Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 351

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-12-2008, 11:50 AM

Just BLOWN AWAY by Batman Begins last night. Everything I remember having issues with the first time seemed wonderful this time. For some reason I hated Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes the first time around but this time she seemed a pretty good fit. (Of course she's not in the next one, which is fine, I didn't love her.)

They did an incredible job of melding the seriousness with the grand scale of things. Nothing comes off as cheesy, even as over-the-top-ness is everywhere, and I'm cackling over whatever awesome gadgetry or death-defying moment seems totally believable within the realm of the film. Damn, that's some good action-filmmaking.

*crosses fingers*

Tref · 07-13-2008, 11:23 PM

I saw Hancock on Saturday and Journey to the Center of the Earth this afternoon (both at the Americana at Brand). I enjoyed them both, though JTTCOTE wins the weekend because of the great 3-D effects and a couple great jolts. Journey steals a lot from other films (Bill & Ted, Indian Jones, Jurassic Park) though it does it well, maybe even topping the originals a bit. Hancock has been criticised for its mid-point twist, though I had no problem with it whatsoever.

Tref sez, check 'em out.

Alex · 07-13-2008, 11:40 PM

Yeah, I don't understand why that seems to upset people (the Hancock twist, that is).

€uroMeinke · 07-15-2008, 05:58 AM

Saw The Naughty Girl (French 1956) for Bastille Day yesterday. Horribly flawed and yet perfect vehicle to launch Brigitte Bardot's career. Gratuitous swim scene to show her in bikini, dream sequences to include pirate costumes, Jail house tangos, and outfits blown away in gusts of wind. Lot's of physical comedy that could have been so much funnier with some better editing, wonderfully cliched detectives, talking of the best places to get Cassoulet. Still a delight to see Bardot's opening line of "meard."

€uroMeinke · 07-16-2008, 10:21 PM

Co0ntinuing my Brigit Bardot marathon I saw Voulex-vous danser avec moi (Come Dance with me) Much more delightful film with Serge Gainsbourg playing a role - French Sex comedey. murder mystery, midgets, transvestites, and Brigit Bardot - perfect film to drink a martini to...

Cheers

wendybeth · 07-17-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

Co0ntinuing my Brigit Bardot marathon I saw Voulex-vous danser avec moi (Come Dance with me) Much more delightful film with Serge Gainsbourg playing a role - French Sex comedey. murder mystery, midgets, transvestites, and Brigit Bardot - perfect film to drink a martini to...

Cheers

You weren't dictating this post to NA, were you?

(Sorry- don't often catch you making typos).

CoasterMatt · 07-16-2008, 10:32 PM

Anybody wanna see a screening of "Mamma Mia" this Saturday?

mousepod · 07-16-2008, 11:37 PM

Decided to finally tackle the "1000 Greatest Films" list from They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

I've also included the movies on their latest "Must-see" list that arent' on the main list, which brings the total to 1035.

Tonight I watched 12 Angry Men.

If anyone wants to come by sometime and pick a movie off the list to watch (assuming that I have it or it's available at one of two very well stocked local video stores)... I'll make the popcorn.

Gemini Cricket · 07-16-2008, 11:53 PM

12 Angry Men is a cool film. Love it. One of my favorite Henry Fonda movies.

Strangler Lewis · 07-17-2008, 12:18 AM

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12 Angry Men is a cool film. Love it. One of my favorite Henry Fonda movies.

That and "Tentacles."

07-12-2008, 11:50 AM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Just BLOWN AWAY by Batman Begins last night. Everything I remember having issues with the first time seemed wonderful this time. For some reason I hated Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes the first time around but this time she seemed a pretty good fit. (Of course she's not in the next one, which is fine, I didn't love her.) They did an incredible job of melding the seriousness with the grand scale of things. Nothing comes off as cheesy, even as over-the-top-ness is everywhere, and I'm cackling over whatever awesome gadgetry or death-defying moment seems totally believable within the realm of the film. Damn, that's some good action-filmmaking. crosses fingers __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Tref Not Tref Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,188	I saw Hancock on Saturday and Journey to the Center of the Earth this afternoon (both at the Americana at Brand). I enjoyed them both, though JTTCOTE wins the weekend because of the great 3-D effects and a couple great jolts. Journey steals a lot from other films (Bill & Ted, Indian Jones, Jurassic Park) though it does it well, maybe even topping the originals a bit. Hancock has been criticised for its mid-point twist, though I had no problem with it whatsoever. Tref sez, check 'em out. __________________ Tref3.0 Listen in aural 3-D to Pop's muzak! (New songs added semi-bi-daily) j & j Did you know that Emas eht yltcaxe is exactly the same spelled backwards?!
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07-13-2008, 11:40 PM	#3
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Yeah, I don't understand why that seems to upset people (the Hancock twist, that is).
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07-15-2008, 05:58 AM	#4
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Saw The Naughty Girl (French 1956) for Bastille Day yesterday. Horribly flawed and yet perfect vehicle to launch Brigitte Bardot's career. Gratuitous swim scene to show her in bikini, dream sequences to include pirate costumes, Jail house tangos, and outfits blown away in gusts of wind. Lot's of physical comedy that could have been so much funnier with some better editing, wonderfully cliched detectives, talking of the best places to get Cassoulet. Still a delight to see Bardot's opening line of "meard." __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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07-16-2008, 10:21 PM	#5
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Co0ntinuing my Brigit Bardot marathon I saw Voulex-vous danser avec moi (Come Dance with me) Much more delightful film with Serge Gainsbourg playing a role - French Sex comedey. murder mystery, midgets, transvestites, and Brigit Bardot - perfect film to drink a martini to... Cheers __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Anybody wanna see a screening of "Mamma Mia" this Saturday? __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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07-16-2008, 11:37 PM	#8
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Decided to finally tackle the "1000 Greatest Films" list from They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? I've also included the movies on their latest "Must-see" list that arent' on the main list, which brings the total to 1035. Tonight I watched 12 Angry Men. If anyone wants to come by sometime and pick a movie off the list to watch (assuming that I have it or it's available at one of two very well stocked local video stores)... I'll make the popcorn. __________________ "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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07-16-2008, 11:53 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	12 Angry Men is a cool film. Love it. One of my favorite Henry Fonda movies.
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