Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 159

€uroMeinke · 02-04-2007, 11:55 AM

Saw Rocky Horror Picture Show last night, for what must be the first time in 15 to 20 years. After getting over the personal Horror of realizing that I first saw the film when Morigoon was 1, I was amazed at how it has evolved over time.

Back in the day, we just saw the movie, threw rice, toilet paper, toast, and bantered with the film. Nowadays, there's an elaborate pre-show. Last night included a band, an animated short, previews for the Princess Bride, not to mention complete choreographed announcement and virgin ceremony all with their own sets of scripted call and responses. (honestly, this old-time was starting to wonder if they still watched the film) It seems the film now has every pause filled with some comment of other, many completely new to me. I'm still also not used to the on stage actors, which result in rules about throwing things on stage, though I did enjoy the stripper for the credits.

All in all still a fun show/experience, though the abundance of scantily clad 16-year olds did make me feel like a bit of a pederast, it's still something one should do at least once to see what all the fuss is about.

Alex · 02-04-2007, 02:36 PM

Just saw Notes on a Scandal and it is a rock solid performance from Judi Dench.

I've now seen all five nominations for Best Actress and I would rank them (from top to bottom):

Penelope Cruz - Volver
Judi Dench - Notes on a Scandal
Kate Winslett - Little Children
Helen Mirren - The Queen
Meryl Streep - The Devil Wears Prada

All moot of course, since Mirren will win in a landslide. It has been decreed.

Was less impressed by Cate Blanchett, though she does do a pretty good orgasm (if you ignore the fact that it is being provided by a 15-year-old). Bill Nighy continues to impress me with every appearance on screen. He doesn't have much time to do anything and still does more than you could fairly expect.

It is very unflinching and I am glad it doesn't romanticize any of the three relationships in the movie. Could have done without the final scene in the movie but pointless prologues seem to be all the fashion these days. People apparently just can't live without certainty as to what happens after the actual end of the story.

SzczerbiakManiac · 02-09-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Saw Rocky Horror Picture Show last night... it's still something one should do at least once to see what all the fuss is about.

I wholeheartedly agree!

Did you see Midnight Insanity at the Queen Mary?

€uroMeinke · 02-09-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SzczerbiakManiac

I wholeheartedly agree!

Did you see Midnight Insanity at the Queen Mary?

That be the one

Alex · 02-09-2007, 04:15 PM

Watched Radio Days, speaking of Woody Allen, today. That was a big lump of nothing. I know it is well regarded but other tham some interesting moments I'll have completely forgotten it by the time I sleep tonight.

Ghoulish Delight · 02-06-2007, 10:39 PM

Woohoo, another one off the AFI 100 list. Network.

That movie delivers. Save for Dunaway's performance (I'm sure I'm committing some sort of sacrilege, but sorry, she was bad) I thought it was damn near perfect. It tackles so many issues so well, and remains entirely relevant. Just outstanding.

What I want to know is, how many times has Lewis Black seen this movie, because his act might as well just be called an impersonation of Peter Finch's performance.

wendybeth · 02-06-2007, 10:43 PM

I agree with your asessment of Network, GD. Great movie, still very relevant, and Faye Dunaway is only so-so in this. Truth be told, I can't watch her anymore- Mommy Dearest keeps popping up in my head every time I see her. I

Gemini Cricket · 02-06-2007, 11:14 PM

"Why can't you give me the respect that I'm entitled to? Why can't you treat me like I would be treated by any stranger on the street?"

innerSpaceman · 02-06-2007, 11:21 PM

Box Office Poison!

flippyshark · 02-06-2007, 11:59 PM

Oy! I just watched Mommie Dearest recently. (It had been a while, and WOW, I had forgotten how overwhelming Ms. Dunaway was.) I was curious to hear John Waters commentary, but was surprised to find that for the most part, he defends the movie and Faye's performance. I can't quite agree with him, and yes, it will be hard to watch her in anything else without thinking of her shouting,"Tina! Fetch me the axe!"

Network is a remarkable film, though.

02-04-2007, 11:55 AM	#1
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Saw Rocky Horror Picture Show last night, for what must be the first time in 15 to 20 years. After getting over the personal Horror of realizing that I first saw the film when Morigoon was 1, I was amazed at how it has evolved over time. Back in the day, we just saw the movie, threw rice, toilet paper, toast, and bantered with the film. Nowadays, there's an elaborate pre-show. Last night included a band, an animated short, previews for the Princess Bride, not to mention complete choreographed announcement and virgin ceremony all with their own sets of scripted call and responses. (honestly, this old-time was starting to wonder if they still watched the film) It seems the film now has every pause filled with some comment of other, many completely new to me. I'm still also not used to the on stage actors, which result in rules about throwing things on stage, though I did enjoy the stripper for the credits. All in all still a fun show/experience, though the abundance of scantily clad 16-year olds did make me feel like a bit of a pederast, it's still something one should do at least once to see what all the fuss is about. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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02-04-2007, 02:36 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Just saw Notes on a Scandal and it is a rock solid performance from Judi Dench. I've now seen all five nominations for Best Actress and I would rank them (from top to bottom): Penelope Cruz - Volver Judi Dench - Notes on a Scandal Kate Winslett - Little Children Helen Mirren - The Queen Meryl Streep - The Devil Wears Prada All moot of course, since Mirren will win in a landslide. It has been decreed. Was less impressed by Cate Blanchett, though she does do a pretty good orgasm (if you ignore the fact that it is being provided by a 15-year-old). Bill Nighy continues to impress me with every appearance on screen. He doesn't have much time to do anything and still does more than you could fairly expect. It is very unflinching and I am glad it doesn't romanticize any of the three relationships in the movie. Could have done without the final scene in the movie but pointless prologues seem to be all the fashion these days. People apparently just can't live without certainty as to what happens after the actual end of the story.
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02-09-2007, 04:15 PM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Watched Radio Days, speaking of Woody Allen, today. That was a big lump of nothing. I know it is well regarded but other tham some interesting moments I'll have completely forgotten it by the time I sleep tonight.
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02-06-2007, 10:39 PM	#6
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Woohoo, another one off the AFI 100 list. Network. That movie delivers. Save for Dunaway's performance (I'm sure I'm committing some sort of sacrilege, but sorry, she was bad) I thought it was damn near perfect. It tackles so many issues so well, and remains entirely relevant. Just outstanding. What I want to know is, how many times has Lewis Black seen this movie, because his act might as well just be called an impersonation of Peter Finch's performance. __________________ '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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02-06-2007, 10:43 PM	#7
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	I agree with your asessment of Network, GD. Great movie, still very relevant, and Faye Dunaway is only so-so in this. Truth be told, I can't watch her anymore- Mommy Dearest keeps popping up in my head every time I see her. I __________________
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02-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#8
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	"Why can't you give me the respect that I'm entitled to? Why can't you treat me like I would be treated by any stranger on the street?"
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02-06-2007, 11:21 PM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Box Office Poison!
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Oy! I just watched Mommie Dearest recently. (It had been a while, and WOW, I had forgotten how overwhelming Ms. Dunaway was.) I was curious to hear John Waters commentary, but was surprised to find that for the most part, he defends the movie and Faye's performance. I can't quite agree with him, and yes, it will be hard to watch her in anything else without thinking of her shouting,"Tina! Fetch me the axe!" Network is a remarkable film, though.
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