Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 3

Freaky Tiki · 05-22-2006, 06:08 PM

We studied Cast Away in my psycology class last term. It was actually a really good movie to study for that class, so many good examples of stuff.

Good movie.

Gemini Cricket · 05-22-2006, 06:41 PM

Boy, iSm and I have such differing tastes in movies. I don't have the energy to get into it tonight but I really, really hated 'Cast Away'. Now, I know iSm is going to give me a lashing for it, but the truth must be told.

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-22-2006, 06:54 PM

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Watched North by Northwest last night (finally). Realized that there's a whole genre of "hapless guy lands in a dangerous situation of misunderstandings" that I've never really seen before. Just like Strangers on a Train and Detour...

Yep. It's called Film Noir!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-22-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Freaky Tiki

Sorry, I wish I could not say this, but I have to.

Is that the prequel to Snakes on a Plane?

Oh Damn Me!

Hooray for Snakes on a Plane!

innerSpaceman · 05-22-2006, 07:38 PM

GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway)

A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to.

I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance.

The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.

Freaky Tiki · 05-22-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Hooray for Snakes on a Plane!

Hazzah!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-22-2006, 08:14 PM

We interrupt this serious debate about the merits of a serious film to bring you mindless woo-hooing about what is surely a stupid movie with an even stupider name.

Not Afraid · 05-22-2006, 08:19 PM

So, before I decided what I was going to watch tonight, I turned on the TV while I was eating dinner. I'm watching Big.

It's a Tom Hanks kind-of week.

However, my fav is Philadelphia.

Stan4dSteph · 05-22-2006, 08:36 PM

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We interrupt this serious debate about the merits of a serious film to bring you mindless woo-hooing about what is surely a stupid movie with an even stupider name.

It's motherfckin' snakes on a plane!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-22-2006, 08:44 PM

OMG Have you guys seen the website???

05-22-2006, 06:08 PM	#21
Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	We studied Cast Away in my psycology class last term. It was actually a really good movie to study for that class, so many good examples of stuff. Good movie. __________________ This is nothing.
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05-22-2006, 06:41 PM	#22
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Boy, iSm and I have such differing tastes in movies. I don't have the energy to get into it tonight but I really, really hated 'Cast Away'. Now, I know iSm is going to give me a lashing for it, but the truth must be told.
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05-22-2006, 07:38 PM	#25
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway) A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to. I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance. The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.
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05-22-2006, 08:14 PM	#27
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	We interrupt this serious debate about the merits of a serious film to bring you mindless woo-hooing about what is surely a stupid movie with an even stupider name.
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05-22-2006, 08:19 PM	#28
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	So, before I decided what I was going to watch tonight, I turned on the TV while I was eating dinner. I'm watching Big. It's a Tom Hanks kind-of week. However, my fav is Philadelphia.
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