Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 250

flippyshark · 11-12-2007, 10:28 AM

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We saw Destino at LACMA, it was totally unexpected and truely a delight. I think that piece of animation illuminated Dali's work in ways that no art history tract ever could. Beautiful.

It also created for me a desire for Disney to capitalize on it and create a Surrealist Princess. After all we need something for when the Pirate thing dies down - Adventures in Negative Space anyone?

What a fantastic idea. It's too bad Bunuel isn't around, but maybe John Lasseter could get Jodoroswky to sign on.

Gemini Cricket · 11-12-2007, 10:55 AM

I've probably said this a ton but if I wake up the next day still thinking about a movie I saw the night before, then for me it's a good movie.
Volver.

Then again, I will sit through a movie that is so bad that I will also wake up the next day still striking my forehead with a two by four.

Not Afraid · 11-12-2007, 11:25 AM

I would like to see Volver again. It was fantastic, but still not my favorite Almodovar.

Gemini Cricket · 11-12-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I would like to see Volver again. It was fantastic, but still not my favorite Almodovar.

I bought it for $5 at a Hollywood Video. Being a foreign film, it was barely touched and practically new.

I have a soft spot for Women on the Verge..., I think that's my favorite. Mostly because it was my introduction to Pedro Almodovar's films. That and him writing "Keep fu cking, but stay safe!" on my roommate's t-shirt in big black Sharpie at the premiere of one of his films.

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-12-2007, 07:23 PM

Yeah, damn, last year was a great year for moviegoing. Between Volver and Pan's Labyrinth and Little Miss Sunshine, we were in cinematic heaven.

BarTopDancer · 11-12-2007, 10:06 PM

I really want to see I am Legend but someone needs to tell me if the dog dies.

From the looks of the trailer

Spoiler:

If you know, you can PM me if you prefer. I don't do well in movies where animals die. Screw the humans, but don't touch the animals.

Alex · 11-12-2007, 10:21 PM

Spoiler:

BarTopDancer · 11-12-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Spoiler:

Alex · 11-12-2007, 10:45 PM

The book is really pretty straightforward and isn't so much about the events as the ending and what it means. Frankly, I don't know how the book could really be translated to film without drastic changes (and, in fact, the first two times it has been movie-ized it was been change very drastically).

It was previously turned into The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price and The Omega Man with Charlton Heston. This one looks like it may be more faithful but there are quite a few things in the trailer that are definitely different from the book (moved from LA to New York, for example).

Gemini Cricket · 11-16-2007, 10:18 AM

Bam! No love for Mr. Magorium...

11-12-2007, 10:55 AM	#2
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I've probably said this a ton but if I wake up the next day still thinking about a movie I saw the night before, then for me it's a good movie. Volver. Then again, I will sit through a movie that is so bad that I will also wake up the next day still striking my forehead with a two by four.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I would like to see Volver again. It was fantastic, but still not my favorite Almodovar.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I really want to see I am Legend but someone needs to tell me if the dog dies. From the looks of the trailer Spoiler: I think the answer is yes If you know, you can PM me if you prefer. I don't do well in movies where animals die. Screw the humans, but don't touch the animals. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Spoiler: If it is the same as the book, then yes.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The book is really pretty straightforward and isn't so much about the events as the ending and what it means. Frankly, I don't know how the book could really be translated to film without drastic changes (and, in fact, the first two times it has been movie-ized it was been change very drastically). It was previously turned into The Last Man on Earth with Vincent Price and The Omega Man with Charlton Heston. This one looks like it may be more faithful but there are quite a few things in the trailer that are definitely different from the book (moved from LA to New York, for example).
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Bam! No love for Mr. Magorium...
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