Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 268

flippyshark · 12-26-2007, 02:15 PM

Fast random responses to several of the above:

Ah yes, I just watched Scrooge on my new 16:9 video projector, and it looked incredible. I've loved this movie since I saw it as a lad (on its initial theatrical release, yikes!)

I remember singing the song Velvet Goldmine when I was way too young to understand it. I slooshied lots of glam rock in my pre-tween to early teen years. I didn't know anything about the fashions surrounding it, I just knew I liked the music.

I agree that there was only one good movie in the Pirates threesome - though even that one was significantly overrated. Now that it has been followed by two overblown, plotless and mind numbing sequels, I doubt I will ever want to revisit even the relatively decent first movie again.

I'm off to see Sweeney Todd tonight, so I'll toss my two coppers about it when I get back.

innerSpaceman · 12-26-2007, 04:26 PM

I was disappointed with Depp, too. But LOVED HBC, and the fact that I could love both her and Lansbury without having to "choose sides" really made me happy.

I think the film looked great, was gruesome and comic, liked the songs and didn't at all notice what wasn't there by their abridgement, was coherently directed by Tim Burton for the first time in a long time, and was entertaining throughout.

My only complaint was that the third act seemed needlessly rushed.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-26-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I was disappointed with Depp, too. But LOVED HBC, and the fact that I could love both her and Lansbury without having to "choose sides" really made me happy.

I actually enjoyed HBC acting, but loathed (LOATHED) her singing. She hurt my ears. I had a headache for half of the film.

Not Afraid · 12-26-2007, 05:29 PM

I can't wait to see Sweeny Todd for a second time. I may end up going with a work friend after the new year. I may like it less the second time, or perhaps more - but that will be the real test for me. It appealed to me on so many different levels (with the exceptions I wrote about in the "outing" thread). It probably made a big difference that I had very little familiarity with any previous production and, therefore, no expectations. I also have become less of a fan of the Broadway Musical as of late. While I still like a few for nostalgic reasons, I don't find most of them to be very compelling.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-26-2007, 05:53 PM

Oh! Off topic of current releases and onto ones way in the future...

A Pixar movie about a little robot! I had no idea!
http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/walle/hd/

My heart doth swell big right now.

Gemini Cricket · 12-26-2007, 06:08 PM

I think of Batteries Not Included when I see the trailer for Wall E.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 12-26-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I think of Batteries Not Included when I see the trailer for Wall E.

You've seen Batteries Not Included!!!! That makes me happy. I don't know too many people who know that movie (or perhaps I do and I just don't realize it).

Gemini Cricket · 12-26-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

You've seen Batteries Not Included!!!! That makes me happy. I don't know too many people who know that movie (or perhaps I do and I just don't realize it).

I've seen it. That, Innerspace and Harry and the Hendersons... all around the same time...

flippyshark · 12-26-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I've seen it. That, Innerspace and Harry and the Hendersons... all around the same time...

I remember projecting all of those movies back when I worked at a three screen theater in Los Alamos, New Mexico. *batteries not included (that was it's official spelling, as I recall) found me at the wrong time - I was impatient and cynical about the friendly aliens and/or robots subgenre. I enjoy such movies more these days, if I run into them, albeit, in a sort of Velveeta way.

Snowflake · 12-27-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

You've seen Batteries Not Included!!!! That makes me happy. I don't know too many people who know that movie (or perhaps I do and I just don't realize it).

raises hand, I saw it, too.

12-26-2007, 02:15 PM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Fast random responses to several of the above: Ah yes, I just watched Scrooge on my new 16:9 video projector, and it looked incredible. I've loved this movie since I saw it as a lad (on its initial theatrical release, yikes!) I remember singing the song Velvet Goldmine when I was way too young to understand it. I slooshied lots of glam rock in my pre-tween to early teen years. I didn't know anything about the fashions surrounding it, I just knew I liked the music. I agree that there was only one good movie in the Pirates threesome - though even that one was significantly overrated. Now that it has been followed by two overblown, plotless and mind numbing sequels, I doubt I will ever want to revisit even the relatively decent first movie again. I'm off to see Sweeney Todd tonight, so I'll toss my two coppers about it when I get back.
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12-26-2007, 04:26 PM	#2
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I was disappointed with Depp, too. But LOVED HBC, and the fact that I could love both her and Lansbury without having to "choose sides" really made me happy. I think the film looked great, was gruesome and comic, liked the songs and didn't at all notice what wasn't there by their abridgement, was coherently directed by Tim Burton for the first time in a long time, and was entertaining throughout. My only complaint was that the third act seemed needlessly rushed.
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12-26-2007, 05:29 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I can't wait to see Sweeny Todd for a second time. I may end up going with a work friend after the new year. I may like it less the second time, or perhaps more - but that will be the real test for me. It appealed to me on so many different levels (with the exceptions I wrote about in the "outing" thread). It probably made a big difference that I had very little familiarity with any previous production and, therefore, no expectations. I also have become less of a fan of the Broadway Musical as of late. While I still like a few for nostalgic reasons, I don't find most of them to be very compelling.
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12-26-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
Eliza Hodgkins 1812 Sputnik Sweetheart Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Long Beach Posts: 2,685	Oh! Off topic of current releases and onto ones way in the future... A Pixar movie about a little robot! I had no idea! http://www.apple.com/trailers/disney/walle/hd/ My heart doth swell big right now.
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12-26-2007, 06:08 PM	#6
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think of Batteries Not Included when I see the trailer for Wall E.
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