Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 360

Alex · 07-22-2008, 09:44 PM

Let's see other than The Dark Knight, other recent viewings:

Mongol - This was nominated for Best Foreign Language film at last February's Academy Awards and was the submission from Kazakhstan. Though it was made by a Russian, funded from Germany, and mostly filmed in Mongolia. It is supposed to be the first film in a trilogy documenting the life of Temudjin, otherwise known as Genghis Khan. It's is a bit ponderous at times but beautifully photographed. I sometimes felt I was missing points of culture that were just assumed but overall I enjoyed it a lot and look forward to the future installments. The film is entirely in Mongolian (with, I think, some bits of Chinese) and subtitled.

Dawn of the Dead - The 2004 remake with Vingh Rhames. I'm not particularly a fan of the zombie genre and this one did nothing to change my mind. But I was being lazy on the couch and sat through it anyway.

Look Back in Anger - A 1958 UK film starring Richard Burton, Mary Ure, and Clarie Bloom. Essentially an early example of the "screwed up people behaving like screwed up people" genre of movie that I find so annoying. I just don't really have my empathy for people who wallow in their own ****.
Based on a stage play and not much was done to make it into a movie. Kind of felt like a rehearsal by Burton for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? though this movie doesn't have the snap or pacing of that one.

Not Afraid · 07-22-2008, 10:41 PM

The very first theater monologue I ever did was from Look Back in Anger.

Gemini Cricket · 07-22-2008, 10:55 PM

I ran into Steve Carell at a 7-11 just minutes ago. He was talking to some fans inside. He seems like a very nice guy. Kinda buff, too.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-23-2008, 08:30 AM

Saw Once. Very sweet, though it didn't blow me away. I have to say I watched the guy's guitar fingering more than anything during the music scenes.

Very cute, very sweet, that's about it, though the music was very good. Not sure if I'll buy the music or not.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-23-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Saw Once. Very sweet, though it didn't blow me away. I have to say I watched the guy's guitar fingering more than anything during the music scenes.

Very cute, very sweet, that's about it, though the music was very good. Not sure if I'll buy the music or not.

Loved the music more than the film, which felt like a very long music video in some places. There was that absolutely joyful scene where the musicians record their first song in the studio: LOVED. Also loved how the romance played out. Definitely recommend the soundtrack and their other albums...

Moonliner · 07-25-2008, 08:02 AM

So which movie is going to win more Razzies?

"Meet Dave" or this X-Files thing?

Ghoulish Delight · 07-25-2008, 08:31 AM

Love Guru

alphabassettgrrl · 07-25-2008, 10:34 AM

I hope X-Files isn't as bad as it seems. Gillian doesn't look like herself, which bothers me to no end, and even Mulder looks haggard. As noted on www.gofugyourself.com, they've killed off all the characters that people care about, so what's the interest in the movie?

I'll still see it because I'm a huge fan of Gillian but I'm not expecting much. ::sigh::

innerSpaceman · 07-25-2008, 10:39 AM

I'll see it because I was such a big X-Files fan (who wisely jumped ship just as it jumped shark), but it's getting some pretty poor reviews. Waaaa!

Alex · 07-25-2008, 10:41 AM

I'm playing hookie today and I'm probably going to go see (no, I'm not playing hookie to see it, it is just a way to pass some time).

07-22-2008, 09:44 PM	#3591
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Let's see other than The Dark Knight, other recent viewings: Mongol - This was nominated for Best Foreign Language film at last February's Academy Awards and was the submission from Kazakhstan. Though it was made by a Russian, funded from Germany, and mostly filmed in Mongolia. It is supposed to be the first film in a trilogy documenting the life of Temudjin, otherwise known as Genghis Khan. It's is a bit ponderous at times but beautifully photographed. I sometimes felt I was missing points of culture that were just assumed but overall I enjoyed it a lot and look forward to the future installments. The film is entirely in Mongolian (with, I think, some bits of Chinese) and subtitled. Dawn of the Dead - The 2004 remake with Vingh Rhames. I'm not particularly a fan of the zombie genre and this one did nothing to change my mind. But I was being lazy on the couch and sat through it anyway. Look Back in Anger - A 1958 UK film starring Richard Burton, Mary Ure, and Clarie Bloom. Essentially an early example of the "screwed up people behaving like screwed up people" genre of movie that I find so annoying. I just don't really have my empathy for people who wallow in their own ***. Based on a stage play and not much was done to make it into a movie. Kind of felt like a rehearsal by Burton for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?* though this movie doesn't have the snap or pacing of that one.
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07-22-2008, 10:41 PM	#3592
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The very first theater monologue I ever did was from Look Back in Anger.
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07-22-2008, 10:55 PM	#3593
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I ran into Steve Carell at a 7-11 just minutes ago. He was talking to some fans inside. He seems like a very nice guy. Kinda buff, too.
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07-23-2008, 08:30 AM	#3594
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Saw Once. Very sweet, though it didn't blow me away. I have to say I watched the guy's guitar fingering more than anything during the music scenes. Very cute, very sweet, that's about it, though the music was very good. Not sure if I'll buy the music or not. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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07-25-2008, 08:02 AM	#3596
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	So which movie is going to win more Razzies? "Meet Dave" or this X-Files thing? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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07-25-2008, 08:31 AM	#3597
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Love Guru __________________ '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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07-25-2008, 10:34 AM	#3598
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	I hope X-Files isn't as bad as it seems. Gillian doesn't look like herself, which bothers me to no end, and even Mulder looks haggard. As noted on www.gofugyourself.com, they've killed off all the characters that people care about, so what's the interest in the movie? I'll still see it because I'm a huge fan of Gillian but I'm not expecting much. ::sigh:: __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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07-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#3599
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'll see it because I was such a big X-Files fan (who wisely jumped ship just as it jumped shark), but it's getting some pretty poor reviews. Waaaa!
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07-25-2008, 10:41 AM	#3600
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm playing hookie today and I'm probably going to go see (no, I'm not playing hookie to see it, it is just a way to pass some time).
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