message:

I just watched the weatherman.

Not really what I was expecting.


Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/22/2006 14:14:13
Message:

The Hills Have Eyes. Well at least this one was better than the original.


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/22/2006 14:25:01
Message:

quote:
Deader? It's called Deader? You gotta be shitting me?


Yeah, they explain that the "Deaders" are a suicide cult in Romania. Whatever. It's a horrible title.

Last night, I watched "Caligula." There were a lot of sex scenes, and a lot of bare asses. Some of it came off as a bit gratuitous, like this one girl-on-girl scene that didn't seem to have anything to do with anything else. For the most part, though, I think it set the mood more than anything else. I mean, you can't make a movie about a crazy, perverted emperor without at least implying some crazy and perverted stuff, right? I didn't love it, but I don't agree with Roger Ebert's zero-star assessment, either.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: kathryn
Replied on: 03/22/2006 17:24:22
Message:

"Match Point," the first Woody Allen movie I've enjoyed in many moons.
Is Jonathan Rhys Witherspoon supposed to be handsome? I don't get it.


I got some heaven in my head


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 03/23/2006 04:57:15
Message:

He´s shooting a film in Barcelona next year.

--


Gravy boat! Stay in the now!


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/23/2006 06:09:14
Message:

V FOR VENDETTA

Good - i'd like to see it again

-Brian


Reply author: Newo
Replied on: 03/23/2006 09:50:56
Message:

I read the comic in Spanish, I wouldn´t mind seeing that movie.

--


Gravy boat! Stay in the now!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/23/2006 12:58:41
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by VoVat

Last night, I watched "Caligula." There were a lot of sex scenes, and a lot of bare asses. Some of it came off as a bit gratuitous, like this one girl-on-girl scene that didn't seem to have anything to do with anything else. For the most part, though, I think it set the mood more than anything else. I mean, you can't make a movie about a crazy, perverted emperor without at least implying some crazy and perverted stuff, right? I didn't love it, but I don't agree with Roger Ebert's zero-star assessment, either.


Being funded by Penthouse Films, those porn scenes were added.

Saw Spider last night, strange and intriguing stuff. Very nicely shot by David Croenenberg.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/23/2006 15:04:57
Message:

The King Of New York - A. Ferrara: I like Walken's character, he's great. The shots of the city are beautiful. I guess I liked it.




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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/23/2006 16:05:42
Message:

That's a film I'd like to see, but have never got around to checking out!

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/25/2006 00:42:52
Message:

Watched Grave Of The Fireflies last night, a Studio Ghibli anime movie based on a semi-autobiographical book about the struggles of a Japanese boy and his little sister during WWII. Wow. What a great film. I was actually moved to tears. It's not just a very moving film, it's just beautifully crafted;it moves along very naturally, but it's never boring. Roger Ebert belives it belongs in a list of the greatest war movies of all time, and I can see why. It's maybe the best 'adult' animation I've ever seen.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 03/25/2006 09:03:51
Message:

I watched The Sound of Music. It really is "The timeless classic every family should share" as the box so confidently states.

I actually was quite touched as I watched it, and the music is beautiful. If I were a girl I'd be all over the captain as well.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: Superabounder
Replied on: 03/25/2006 09:08:08
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

in the past week...

A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE

Fantastic - and Mario Bello, good Lord.




No kidding...Maria Bello is incredibly hot. She was my favorite thing about that movie.

(Had to throw that in to make up for my previous post's sexual ambiguity)



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside


Reply author: darwin
Replied on: 03/25/2006 09:20:32
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Superabounder

I watched The Sound of Music. It really is "The timeless classic every family should share" as the box so confidently states.

I actually was quite touched as I watched it, and the music is beautiful. If I were a girl I'd be all over the captain as well.



I tend to think of human beings as huge rubbery test tubes, too, with chemical reactions seething inside



Yes and Julie Andrews was/is a hottie. Mary Poppins also holds up well for family fare.


Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 03/25/2006 09:26:14
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is

The King Of New York - A. Ferrara: I like Walken's character, he's great. The shots of the city are beautiful. I guess I liked it.




pas de bras pas de chocolat


Plus, how can you not like something with David Caruso in?

I watched The Proposition a couple of days ago. Now that there is how films should be made: beautifully shot, awesome soundtrack and some superb acting.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 03/25/2006 10:43:35
Message:

Mem. of a Geshia and Syranna. Both good.


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/25/2006 12:54:39
Message:

THE EXORCISM OF EMILY ROSE

Better than i expected...

-Brian


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 03/25/2006 13:24:28
Message:

Ghost in the Shell, not as blown away with it as I would have been if I'd seen it when I was sixteen when it came out. I've gone soft from watching too much Miyazaki stuff.




Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/25/2006 17:02:14
Message:

I really liked that, actually. If you haven't seen it already, you should check out Grave Of The Fireflies (which I mentioned above), Bar, it's directed by Miyazaki collegue Isao Takahata.

pas de dutchie!


Reply author: HeywoodJablome
Replied on: 03/26/2006 19:19:47
Message:

Inside Man - Spike Lee's best since Bamboozled. Clive Owen is the man. Denzel was great as usual. Great story. And best of all the pizza they gave the hostages to eat were inside boxes with the Sal's logo on them, a la "Do the Right Thing."

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"Charity is doing something for others, while other people are watching."


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/27/2006 01:46:55
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by therewererumours

Ghost in the Shell, not as blown away with it as I would have been if I'd seen it when I was sixteen when it came out. I've gone soft from watching too much Miyazaki stuff.







I just watched Avalon last night: I wanted to see that one for so long, and at the end I thought: there was no need to hurry. I don't like the end at all (the "colour part"), kinda grotesque. Ghost In The Shell and Innocence were great, but this one...
Videodrome or ExistenZ are much much better in that sort of thing.




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Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 03/27/2006 06:12:24
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I really liked that, actually. If you haven't seen it already, you should check out Grave Of The Fireflies (which I mentioned above), Bar, it's directed by Miyazaki collegue Isao Takahata.

pas de dutchie!



I'm working on my Studio Ghibli collection Carl. From what I've heard Grave Of The Fireflies sounds like an interesting watch. I've got Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. I really want to get My Neighbour Totoro, Castle In The Sky and Porco Rosso, all of which I have to watch with my neice. I havn't seen Avalon Cassandra is, "Videodrome or ExistenZ are much much better in that sort of thing" and much better then The Matrix which ripped alot of things off from Ghost in the Shell.




Reply author: The Holiday Son
Replied on: 03/27/2006 06:20:11
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by cassandra is
I just watched Avalon last night: I wanted to see that one for so long, and at the end I thought: there was no need to hurry. I don't like the end at all (the "colour part"), kinda grotesque.

HERESY !


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/27/2006 06:54:53
Message:

I knew you would say something like that...




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Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/27/2006 13:35:49
Message:

I saw "Hellworld," the eighth and last (for now, anyway) movie in the Hellraiser series. It pretty much sucked, but my completist tendencies required me to watch it.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/27/2006 17:43:04
Message:

quote:
Originally posted by therewererumours

quote:
Originally posted by Carl

I really liked that, actually. If you haven't seen it already, you should check out Grave Of The Fireflies (which I mentioned above), Bar, it's directed by Miyazaki collegue Isao Takahata.

pas de dutchie!



I'm working on my Studio Ghibli collection Carl. From what I've heard Grave Of The Fireflies sounds like an interesting watch. I've got Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle. I really want to get My Neighbour Totoro, Castle In The Sky and Porco Rosso, all of which I have to watch with my neice. I havn't seen Avalon Cassandra is, "Videodrome or ExistenZ are much much better in that sort of thing" and much better then The Matrix which ripped alot of things off from Ghost in the Shell.







As I'm sure your aware, the Ghibli collection has been reissued recently (actually, I'm sure many are being given a DVD release for the first time). Funnily enough, they had the new collection edition of Spirited Away for €8.99 in HMV, although the original 2-disc version is the better release it seems. I have that and the excellent Princess Mononoke (and GOTF, of course). I'd like to check out Howl's, maybe I'll rent it first! One annoying thing about the release of Princess Mononoke I have, is that the subtitles are only for the English track!

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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/28/2006 19:06:52
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Mario Bava's Hatchet For The Honeymoon. Good fun psycho killer movie, some wonderful camera shots. Also watched a good doco about Bava, which, ridiculously, didn't name the folks interviewed for it. Some of them you'd know, other's it's like...."Why didn't they put the names on the screen?!"

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Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/28/2006 23:01:07
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl

Mario Bava's Hatchet For The Honeymoon. Good fun psycho killer movie, some wonderful camera shots. Also watched a good doco about Bava, which, ridiculously, didn't name the folks interviewed for it. Some of them you'd know, other's it's like...."Why didn't they put the names on the screen?!"

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I really loved that one.




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Reply author: Homers_pet_monkey
Replied on: 03/29/2006 03:41:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Carl



Good fun psycho killer movie,

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Sicko!


I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/29/2006 05:45:06
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Actually, the Patrick Bateman character seems like he was inspired by the killer in Hatchet For The Honeymoon...at the start of that film, he's shaving and getting ready for the day, and talking in his mind about how insignificant human life is!!

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Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 03/29/2006 07:33:03
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HAVOC

The most unintentionally hillarious movie since GIGLI. I saw the trailer and knew it'd be great/terrible. Very worth it

Also, just watched the first 4 episodes of the last season of SIX FEET UNDER

-Brian


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/30/2006 03:07:15
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Watched Kryzsztof Kieslowski's A Short Film About Love last night. Great. Not a typical love story, it really deals with the lonliness and isolation people feel.

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Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 03/31/2006 00:24:56
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Tightrope - R. Tuggle: Can't say it was bad, but can't say it was good. Clint Eastwood's great like always (in fact that's the best thing in that movie ).




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Reply author: Cheeseman1000
Replied on: 03/31/2006 00:34:03
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Tsotsi - excellent, excellent film.


I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 03/31/2006 01:26:45
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Space Cowboys - the second part (when they go into space) wasn't as good as I remembered, but the first half is really great.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 03/31/2006 06:51:51
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V For Vendetta-Not as bad as some reviews I've seen suggested, it was a little bit obvious and clunky in parts, but watchable!

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Reply author: TRANSMARINE
Replied on: 03/31/2006 13:15:24
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quote:
Originally posted by vilainde

Space Cowboys - the second part (when they go into space) wasn't as good as I remembered, but the first half is really great.


Denis

I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!



Oh my god, vilainde.

Hank the 8th was a duplicated man

-bRIAN


Reply author: VoVat
Replied on: 03/31/2006 21:35:38
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On Tuesday, I saw "Ginger Snaps 2," which was pretty good. It was less complicated than the first movie. And on Thursday, I saw "Word Wars," a documentary about Scrabble championships, which was interesting.



"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares."


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/02/2006 07:00:08
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I watched the rest of Season 5 of SIX FEET UNDER

Much better than Season 4

-Brian


Reply author: Daisy Girl
Replied on: 04/02/2006 14:24:38
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Syranna and the Corpse Bride - both worth watching


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 04/02/2006 15:51:45
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Catch Me If You Can - S. Spielberg: good one.




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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/03/2006 00:08:18
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I liked it the first time at the theater but it bored me yesterday night.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 04/03/2006 11:22:39
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Forgotten Silver - P. Jackson: I did not like it.




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Reply author: offerw
Replied on: 04/03/2006 11:36:15
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Hedwig and the angry inch.

Loved it. The DVD has loads of extras.

wilhelm


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/04/2006 07:28:09
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Watched over the last few days:

Capturing The Friedmans: Good doc film about a middle-class family from Great Neck, NY, who's lives were turned upside down when their father and youngest son were accussed of child molestation. It seems like the shocking stuff they were accussed off was perhaps completely fabricated, but the troubled father of the family definitely had paedophilic material and had apparently admitted commiting some offences against minors in the past. Dismaying, depressing, film, but it's worth watching.

The Cat And The Canary: Fun 70's humourous horror remake of an older film, about a bunch of people spending the night in a house where they have gathered for the reading of a will. Some nice, funny touches.

Vampyres: Saucy 70's lesbian vampire flick, with lots of blood. Great classic English horror atmos!

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Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/04/2006 07:31:19
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i watched THE ISLAND which was kind of dumb



"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” - General George S. Patton


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/04/2006 09:03:53
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yeah, it's kind of dumb. It's kind of a huge pile of crap too. For fuck's sake, they cast Scarlett Johansson and manage to make her not look sexy. WTF

Yesterday I watched a movie with Vince Vaughn and John Travolta, which I have forgotten everything about today.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 04/04/2006 10:42:57
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The Big Sky - H. Hawks: Quite good.




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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/05/2006 03:12:49
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Heat last night. Good stuff. Lots of interesting trivia on the IMDB about it-Jon Voight's character was based on Eddie Bunker (Mr. Blue in Resevoir Dogs), and Denis Farina was a consultant on the film.

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Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 04/06/2006 02:01:44
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Play Misty For Me - C. Eastwood: Maybe not as good as I expected, but I liked it even if I found it uneven.




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Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/06/2006 05:55:06
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Saw Spike Lee's Inside Man and then later Black Christmas yesterday. Inside Man was a good hostage thriller, well directed and acted, with a sense of humour. Watched Black Christmas at a friend's house, good 1974 Canadian slasher movie, and as the DVD cover says, "before Halloween...before Friday The 13th...." and it really is notable for coming before these movies. Creepy stuff, with a touch of comedy here and there. Margot Kidder, John Saxon and Keir Dullea are in it, along with Olivia Hussey (saw The Cat And The Canary, which she appeared in, the other night), and, as my mate spotted, one the main actors in The Brood. Good stuff, with an ambiguous ending.

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Reply author: starmekitten
Replied on: 04/09/2006 03:55:22
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Being There - awesome.

gosh, the monkey song just came on the radio


Reply author: Broken Face
Replied on: 04/09/2006 05:42:21
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OLDBOY - great film with one of the best surprise endings ever

-Brian


Reply author: floop
Replied on: 04/09/2006 10:47:55
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i want to see all this guys movies


"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” - General George S. Patton


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/09/2006 13:24:50
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quote:
Originally posted by Broken Face

OLDBOY - great film with one of the best surprise endings ever

-Brian




I bought that the other day in a sale. Great movie. I was just thinking of buying Howl's up in the video shop, they have it a bit cheaper than a lot of shops. The Studio Ghibli collection DVDs are quite generally pricey here, around the €30 mark, although Spirted Away seems to be going cheap everywhere.


Reply author: therewererumours
Replied on: 04/09/2006 17:30:12
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quote:
Originally posted by floop



i want to see all this guys movies


"May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” - General George S. Patton




I think I've watched it about five times now. All his movies are worth seeing. Watched The Good Girl tonight. Aniston was just about watchable in it, her face looks like it's made out of plastic and she's always looks like she's afraid to touch her hair in case she messes up her famous locks. Apart from it being a nice little black comedy it's got some of my favorite people in it, Zooey Deschanel and John Doe. I watched The Girl On the Bridge last night as well. Really beautiful looking love story with Daniel Auteuil and Vanessa Paradis. I really liked it, plus I didn't realize Paradis is such a good actress.

Carl, Howl's is twentyfour euro in HMV for the two disc Studio Ghibli Collection and Steam Boy is only twentyone euro there as well.


black, it was always black......


Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/10/2006 00:36:10
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On Saturday I watched The Ice Age 2. It bored me. I'm not a fan of this type of cartoons anyway (the only exception being Nemo).
Yesterday I watched The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. Good stuff.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


Reply author: Carl
Replied on: 04/11/2006 09:59:28
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A Peter Jackson double bill the other night:

King Kong: Which reminds me, I was suppossed to bring it back to the video shop yesterday!probably best watched in the cinema, but still packs a punch on the small screen. I like the use of eerie, spacey music in the spider pit sequence, kind of reminds me of part of some game, one of the Resident Evil games maybe, where there's lot's of horrible stuff going on but the music is oddly serene. I'm waiting for the extended edition before I splash out!

The Frighteners Director's Cut: I hadn't seen the normal version, actually. I enjoyed it, although it looses it's edge a bit towards the end. John Astin (Gomez in the original The Addams Family, and father of Sean, who of course plays Sam in the Rings movies) is great as ghostly cowboy The Judge, in fact it's a pity he isn't in more of the movie. And Jeffrey 'Reanimator' Combs is funny as the FBI investigator, he gives a kind of Jim Carrey-on-drugs performance! Also, I knew R. Lee Ermey was in it, but I didn't think he played a ghostly take-off of his character from Full Metal Jacket!! Look out for PJ as a piercing-encrusted biker!

(BTW, thanks for the heads-up on the Ghibli DVDs, Barry!)


Reply author: cassandra is
Replied on: 04/11/2006 10:42:01
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Night of the Living Dead - G. A. Romero: It's the third time I watch it, and I'm still amazed by so much genius and cheek.




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Reply author: vilainde
Replied on: 04/12/2006 00:41:11
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Final Destination - lots of fun despite the average acting, bland characters and the lack of girls in underwear (it's a horror b-movie! There HAS to be girls in underwear!). The plot is great and the actions scenes were really good too. Makes me want to see both sequels.


Denis


I love Guitar Wolf from the Erath!


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