Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 54

Gemini Cricket · 07-15-2006, 03:21 AM

I watched 'Trainspotting' the recently. Love that movie. Great beginning to a film... It's a pre-famous Ewan McGregor flick. I also liked 'Shallow Grave' w/ Ewan.

Freaky Tiki · 07-15-2006, 01:53 PM

I saw Pee Wee's Big Adventure last night on TV land, I haven't see it in ages.

I enjoyed it.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-15-2006, 02:42 PM

We watched a bunch of PeeWee too. Such a fantastic movie.

Also, in honor of its 20th anniversary, we finally unwrapped and watche dour copy of Blue Velvet. I had seen it when I was in college...and didn't remember a single moment of it. Hell of a movie. Question, though, for those who have seen it. Was it actually supposed to be a period piece, set in the 50s, or was it just supposed to be kinda 50's mood/style not actually set there? I feel like I remember something from one of the early scenes that explicitly put it in the 50's...but if so, the hair and wardrobe are so bloody 80s it's not even funny.

Not Afraid · 07-15-2006, 02:57 PM

I never thought of Blue Velvet as a period piece. To me, it just takes place in Lynchian Time.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-15-2006, 04:05 PM

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I never thought of Blue Velvet as a period piece. To me, it just takes place in Lynchian Time.

That's what I thought too - kinda like John Waters movies.

CoasterMatt · 07-15-2006, 03:53 PM

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€uroMeinke · 07-15-2006, 04:10 PM

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Well that just gave me a Barbarella Falsh back

Not Afraid · 07-15-2006, 04:36 PM

Speaking of.....Barbarella is at the Aero tomorrow night.

Freaky Tiki · 07-15-2006, 06:00 PM

I think this movie has been discussed already, but I just watched it.

I went out and rented The Producers, and I really enjoyed it. I've always been a fan of Lane and Broderick and the movie did nothing to change my opinion. The songs were catchy and a lot of the time I felt like I was either watching it on stage or watching a really old musical movie. Really good stuff.

flippyshark · 07-15-2006, 09:03 PM

I agree, FT. The Producers did poorly in theatrical release, and a lot of critics complained that the performances were pitched too much "to the rafters," but it works just great on video, and I laughed out loud throughout. I suspect this will find a loyal audience on DVD. (I know I want to get a copy.)

I do adore the original, of course.

07-15-2006, 03:21 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I watched 'Trainspotting' the recently. Love that movie. Great beginning to a film... It's a pre-famous Ewan McGregor flick. I also liked 'Shallow Grave' w/ Ewan.
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Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I saw Pee Wee's Big Adventure last night on TV land, I haven't see it in ages. I enjoyed it. __________________ This is nothing.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We watched a bunch of PeeWee too. Such a fantastic movie. Also, in honor of its 20th anniversary, we finally unwrapped and watche dour copy of Blue Velvet. I had seen it when I was in college...and didn't remember a single moment of it. Hell of a movie. Question, though, for those who have seen it. Was it actually supposed to be a period piece, set in the 50s, or was it just supposed to be kinda 50's mood/style not actually set there? I feel like I remember something from one of the early scenes that explicitly put it in the 50's...but if so, the hair and wardrobe are so bloody 80s it's not even funny. __________________ '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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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I never thought of Blue Velvet as a period piece. To me, it just takes place in Lynchian Time.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Speaking of.....Barbarella is at the Aero tomorrow night.
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Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I think this movie has been discussed already, but I just watched it. I went out and rented The Producers, and I really enjoyed it. I've always been a fan of Lane and Broderick and the movie did nothing to change my opinion. The songs were catchy and a lot of the time I felt like I was either watching it on stage or watching a really old musical movie. Really good stuff. __________________ This is nothing.
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07-15-2006, 09:03 PM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I agree, FT. The Producers did poorly in theatrical release, and a lot of critics complained that the performances were pitched too much "to the rafters," but it works just great on video, and I laughed out loud throughout. I suspect this will find a loyal audience on DVD. (I know I want to get a copy.) I do adore the original, of course.
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