What Swanky Things are you Watching? - Page 47

Tito's Kitten · 09-28-2005, 01:15 AM

I am very excited about this new show Hand Made Modern with Todd Oldham on HGTV. A couple of the projects are already sparking my interest but I was very excited to see him do a little feature on my favorite melmac dinnerware designer Russel Wright. The only issue with the show so far is he had Elizabeth Berkley come and help him do this string art project and I can't believe how tan-orexic and scary she really has become.....creepy...

€uroMeinke · 11-04-2005, 11:15 AM

Being sick, I've had some time to spend with the DVD collection. I watched I Heart Huckabees again and followed it up with a viewing with one of the commentary's. I swear this is one of those films that I imagine someone made just for me, becasue I honestly can't see many people really appreciating it for it's playfull take on philisophic issues. As with the first time I saw it, I desperately wish I could be an existential detective in real life.

Last night I started to view one of my favorite films, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. An extrememly sexy love story set around the Prague Spring of 1968. I love the characters caught in the midst of politics as they struggle with their own needs, desires, and weaknesses. Its a film that often has me weeping in anticipation of some of the sadder scenes, but I love each character's quest for happiness amidst the tummult of the world and other people.

In my mental queue is Wim Wenders Until the End of the World - I recently acquired a copy of the 3 disk directors cut, and am thinking about blocking out a day to indulge myself with that one.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-04-2005, 11:34 AM

I heart I Heart Huckabees. I really had little hope for it going in. Something about the ad campaign made it seem too pretentious . But by god did they make a brilliant movie. "How am I not myself?"

BryceCal · 11-09-2005, 01:02 PM

I recently rented Gotcha, a 1987 film with Dr. Green from E.R. with a full set of hair, freakin amazing I know! Also rented Final Destination 1 and 2, never saw them before, made me freak out about death for a couple of weeks, always a good thing!

Prudence · 11-12-2005, 12:40 AM

Almost Live reruns are swanky! I love late-nite teevee.

€uroMeinke · 12-27-2005, 11:00 AM

For Christmas, Not Afraid got me the complete Matt Helm. We saw the Silencers on Christmas Eve - OMG what a swank-fest! Dean Martin as an over the top secret agent, ridiculous gadgetry including a station wagon that converts into a bedroom with a mini-bar. I can't wait to see the rest.

Not Afraid · 01-03-2006, 09:34 PM

Well, we've now see all 4 Swank Helm films and what a load of fun they are! Pure over-the-top swankiness sprinkled with inside jokes and sexy women. Lovey Cravesit!

We also spend some time with a bunch of other pus$y-themed films recently:

Faster Pussycat Kill Kill
The Cat from Outer Space
The Pink Panther
Kiki's Delivery Service

are the one's I remember watching (or sleeping thru due to sleep deprivation).

Our DVD collection has improved dramatically lately.

Not Afraid · 03-12-2006, 09:58 AM

Ugh. I'm reminded why I don't pay to go to see films very often.

I'm dog sitting and raided the DVD collections yesterday. For purely John Cusack reasons, I choose to watch Must Love Dogs. What an incredibly trite and insipid little film! I need to remember that enormous marketing campaigns do not make for a decent film. Yeah, I was familiar with the film but not familiar enough to avoid it. Oh well.

Meanwhile, we also watched Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers, which was much more satisfying in a zen sort of way. At least the mood and the activity made some semblance of sense.

I will try to make better choices this week.

Matterhorn Fan · 03-12-2006, 10:25 AM

This weekend I was reminded that not everything featuring William Shatner is fun.

DisneyDaniel · 03-16-2006, 11:23 AM

Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges. What a great film! Not just a typical Western, the film deals heavily in themes of morality, courage vs. reason, and conviction vs. popularity. The excellent storyline is enhanced by almost "real time" filming that builds suspense and maintains a constant sense of time-running out--with characters' paths intersecting at "High Noon." The black-and-white film is also beautifully shot, well edited, and highlighted by Gary Cooper's convincing portrayal of a marshall's last duty on his last day on the job.

09-28-2005, 01:15 AM	#1
Tito's Kitten Still in love with Ben Gibbard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: where soul meets body Posts: 180	I am very excited about this new show Hand Made Modern with Todd Oldham on HGTV. A couple of the projects are already sparking my interest but I was very excited to see him do a little feature on my favorite melmac dinnerware designer Russel Wright. The only issue with the show so far is he had Elizabeth Berkley come and help him do this string art project and I can't believe how tan-orexic and scary she really has become.....creepy... __________________ Who the hell needs a damn signature anyway?
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11-04-2005, 11:15 AM	#2
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Being sick, I've had some time to spend with the DVD collection. I watched *I Heart Huckabees* again and followed it up with a viewing with one of the commentary's. I swear this is one of those films that I imagine someone made just for me, becasue I honestly can't see many people really appreciating it for it's playfull take on philisophic issues. As with the first time I saw it, I desperately wish I could be an existential detective in real life. Last night I started to view one of my favorite films, *The Unbearable Lightness of Being. An extrememly sexy love story set around the Prague Spring of 1968. I love the characters caught in the midst of politics as they struggle with their own needs, desires, and weaknesses. Its a film that often has me weeping in anticipation of some of the sadder scenes, but I love each character's quest for happiness amidst the tummult of the world and other people. In my mental queue is Wim Wenders Until the End of the World* - I recently acquired a copy of the 3 disk directors cut, and am thinking about blocking out a day to indulge myself with that one. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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11-04-2005, 11:34 AM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I heart *I Heart Huckabees*. I really had little hope for it going in. Something about the ad campaign made it seem too pretentious . But by god did they make a brilliant movie. "How am I not myself?" __________________ '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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11-09-2005, 01:02 PM	#4
BryceCal Its Rex Manning Day! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wish I was in Cali Posts: 14	Movies I recently rented Gotcha, a 1987 film with Dr. Green from E.R. with a full set of hair, freakin amazing I know! Also rented Final Destination 1 and 2, never saw them before, made me freak out about death for a couple of weeks, always a good thing!
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11-12-2005, 12:40 AM	#5
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Almost Live reruns are swanky! I love late-nite teevee. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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12-27-2005, 11:00 AM	#6
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	For Christmas, Not Afraid got me the complete Matt Helm. We saw the Silencers on Christmas Eve - OMG what a swank-fest! Dean Martin as an over the top secret agent, ridiculous gadgetry including a station wagon that converts into a bedroom with a mini-bar. I can't wait to see the rest. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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01-03-2006, 09:34 PM	#7
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, we've now see all 4 Swank Helm films and what a load of fun they are! Pure over-the-top swankiness sprinkled with inside jokes and sexy women. Lovey Cravesit! We also spend some time with a bunch of other pus$y-themed films recently: Faster Pussycat Kill Kill The Cat from Outer Space The Pink Panther Kiki's Delivery Service are the one's I remember watching (or sleeping thru due to sleep deprivation). Our DVD collection has improved dramatically lately.
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03-12-2006, 09:58 AM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Ugh. I'm reminded why I don't pay to go to see films very often. I'm dog sitting and raided the DVD collections yesterday. For purely John Cusack reasons, I choose to watch Must Love Dogs. What an incredibly trite and insipid little film! I need to remember that enormous marketing campaigns do not make for a decent film. Yeah, I was familiar with the film but not familiar enough to avoid it. Oh well. Meanwhile, we also watched Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers, which was much more satisfying in a zen sort of way. At least the mood and the activity made some semblance of sense. I will try to make better choices this week.
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03-12-2006, 10:25 AM	#9
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	This weekend I was reminded that not everything featuring William Shatner is fun.
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03-16-2006, 11:23 AM	#10
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	Recently watched High Noon, the classic and much-applauded 1952 Western starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and (a young) Lloyd Bridges. What a great film! Not just a typical Western, the film deals heavily in themes of morality, courage vs. reason, and conviction vs. popularity. The excellent storyline is enhanced by almost "real time" filming that builds suspense and maintains a constant sense of time-running out--with characters' paths intersecting at "High Noon." The black-and-white film is also beautifully shot, well edited, and highlighted by Gary Cooper's convincing portrayal of a marshall's last duty on his last day on the job. __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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