Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 500

mousepod · 11-13-2009, 07:10 PM

All of the reviews I've read and heard (from critics I trust) say that Fantastic Mr. Fox is more a Wes Anderson movie than a Roald Dahl movie. Which isn't a bad thing. I look forward to seeing it. I'm disappointed that my favorite local theater is showing 2012, though.

innerSpaceman · 11-13-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm not particularly a Wes fan. I liked Rushmore and Life Aquatic a lot ... much less so The Royal Tennenbaums and Dar Jeiling Express (sp?).

But it seems a good trio of Anderson, Dahl and the screenplay by that Noah guy who wrote The Squid and the Whale, which was the subject of some posts here a few days ago.

It's gotten pretty RAVE reviews, I like the subject matter, I like the voice actors, I like the look of the film ... so what's not to entice??

flippyshark · 11-13-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

On another note, now that's it's out ... I'm lukewarm about seeing 2012.

I'm still weirdly jazzed about it, but that feeling may wear off before its 2 hours and 40 minutes are over. In any case, I plan to give it a shot on
Sunday.

Gemini Cricket · 11-13-2009, 10:57 PM

So, The Wizard of Oz is on TBS. So, of course, I had to watch it. It's irresistible to some of us gays. It's like a gay moth being lured in by a pink flame.

There are some funny moments in this film. It's been awhile since I've seen it.

The Scarecrow talking about how he was attacked by the Winged Monkeys:

Scarecrow: First they took my legs off and they threw them over there! Then they took my chest out and they threw it over there!
Tin Woodsman: Well, that's you all over!

That's hysterical!

ETA: Also, I remember when I was young, I had no idea that all the men Dorothy and friends talked to in Oz were played by the same actor, Frank Morgan.

I never noticed the score playing "Night on Bald Mountain" before when the Scarecrow and friends enter the witch's castle.

I also didn't notice before that the witch's guards were green like her.

Another cool quote:

Wicked Witch of the West: The last to go will see the first three go before her.

Anyway, just a couple of tidbits I wanted to share.

innerSpaceman · 11-13-2009, 11:24 PM

Next week alone: A repeat in I forget which theater of the screening that sold out all shows last month when the DVD was released ... AND ... a screening of The Wizard of Oz video synchronized with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon audio ... at I forget which venue, but that sounds like a HOOT!

I still have yet to watch the Blu-ray mousepod procured for me at great effort.

But, um, GC ... there's a lot you apparently never noticed about this film. May have to inspect your gay moth card.

innerSpaceman · 11-13-2009, 11:25 PM

Next week alone: A repeat in I forget which theater of the screening that sold out all shows last month when the DVD was released ... AND ... a day or so later, a screening of The Wizard of Oz video synchronized with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon audio ... at I forget which venue, but that sounds like a HOOT!

I still have yet to watch the Blu-ray mousepod procured for me at great effort.

But, um, GC ... there's a lot you apparently never noticed about this film. May have to inspect your gay moth card.

Cadaverous Pallor · 11-14-2009, 08:56 AM

Hmm, I've noticed all the things GC never noticed. I watched this every year on TV growing up and I'd be surprised if there were something I haven't noticed....

innerSpaceman · 11-14-2009, 09:59 AM

By the way, the restored Wizard of Oz one-night encore is Tuesday, November 17 at various theaters.

The Wizard of Oz / Dark Side of the Moon screening is the following evening, November 18, at "The Actors' Gang at the Ivy Substation," 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City (310-838-4264) - 8pm, $10. That's kinda in my neighborhood, so if anyone's interested ....

I tried this once at home, and it was pretty cool.

flippyshark · 11-14-2009, 10:28 AM

At the "Dark Side of the Moon' screening, what do they do when the album ends? There's still a lot of movie left at that point.

innerSpaceman · 11-14-2009, 11:07 AM

That's a good question. Fly out here and find out!

(in my private screening, I just turned the movie off)

11-13-2009, 07:10 PM	#4991
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	All of the reviews I've read and heard (from critics I trust) say that Fantastic Mr. Fox is more a Wes Anderson movie than a Roald Dahl movie. Which isn't a bad thing. I look forward to seeing it. I'm disappointed that my favorite local theater is showing 2012, though. __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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11-13-2009, 08:22 PM	#4992
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I'm not particularly a Wes fan. I liked Rushmore and Life Aquatic a lot ... much less so The Royal Tennenbaums and Dar Jeiling Express (sp?). But it seems a good trio of Anderson, Dahl and the screenplay by that Noah guy who wrote The Squid and the Whale, which was the subject of some posts here a few days ago. It's gotten pretty RAVE reviews, I like the subject matter, I like the voice actors, I like the look of the film ... so what's not to entice??
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11-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#4994
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	So, The Wizard of Oz is on TBS. So, of course, I had to watch it. It's irresistible to some of us gays. It's like a gay moth being lured in by a pink flame. There are some funny moments in this film. It's been awhile since I've seen it. The Scarecrow talking about how he was attacked by the Winged Monkeys: Scarecrow: First they took my legs off and they threw them over there! Then they took my chest out and they threw it over there! Tin Woodsman: Well, that's you all over! That's hysterical! ETA: Also, I remember when I was young, I had no idea that all the men Dorothy and friends talked to in Oz were played by the same actor, Frank Morgan. I never noticed the score playing "Night on Bald Mountain" before when the Scarecrow and friends enter the witch's castle. I also didn't notice before that the witch's guards were green like her. Another cool quote: Wicked Witch of the West: The last to go will see the first three go before her. Anyway, just a couple of tidbits I wanted to share.
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11-13-2009, 11:24 PM	#4995
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Next week alone: A repeat in I forget which theater of the screening that sold out all shows last month when the DVD was released ... AND ... a screening of The Wizard of Oz video synchronized with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon audio ... at I forget which venue, but that sounds like a HOOT! I still have yet to watch the Blu-ray mousepod procured for me at great effort. But, um, GC ... there's a lot you apparently never noticed about this film. May have to inspect your gay moth card.
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11-13-2009, 11:25 PM	#4996
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Next week alone: A repeat in I forget which theater of the screening that sold out all shows last month when the DVD was released ... AND ... a day or so later, a screening of The Wizard of Oz video synchronized with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon audio ... at I forget which venue, but that sounds like a HOOT! I still have yet to watch the Blu-ray mousepod procured for me at great effort. But, um, GC ... there's a lot you apparently never noticed about this film. May have to inspect your gay moth card.
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11-14-2009, 08:56 AM	#4997
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Hmm, I've noticed all the things GC never noticed. I watched this every year on TV growing up and I'd be surprised if there were something I haven't noticed.... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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11-14-2009, 09:59 AM	#4998
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	By the way, the restored Wizard of Oz one-night encore is Tuesday, November 17 at various theaters. The Wizard of Oz / Dark Side of the Moon screening is the following evening, November 18, at "The Actors' Gang at the Ivy Substation," 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City (310-838-4264) - 8pm, $10. That's kinda in my neighborhood, so if anyone's interested .... I tried this once at home, and it was pretty cool.
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11-14-2009, 10:28 AM	#4999
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	At the "Dark Side of the Moon' screening, what do they do when the album ends? There's still a lot of movie left at that point.
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11-14-2009, 11:07 AM	#5000
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That's a good question. Fly out here and find out! (in my private screening, I just turned the movie off)
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