Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 396

flippyshark · 01-13-2009, 12:42 AM

Oh, the spanking gag? Yes, that is a groaner for sure. I could scarcely believe it when I saw it. As I recall, it is possible to stop the film before its final dramatic scene and retain the play's downbeat finish.

Not Afraid · 01-13-2009, 01:16 AM

Miss Butter-Wouldn't-Melt Fern.

(Sorry, for some reason that line from Bad Seed has always stuck.)

Gemini Cricket · 01-13-2009, 01:53 AM

I saw Gaslight the other day. Loved it. Can't believe I have never seen it. I think this was a mousepod recommendation, but I'm not sure.

Gemini Cricket · 01-13-2009, 05:52 PM

"He could crack a coconut open with those knees, if he could get them together."

innerSpaceman · 01-21-2009, 04:54 PM

Gonna Netflix it someday for sure.

Alex · 01-21-2009, 07:27 PM

Trailer doesn't do anything for me, and the synopsis doesn't help.

Certainly doesn't mean it isn't a good movie but what I've seen wouldn't have me putting out any money for it.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-26-2009, 05:46 PM

Without combing back through the thread, I believe it was Alex who made the comment of Langella's Nixon that it started out not seeming right, but eventually "locked in" (my term) and became very compelling. If I am remembering that comment correctly, I totally agree. I was having much trouble accepting him as Nixon for the first couple of scenes, but it eventually clicked and I thoroughly enjoyed the portrayal.

I wonder how much of my initial inability to accept it has to do with the fact that my mental model of Nixon is entirely saturated by Billy West's ridiculous version.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-26-2009, 09:37 PM

I think Frost should interview Bush.

Alex · 01-26-2009, 10:05 PM

Just keep in mind that the movie (and play) tweaked that drama of it all.

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-27-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Just keep in mind that the movie (and play) tweaked that drama of it all.

Ok - I think the fictional character of Frost should interview a fictional character of Bush that actually admits wrongdoing. I'd at least leave the theater satisfied.

01-13-2009, 12:42 AM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Oh, the spanking gag? Yes, that is a groaner for sure. I could scarcely believe it when I saw it. As I recall, it is possible to stop the film before its final dramatic scene and retain the play's downbeat finish.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Miss Butter-Wouldn't-Melt Fern. (Sorry, for some reason that line from Bad Seed has always stuck.)
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01-13-2009, 01:53 AM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I saw Gaslight the other day. Loved it. Can't believe I have never seen it. I think this was a mousepod recommendation, but I'm not sure.
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01-13-2009, 05:52 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	"He could crack a coconut open with those knees, if he could get them together."
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Gonna Netflix it someday for sure.
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01-21-2009, 07:27 PM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Trailer doesn't do anything for me, and the synopsis doesn't help. Certainly doesn't mean it isn't a good movie but what I've seen wouldn't have me putting out any money for it.
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01-26-2009, 05:46 PM	#7
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Without combing back through the thread, I believe it was Alex who made the comment of Langella's Nixon that it started out not seeming right, but eventually "locked in" (my term) and became very compelling. If I am remembering that comment correctly, I totally agree. I was having much trouble accepting him as Nixon for the first couple of scenes, but it eventually clicked and I thoroughly enjoyed the portrayal. I wonder how much of my initial inability to accept it has to do with the fact that my mental model of Nixon is entirely saturated by Billy West's ridiculous version. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I think Frost should interview Bush.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Just keep in mind that the movie (and play) tweaked that drama of it all.
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