Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 56

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.

CoasterMatt · 07-15-2006, 03:53 PM

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

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Oh ya, I forgot to ask, were the endings different? I don't recall the scene where Charlie ripped into Willy Wonka in the remake or the dental scene in the original.

Yes. Wonka's "character arc" wasn't in either the original book nor the first movie version. The story is called CHARLIE and the Chocolate Factory, not Willy Wonka and His Horrible Childhood.

Wonka's father and all that was completely added.

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

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

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.

€uroMeinke · 07-15-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

PRETTY PRETTY!

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.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-15-2006, 11:54 PM

Here's my movie musing of the moment: I'm going to see Clerks 2.

I'm going to see Clerks 2, and it will suck. It will be a sucktastic suckfest. I know this for a fact, without having read any spoilers or looked at Kevin Smith's blog. Trust me, I know.

So why see it? We have to see it. We've been Kevin Smith fans since seeing Clerks on VHS and have seen all of his movies. Ok, maybe we didn't see Jersey Girl. Yeah, did not go to that. But we did actually rent Vulgar, which no one should have to do. We did it because we loved Kevin Smith.

Thing is, he's lost it. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was a broken promise. After he did Dogma he had said he was done with the "Jersey Trilogy", which already wasn't a trilogy at all. He had said he was putting Jay and Silent Bob away forever. Then, he pulled them out in Strike Back, and it was somewhat funny but mostly embarrassing. I mean, when you've shot your wad you've shot your wad, and having the Mark Hamill battle you with a lightsaber is far beyond short-scorching for Fan Boy Made Cash.

Why the loyalty? Why the bond? Who cares if he throws in another Rick Derris reference? Will you really laugh because the number 37 has been mentioned...again? Will you be able to forget that he exalted Lucas for Episode III and raised your expectations from nothing just so they could be even more shattered?

I see it all too well. Less funny than Strike Back. More embarrassing. Ten bucks (make it twenty, I've got a date) down the toilet and Citizen Kane remains unwatched in a Netflix envelope.

Even though it's all crystal clear, I'm going to do it. I'll feel odd if I don't. Loyalty manifests in such bizarre ways.

07-15-2006, 02:42 PM	#551
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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07-15-2006, 02:57 PM	#552
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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07-15-2006, 06:00 PM	#558
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	#559
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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07-15-2006, 11:54 PM	#560
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Here's my movie musing of the moment: I'm going to see Clerks 2. I'm going to see Clerks 2, and it will suck. It will be a sucktastic suckfest. I know this for a fact, without having read any spoilers or looked at Kevin Smith's blog. Trust me, I know. So why see it? We have to see it. We've been Kevin Smith fans since seeing Clerks on VHS and have seen all of his movies. Ok, maybe we didn't see Jersey Girl. Yeah, did not go to that. But we did actually rent Vulgar, which no one should have to do. We did it because we loved Kevin Smith. Thing is, he's lost it. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was a broken promise. After he did Dogma he had said he was done with the "Jersey Trilogy", which already wasn't a trilogy at all. He had said he was putting Jay and Silent Bob away forever. Then, he pulled them out in Strike Back, and it was somewhat funny but mostly embarrassing. I mean, when you've shot your wad you've shot your wad, and having the Mark Hamill battle you with a lightsaber is far beyond short-scorching for Fan Boy Made Cash. Why the loyalty? Why the bond? Who cares if he throws in another Rick Derris reference? Will you really laugh because the number 37 has been mentioned...again? Will you be able to forget that he exalted Lucas for Episode III and raised your expectations from nothing just so they could be even more shattered? I see it all too well. Less funny than Strike Back. More embarrassing. Ten bucks (make it twenty, I've got a date) down the toilet and Citizen Kane remains unwatched in a Netflix envelope. Even though it's all crystal clear, I'm going to do it. I'll feel odd if I don't. Loyalty manifests in such bizarre ways. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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