Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel - Page 47

Strangler Lewis · 04-20-2010, 12:56 PM

I have mixed feelings about the "man in his suit takes his ease" look. I don't think it's classy to not be able to wait to rip off that tie. The look is really only a good look if it's understood that it's driven by practicality, i.e., that one has not had a chance to go home and change or, as in Clooney's case, that one has packed lightly. I doubt Cary Grant was ever shown going to an event in a suit but without a properly knotted tie.

Gemini Cricket · 04-20-2010, 01:40 PM

The African Queen is on DVD. Yay! Got it the other day with a giftcard from my b-day! I love this movie. So glad it's finally on DVD.

Ghoulish Delight · 04-20-2010, 09:04 PM

Hah, with Dr. Parnassus under his belt, it seems like Gilliam has found the fortitude to tempt fate once again

SzczerbiakManiac · 04-21-2010, 01:25 PM

I saw Clash of the Titans in 3D last night. My expectations were low and it didn't disappoint. But Sam Worthington in a tunic made everything okay.

Some gripes:

Spoiler:

I want a suit of armor just like the one Zeus wore.

innerSpaceman · 04-21-2010, 02:25 PM

Yeah, I was warned about the 3-D, so stayed away from that ... and lo and behold, really enjoyed Clash of the (non) Titans. Sam Worthington was the weak link for me. Pretty guy, but he had as much charisma as a toilet paper roll in this particular role.

So ... um, no one wants to talk about Kick-Ass?????

Gemini Cricket · 04-21-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

So ... um, no one wants to talk about Kick-Ass?????

Didn't see it.
Haven't been to the movies in awhile.

Alex · 04-21-2010, 04:35 PM

I'll talk about it. My opinion of it has degraded in the days since I saw it. The way it is dishonest with its own premise annoys me more as I think about it more.

Cadaverous Pallor · 04-21-2010, 05:38 PM

Dying to see Kick-Ass. I think we'll be on top of new DVD releases via Netflix from now on.

Another example - we just added Dr. Parnassus, which is available in a week! w00t!!

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 04-21-2010, 09:59 PM

Saw a research screening of "Dinner for Schmucks" last night. Paul Rudd plays the same guy he always does but was happy to see Steve Correll break out of his typical "office" guy. Movie was funny but you see the end coming miles away.

Tonight - Clash of the Titans. Entertaining but can't stand Sam Worthington. The "Crackin" looked like Godzilla from the last film. Entertaining is about all I can give it.

Looking forward to Kick-Ass - saw the end which, sad, is not as violent as the Graphic Novel was.

innerSpaceman · 04-22-2010, 10:27 AM

Alex, I'm not sure what you mean about Kick-Ass being "dishonest with its premise." If you'd care to elaborate, I'd like to consider it.

But I give lots of leeway to a comedy to be internally inconsistent. I didn't notice anything of the sort, but maybe it's because I was laughing too hard.

04-20-2010, 12:56 PM	#1
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I have mixed feelings about the "man in his suit takes his ease" look. I don't think it's classy to not be able to wait to rip off that tie. The look is really only a good look if it's understood that it's driven by practicality, i.e., that one has not had a chance to go home and change or, as in Clooney's case, that one has packed lightly. I doubt Cary Grant was ever shown going to an event in a suit but without a properly knotted tie. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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04-20-2010, 01:40 PM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The African Queen is on DVD. Yay! Got it the other day with a giftcard from my b-day! I love this movie. So glad it's finally on DVD.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Hah, with Dr. Parnassus under his belt, it seems like Gilliam has found the fortitude to tempt fate once again __________________ '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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04-21-2010, 01:25 PM	#4
SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	I saw Clash of the Titans in 3D last night. My expectations were low and it didn't disappoint. But Sam Worthington in a tunic made everything okay. Some gripes: Spoiler: There are no titans in this film (nor the 1981 original, IIRC). I realize "titan" nowadays just refers to something big/powerful, but when you're dealing with ancient Greek myths, it means something very specific. Why did they blatantly point out they only had one coin for Charon the Boatman and then totally gloss over how they escaped the Undeworld? Wow the 3D sucked. It looked like a bunch of 2D cutouts meandering about on a 3D plane. So painfully obviously a rushed job. I've seen 3D conversions done well and this was not one of those instances. I want a suit of armor just like the one Zeus wore. __________________
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04-21-2010, 02:25 PM	#5
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yeah, I was warned about the 3-D, so stayed away from that ... and lo and behold, really enjoyed Clash of the (non) Titans. Sam Worthington was the weak link for me. Pretty guy, but he had as much charisma as a toilet paper roll in this particular role. So ... um, no one wants to talk about Kick-Ass?????
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04-21-2010, 04:35 PM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'll talk about it. My opinion of it has degraded in the days since I saw it. The way it is dishonest with its own premise annoys me more as I think about it more.
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04-21-2010, 05:38 PM	#8
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Dying to see Kick-Ass. I think we'll be on top of new DVD releases via Netflix from now on. Another example - we just added Dr. Parnassus, which is available in a week! w00t!!
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04-21-2010, 09:59 PM	#9
Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	Saw a research screening of "Dinner for Schmucks" last night. Paul Rudd plays the same guy he always does but was happy to see Steve Correll break out of his typical "office" guy. Movie was funny but you see the end coming miles away. Tonight - Clash of the Titans. Entertaining but can't stand Sam Worthington. The "Crackin" looked like Godzilla from the last film. Entertaining is about all I can give it. Looking forward to Kick-Ass - saw the end which, sad, is not as violent as the Graphic Novel was.
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04-22-2010, 10:27 AM	#10
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Alex, I'm not sure what you mean about Kick-Ass being "dishonest with its premise." If you'd care to elaborate, I'd like to consider it. But I give lots of leeway to a comedy to be internally inconsistent. I didn't notice anything of the sort, but maybe it's because I was laughing too hard.
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