Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 140

Alex · 12-19-2006, 04:38 PM

Yeah, I want to see that one because I've heard that Peter O'Toole is great in it. Seeing the trailer before The Queen, left me flat, though.

Not Afraid · 12-19-2006, 04:46 PM

Venus is also written by Hanif Kureishi (Fanny and Rosie Get Laid & My Beautiful Launderette).

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!

Look what I just found - to be released Januray 30th!

VIVA PEDRO!!!!!

Alex · 12-19-2006, 08:05 PM

I just saw a commercial for the Little Miss Sunshine DVD release.

I can't believe it but it prominently features the end of the movie. If you have any interest in seeing the movie and haven't yet, close your eyes whenever this commercial comes on. You deserve to be caught by surprise.

innerSpaceman · 12-19-2006, 08:29 PM

1) The Borat frat boy suit was NOT thrown out. The judge declined to have their scene cut from the DVD, but their suit proceeds for damages.

A man whose scene in a restaurant restroom was not in the finished film is also suing to make sure he is not featured in any DVD "extras" - and he's suing the restaurant for allowing them to film in their restroom. He didn't sign any release at all. I suppose so many people claiming they were duped into signing releases on false pretenses could be bandwagon jumping ... or it could be a pattern of foul play on the part of the filmmakers.

I just don't know of any foulplay on the part of Mel Gibson's recent filmmaking project. And I'm frankly miffed at the double standard he got from the press for violence no more gory than many a standard action film.

2) Natalie Portman was so-so in Garden State, but was so amazing in both Closer and her Cold Mountain cameo that it's clear to me she can still act.

3) I finally saw The Departed last night. All the participants can act, but that doesn't save this film for me. I thought it decidedly Meh, though there was some suspense in the dueling ratfinks scenario.

CoasterMatt · 12-19-2006, 08:36 PM

The other day I watched a great Jonathan Demme DVD double feature - Stop Making Sense (Special Edition) and Silence of the Lambs.

CoasterMatt · 12-20-2006, 09:15 PM

Tonight, after a really good day at work (not being sarcastic), I watched The Blues Brothers, and now I'm watching Cool Hand Luke - ain't this the life?

Alex · 12-20-2006, 09:26 PM

I saw that Cool Hand Luke is on AMC and I considered watching it (there is nothing on) but I find I just can't watch movies on commercial TV anymore. The first time a commercial comes on I switch channels and forget to come back.

The last two days of BART riding I've watched Find Me Guilty and The Assassination of Richard Nixon.

Find Me Guilty isn't great but it is good and has a suprising performance from Vin Diesel. The best thing about the movie is it is about a jury getting snowed by a likable guy who did horrible things and what it actually does is snow the viewer. In the end you can't really disapprove of the jurors because you realize you've fallen into the same trap.

I don't like Sean Penn. Even when he is just barely tolerable he is annoying (Mystic River, for example) and most of the time he is deplorable. I don't know why I can't stand him, but I can't. Anyway, The Assassination of Richard Nixon provides a character where I find he fits perfectly and is tolerable: delusional loser. Being able to tolerate him for once allowed me to enjoy this little drama of psychological decline.

After a couple more sessions of trying I'm still only about 60% through Kurosawa's Lower Depths. Yet I'm determined to get through it all. Can't say I'm enjoying it at all though.

Moonliner · 12-20-2006, 09:39 PM

Modern marvels is doing WDW tonight.

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-20-2006, 11:24 PM

American Splendor, finally! Incredible movie. Giamatti has balls of steel to portray someone who we see on the screen ourselves. He totally pulls it off, too. The phone book bit is my favorite part. I'm also glad the Revenge of the Nerds quotes that have been featured on Jonesy's Jukebox many times have been explained.

katiesue · 12-21-2006, 09:23 AM

I watched Little Miss Sunshine last night, really loved it.

12-19-2006, 04:38 PM	#1391
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yeah, I want to see that one because I've heard that Peter O'Toole is great in it. Seeing the trailer before The Queen, left me flat, though.
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12-19-2006, 04:46 PM	#1392
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Venus is also written by Hanif Kureishi (Fanny and Rosie Get Laid & My Beautiful Launderette). OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!! Look what I just found - to be released Januray 30th! VIVA PEDRO!!!!! Last edited by Not Afraid : 12-19-2006 at 05:07 PM.
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12-19-2006, 08:05 PM	#1393
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I just saw a commercial for the Little Miss Sunshine DVD release. I can't believe it but it prominently features the end of the movie. If you have any interest in seeing the movie and haven't yet, close your eyes whenever this commercial comes on. You deserve to be caught by surprise.
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12-19-2006, 08:29 PM	#1394
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	1) The Borat frat boy suit was NOT thrown out. The judge declined to have their scene cut from the DVD, but their suit proceeds for damages. A man whose scene in a restaurant restroom was not in the finished film is also suing to make sure he is not featured in any DVD "extras" - and he's suing the restaurant for allowing them to film in their restroom. He didn't sign any release at all. I suppose so many people claiming they were duped into signing releases on false pretenses could be bandwagon jumping ... or it could be a pattern of foul play on the part of the filmmakers. I just don't know of any foulplay on the part of Mel Gibson's recent filmmaking project. And I'm frankly miffed at the double standard he got from the press for violence no more gory than many a standard action film. 2) Natalie Portman was so-so in Garden State, but was so amazing in both Closer and her Cold Mountain cameo that it's clear to me she can still act. 3) I finally saw The Departed last night. All the participants can act, but that doesn't save this film for me. I thought it decidedly Meh, though there was some suspense in the dueling ratfinks scenario.
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12-19-2006, 08:36 PM	#1395
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	The other day I watched a great Jonathan Demme DVD double feature - Stop Making Sense (Special Edition) and Silence of the Lambs. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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12-20-2006, 09:15 PM	#1396
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Tonight, after a really good day at work (not being sarcastic), I watched The Blues Brothers, and now I'm watching Cool Hand Luke - ain't this the life? __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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12-20-2006, 09:26 PM	#1397
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I saw that Cool Hand Luke is on AMC and I considered watching it (there is nothing on) but I find I just can't watch movies on commercial TV anymore. The first time a commercial comes on I switch channels and forget to come back. The last two days of BART riding I've watched Find Me Guilty and The Assassination of Richard Nixon. Find Me Guilty isn't great but it is good and has a suprising performance from Vin Diesel. The best thing about the movie is it is about a jury getting snowed by a likable guy who did horrible things and what it actually does is snow the viewer. In the end you can't really disapprove of the jurors because you realize you've fallen into the same trap. I don't like Sean Penn. Even when he is just barely tolerable he is annoying (Mystic River, for example) and most of the time he is deplorable. I don't know why I can't stand him, but I can't. Anyway, The Assassination of Richard Nixon provides a character where I find he fits perfectly and is tolerable: delusional loser. Being able to tolerate him for once allowed me to enjoy this little drama of psychological decline. After a couple more sessions of trying I'm still only about 60% through Kurosawa's Lower Depths. Yet I'm determined to get through it all. Can't say I'm enjoying it at all though.
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12-20-2006, 09:39 PM	#1398
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Modern marvels is doing WDW tonight. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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12-20-2006, 11:24 PM	#1399
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	American Splendor, finally! Incredible movie. Giamatti has balls of steel to portray someone who we see on the screen ourselves. He totally pulls it off, too. The phone book bit is my favorite part. I'm also glad the Revenge of the Nerds quotes that have been featured on Jonesy's Jukebox many times have been explained. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-21-2006, 09:23 AM	#1400
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I watched Little Miss Sunshine last night, really loved it. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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