Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 264

innerSpaceman · 11-19-2007, 05:06 PM

Oh, I agree. Jones's Sheriff was what the movie was about.

Spoiler:

But what seemed to me to be the "message" of the film, concisely delivered in the title, did not - in my mind - really play out in the film. Or not enough to satisfy me at any rate.

Gemini Cricket · 11-19-2007, 10:03 PM

Hee hee.
I got Hairspray on DVD one day early.
Ha ha. Stupid people at Ralph's putting it out too early.
Haw haw.

Gemini Cricket · 11-21-2007, 01:14 PM

I watched Spirited Away again last night.
It's totally mesmerizing.
Beautiful film.
I think Porco Rosso is still my favorite, but this one's cool, too.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 11-21-2007, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I watched Spirited Away again last night.
It's totally mesmerizing.
Beautiful film.
I think Porco Rosso is still my favorite, but this one's cool, too.

Sweet! I think my favorite is Music of the Heart.

Gemini Cricket · 11-21-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

Sweet! I think my favorite is Music of the Heart.

I don't think I've ever seen that one.

innerSpaceman · 11-21-2007, 05:47 PM

I like Howl's Moving Castle because it puts me to sleep.

That's right .... it's so psychenautic, it can trance you out from it's oddball strangeness. Love it love it. Can't say which is my favorite Miyazaki, but this one's in the top tier.

wendybeth · 11-21-2007, 09:47 PM

When I am having a hard time getting to sleep, I pop in Howls or Spirited Away- it's not that they're boring (far from it, actually) but they are kind of soothing and before I know it I'm asleep. I absolutely love those films.

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-25-2007, 10:41 AM

What I'm about to say will either identify me either as unsophisticated, or a brave and intelligent woman.

I'm Not There is not a very good movie. It has some really great performances, and I do admire its balls-out-of-the-box strivings. But I do think it's possible to strive to storytell in a new way (a way that intends to pay homage to the musical style of a master bull**** artist) and have that storytelling fall flat on its face.

The critics seem to disagree. I am wondering if this is genuine appreciation or Emperor's New Clothes syndrome. In any case, the film seems to be a ride, and either you enjoy it or you don't. If you see it, do go into it with an open mind and prepare for some significant confusion (even if you are familiar with Dylan history.) Because the title is apt - this is a retelling of an enigmatic man who has not been captured in this film any more than in any other interview or documentary. Perhaps that was its point - but I'm not sure I'm willing to spend my time in a quest for someone who's not there.

In other news... I never thought I'd say it, but I think Affleck has a career. And by "Affleck," I mean both Ben (as a director) and Casey (as a leading man.) Gone Baby Gone was terrific. Not flawless, but definitely a sign of great things to come from the brother duo.

Alex · 11-25-2007, 10:52 AM

Enjoyed Beowulf when I saw it at a press screening but Lani was interested and she picked it last night so I saw it again. Was really surprised how poorly it played on a second consideration. I actually started to nod off during the last battle sequence.

Chernabog · 11-25-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I think Porco Rosso is still my favorite, but this one's cool, too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

Sweet! I think my favorite is Music of the Heart.

Wow... Those are my bottom two Studio Ghibli films. Actually, I really really hate Music of the Heart -- the only redeeming thing was the Engrish singing of "Country Roads" that I used to sing at top volume, which would drive my roommate nuts.

Contly load! Take me home! To the prace! I berong!

Besides that, oh my god I have never seen a more boring or pointless anime in my life. What about it did you find good, I'm curious?

Porco Rosso was cute, but it would have been better

Spoiler:

I saw it, and sorta went... wha? That's it?!? Meh.

My favorite is still Princess Mononoke, with Spirited Away a very close second.

11-19-2007, 05:06 PM	#2631
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, I agree. Jones's Sheriff was what the movie was about. Spoiler: I guess I just wish he would have found out it's no country for old men after having some contact with the overblown and out-of-control evil of modern times, rather than simply arriving too late. zapppop hated that the scene Jones was too late for happened off screen, but I liked that ambiguity and the message it relayed to me. But what seemed to me to be the "message" of the film, concisely delivered in the title, did not - in my mind - really play out in the film. Or not enough to satisfy me at any rate.
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11-19-2007, 10:03 PM	#2632
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Hee hee. I got Hairspray on DVD one day early. Ha ha. Stupid people at Ralph's putting it out too early. Haw haw.
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11-21-2007, 01:14 PM	#2633
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I watched Spirited Away again last night. It's totally mesmerizing. Beautiful film. I think Porco Rosso is still my favorite, but this one's cool, too.
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11-21-2007, 05:47 PM	#2636
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I like Howl's Moving Castle because it puts me to sleep. That's right .... it's so psychenautic, it can trance you out from it's oddball strangeness. Love it love it. Can't say which is my favorite Miyazaki, but this one's in the top tier.
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11-21-2007, 09:47 PM	#2637
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	When I am having a hard time getting to sleep, I pop in Howls or Spirited Away- it's not that they're boring (far from it, actually) but they are kind of soothing and before I know it I'm asleep. I absolutely love those films. __________________
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11-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#2638
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	What I'm about to say will either identify me either as unsophisticated, or a brave and intelligent woman. I'm Not There is not a very good movie. It has some really great performances, and I do admire its balls-out-of-the-box strivings. But I do think it's possible to strive to storytell in a new way (a way that intends to pay homage to the musical style of a master bull**** artist) and have that storytelling fall flat on its face. The critics seem to disagree. I am wondering if this is genuine appreciation or Emperor's New Clothes syndrome. In any case, the film seems to be a ride, and either you enjoy it or you don't. If you see it, do go into it with an open mind and prepare for some significant confusion (even if you are familiar with Dylan history.) Because the title is apt - this is a retelling of an enigmatic man who has not been captured in this film any more than in any other interview or documentary. Perhaps that was its point - but I'm not sure I'm willing to spend my time in a quest for someone who's not there. In other news... I never thought I'd say it, but I think Affleck has a career. And by "Affleck," I mean both Ben (as a director) and Casey (as a leading man.) Gone Baby Gone was terrific. Not flawless, but definitely a sign of great things to come from the brother duo.
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11-25-2007, 10:52 AM	#2639
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Enjoyed Beowulf when I saw it at a press screening but Lani was interested and she picked it last night so I saw it again. Was really surprised how poorly it played on a second consideration. I actually started to nod off during the last battle sequence.
	Submit to Quotes