Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 92

Matterhorn Fan · 08-13-2006, 08:20 PM

I just watched The Iron Giant. It was pretty cute.

scaeagles · 08-13-2006, 08:27 PM

Introducing the 12 year old to "Back to the Future" right now.

Matterhorn Fan · 08-13-2006, 08:29 PM

With that avatar next to that post, it seems as if you don't like Back to the Future very much.

Not Afraid · 08-13-2006, 08:36 PM

Yes, Leo. Your avatar tends to lend a sad not to every single post.

We watched The Name of the Rose last night. We had a decent-sized TV at our disposal and thought that film would look "pretty". It looked pretty good, but it's wasn't "pretty". God, those Medieval people were dirty! I sure appreciate my shower.

It has been a while since I last saw this film and enjoyed it once again. Sean Connery is yummy and whatever happened to Christian Slater? Good period piece in a period I don't seem to see protrayed in many movies.

scaeagles · 08-13-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

With that avatar next to that post, it seems as if you don't like Back to the Future very much.

The first time I saw my new avatar next to a post, it was when I was agreeing with ISM. Seemed fitting.

mousepod · 08-14-2006, 06:26 AM

Spent Hitch's birthday weekend watching The Man Who Knew Too Much, a half-dozen episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Wrong Man. I was hoping to be up to Vertigo and North By Northwest for Sunday, but life got in the way... I'll be celebrating the week after his birthday with those.
I was particularly surprised by The Wrong Man. I'd never seen it before, and my initial thought was that it was a misstep. Based on a true story, it tells of a musician (played by Henry Fonda), who is wrongly accused of being a holdup man, and the tribulations that his family goes through as he is subjected to a Kafka-esque arrest and trial process. That night, I had many nightmares triggered by the movie, so I guess it wasn't such a misstep after all...

Gemini Cricket · 08-14-2006, 06:27 AM

I like 'Clerks' because of how irreverent it is. The montage of the clueless customers is great. Anyone who works in a customer service job could relate. And the fact that he shot this film after work was kinda cool.

I didn't get to watch 'The Third Man' like I wanted to. I spent the whole weekend working on a project for my friend Roddy, cleaning house and shopping. While doing these things I had the DVDs of 'Stage Door' and then 'Fight Club' playing in the background.

Freaky Tiki · 08-14-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I like 'Clerks' because of how irreverent it is. The montage of the clueless customers is great. Anyone who works in a customer service job could relate. And the fact that he shot this film after work was kinda cool.

Up until recently I worked in a convenience store which is why I thought a lot of it was funny. Because so many people like that actually exist! You don't get the guys searching for the perfect eggs, but you do get the ladies that try and find the milk that will last a million years.

One day someone called in sick so I had to come in and work, I just kept complaining and saying "I'm not even supposed to be here today!" I didn't even realize I was quoting the movie until someone pointed out to me, and then it got even more funny.

Gemini Cricket · 08-15-2006, 04:12 PM

I watched 'The Third Man' today. It's a wonderful film. I used to think that 'Double Indemnity' was my favorite film noir movie, but I think this one replaces it.

The lighting in this film is great. A true textbook film on how to light a black and white picture. Stunning. There are shots in this film that look like it took the filmmakers hours to light and the shots only last for a few moments. Wonderful.

There are many interesting angles and shot compositions in this one. Great stuff. Shots look like postcards. Really beautifully done.

I'm not for certain, but it seems like Spielberg got a lot of inspiration for 'Schindler's List' from this film. There are moments that reminded me of Spielberg's film. ie. The use of shadows and the lighting in the sewer scenes remind me of parts of 'SL'.

There's a scene that takes place on a ferris wheel that must have been a bear to coordinate for editing purposes. The constant views out of each window in each shot needed to be done just so in order to make the scene flow. It's hard to describe and when you see it it looks flawless but I'm sure it wasn't easy to pull off.

The acting and story are highlights, too. This film had some of the best minor characters and extras I have seen. People that look like every day type people and not some actor/actress.

This movie also wins an award from me for Best Zither in a film.

If you haven't seen this film, see it. It's a good one.

Prudence · 08-15-2006, 04:26 PM

I've actually seen Double Indemnity.

I note this only because I've failed to see so many significant films, yet this one I've seen.

No Third Man, though.

08-13-2006, 08:20 PM	#911
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I just watched The Iron Giant. It was pretty cute.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Introducing the 12 year old to "Back to the Future" right now.
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08-13-2006, 08:36 PM	#914
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Yes, Leo. Your avatar tends to lend a sad not to every single post. We watched The Name of the Rose last night. We had a decent-sized TV at our disposal and thought that film would look "pretty". It looked pretty good, but it's wasn't "pretty". God, those Medieval people were dirty! I sure appreciate my shower. It has been a while since I last saw this film and enjoyed it once again. Sean Connery is yummy and whatever happened to Christian Slater? Good period piece in a period I don't seem to see protrayed in many movies.
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08-14-2006, 06:26 AM	#916
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Spent Hitch's birthday weekend watching The Man Who Knew Too Much, a half-dozen episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and The Wrong Man. I was hoping to be up to Vertigo and North By Northwest for Sunday, but life got in the way... I'll be celebrating the week after his birthday with those. I was particularly surprised by The Wrong Man. I'd never seen it before, and my initial thought was that it was a misstep. Based on a true story, it tells of a musician (played by Henry Fonda), who is wrongly accused of being a holdup man, and the tribulations that his family goes through as he is subjected to a Kafka-esque arrest and trial process. That night, I had many nightmares triggered by the movie, so I guess it wasn't such a misstep after all... __________________ "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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08-14-2006, 06:27 AM	#917
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I like 'Clerks' because of how irreverent it is. The montage of the clueless customers is great. Anyone who works in a customer service job could relate. And the fact that he shot this film after work was kinda cool. I didn't get to watch 'The Third Man' like I wanted to. I spent the whole weekend working on a project for my friend Roddy, cleaning house and shopping. While doing these things I had the DVDs of 'Stage Door' and then 'Fight Club' playing in the background.
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08-15-2006, 04:12 PM	#919
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I watched 'The Third Man' today. It's a wonderful film. I used to think that 'Double Indemnity' was my favorite film noir movie, but I think this one replaces it. The lighting in this film is great. A true textbook film on how to light a black and white picture. Stunning. There are shots in this film that look like it took the filmmakers hours to light and the shots only last for a few moments. Wonderful. There are many interesting angles and shot compositions in this one. Great stuff. Shots look like postcards. Really beautifully done. I'm not for certain, but it seems like Spielberg got a lot of inspiration for 'Schindler's List' from this film. There are moments that reminded me of Spielberg's film. ie. The use of shadows and the lighting in the sewer scenes remind me of parts of 'SL'. There's a scene that takes place on a ferris wheel that must have been a bear to coordinate for editing purposes. The constant views out of each window in each shot needed to be done just so in order to make the scene flow. It's hard to describe and when you see it it looks flawless but I'm sure it wasn't easy to pull off. The acting and story are highlights, too. This film had some of the best minor characters and extras I have seen. People that look like every day type people and not some actor/actress. This movie also wins an award from me for Best Zither in a film. If you haven't seen this film, see it. It's a good one.
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08-15-2006, 04:26 PM	#920
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I've actually seen Double Indemnity. I note this only because I've failed to see so many significant films, yet this one I've seen. No Third Man, though. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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