Miscellaneous Movie Musings

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

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There's also something great about having one star play themselves and another play fawning fan. Too funny.

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I'm ashamed to admit that, discussing this particular point after the movie, I thought, "Weren't they in a movie together?" and couldn't come up with it. Considering the # of times I've seen that movie it shouldn't have been that hard to come up with.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

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I'm ashamed to admit that, discussing this particular point after the movie, I thought, "Weren't they in a movie together?" and couldn't come up with it. Considering the # of times I've seen that movie it shouldn't have been that hard to come up with.

I need to see that one. I haven't yet.

[Ghoulish Delight]

It's dumb, but funny dumb.

ETA: we're talking about Kingpin, for those not reading spoilers

[Gemini Cricket]

I like dumb sometimes.


Inherit the Wind is on TCM right now. I love that movie.

[cirquelover]

We just came home from This Is It. The boy became a big fan of Michael Jackson a few years ago after he saw Thriller. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would but it also made me a little sad.

He had a very talented crew of young people backing him up. Some of those dancers were amazing young talents.

[Gemini Cricket]

I watched The Miracle Worker last night. What a wonderful flick. The scene where she's teaching Helen Keller to use a spoon was fantastic. Such a powerful scene. I loves Anne Bancroft.

[Ghoulish Delight]

An open letter from Joss Whedon to the owners of the Terminator franchise:

Dear Sirs/Ma'ams,

I am Joss Whedon, the mastermind behind Titan A.E., Parenthood (not the movie) (or the new series) (or the one where 'hood' was capitalized 'cause it was a pun), and myriad other legendary tales. I have heard through the 'grapevine' that the Terminator franchise is for sale, and I am prepared to make a pre-emptive bid RIGHT NOW to wrap this dealio up. This is not a joke, this is not a scam, this is not available on TV. I will write a check TODAY for $10,000, and viola! Terminator off your hands.

No, you didn't miscount. That's four -- FOUR! -- zeroes after that one. That's to show you I mean business. And I mean show business. Nikki Finke says the Terminator concept is played. Well, here's what I have to say to Nikki Finke: you are a fine journalist and please don't ever notice me. The Terminator story is as formative and important in our culture -- and my pretend play -- as any I can think of. It's far from over. And before you Terminator-Owners (I have trouble remembering names) rush to cash that sweet cheque, let me give you a taste of what I could do with that franchise:

1) Terminator... of the Rings! Yeah, what if he time-travelled TOO far... back to when there was dragons and wizards? (I think it was the Dark Ages.) Hasta La Vista, Boramir! Cool, huh? "Now you gonna be Gandalf the Red!" RRRRIP! But then he totally helps, because he's a cyborg and he doesn't give a s#&% about the ring -- it has no power over him! And he can carry it AND Frodo AND Sam AND f@%& up some orcs while he's doing it. This stuff just comes to me. I mean it. (I will also offer $10,000 for the Lord of the Rings franchise).

2) More Glau. Hey. There's a reason they're called "Summer" movies.

3) Can you say... musical? Well don't. Even I know that's an awful idea.

4) Christian Bale's John Connor will get a throat lozenge. This will also help his Batwork (ten grand for that franchise too, btw.)

5) More porn. John Connor never told Kyle Reese this, but his main objective in going to the past was to get some. What if there's a lot of future-babies that have to be made? Cue wah-wah pedal guitar -- and dollar signs!

6) The movies will stop getting less cool.

Okay. There's more -- this brain don't quit! (though it has occasionally been fired) -- but I think you get my drift. I really believe the Terminator franchise has only begun to plumb the depths of questioning the human condition during awesome stunts, and I'd like to shepherd it through the next phase. The money is there, but more importantly, the heart is there. But more importantly, money. Think about it. End this bloody bidding war before it begins, and put the Terminator in the hands of someone who watched the first one more than any other movie in college, including "Song of Norway" (no current franchise offer). Sincerely, Joss Whedon.

[Gemini Cricket]

Boy, is there any movie that's as jolly and as fancy free as The Grapes of Wrath? (I love this film and consider it to be a masterpiece but, boy, it's sad.)

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I saw Hamlet 2 Monday night. I didn't especially care for it. A lot of that was due to the way it was marketed. According to the ads, it was going to be a hilarious romp. Sure, there was humor, but it was very subtle and dry. I didn't dislike the film and there were several scenes/events in it that I quite enjoyed. But as a whole, I don't think I'd recommend it.
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I just saw the trailer for How to Train Your Dragon. I think that film has potential, but I remain cautious because it could easily slip into being cloying and/or preachy.

[Morrigoon]

Oh dear, Alex is telling me I simply must see that, too...