Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 27

wendybeth · 06-03-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

It was a great movie. Not what I expected. Did you think it was a comedy going into it?

I had an idea- the casting was a bit of a tipoff, and I read a few things here and there about some of the characters in the film. I loved the Deaf son and his partner, and I appreciated how they used casual pigeon-sign, which is what so many families with Deaf/HOH kids do. They were completely believable, especially in the way they just habitually signed and spoke, even when they weren't addressing him specifically. We have so many of the persons represented in this film within our own family, so it really hit home. The scene at the dinner table, when they were discussing adopting, and Meridith blunders when addressing 'normal' people and such- that was a double whammy, because Deaf people aren't considered 'normal' by so many in society, and the same attitude is directed at gay people as well. Diane Keaton's response was awesome- she was in total mama-bear mode.

scaeagles · 06-04-2006, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

Out of curiosity, have you read the book?

Have not. Perhaps I should.

LSPoorEeyorick · 06-04-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

...he claims that China is on the cutting edge of environmentalism.

Here's the thing about juding a film by its reviews instead of seeing it: things are taken out of context.

The context was: compared to the United States, China is on the cutting edge of environmentalism.

Which is true. As it is currently scheduled, by 2011 California emissions standards will have reached what China's emissions standards currently are today. And that's just California. Not the other 49 states. Most or all of them don't even HAVE an emissions policy.

I'm not saying the man is Churchill, but someday when the ignorance-is-bliss crowd is forced to acknowledge the problem, Al Gore will have been on record since the 1970s trying to address it.

Alex · 06-04-2006, 11:27 AM

Is China on the cutting edge of environmental cleanliness or just on the cutting edge of environmental regulation? They aren't necessarily the same thing and currently 16 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (by air quality) are in China.

I haven't seen the movie yet (though I will) so I am not trying to rebut any claim. But China is an incredibly dirty country (particularly on water quality) so I'm just wondering on what basis "cutting edge" is designed. They can have all the laws they want but they're meaninless if, like most signatories to Kyoto, they'll never be enforced or observed.

Not Afraid · 06-04-2006, 11:41 AM

We watched "Laura: last night. Gene Tierney was fantastic as the title character in this wonderful film. I've been in such a Noir mood lately and this film fit the mood perfectly.

Seeing Vincent Price in the "stud" role was fun and different from the Price I was used to. Dana Andrews was great as the brooding detective (even though I couldn't help singing the RHPS tune) and Judith Anderson (who will always be Mrs. Danvers to me) was supurb as Laura's Aunt.

I may be going on an Otto Preminger kick.

€uroMeinke · 06-04-2006, 11:54 AM

Yeah, Laura definately stands the test of time. this was the first time I saw it and was captivated from the beginning - love the Noir elements as well as all the swanky set decorations.

scaeagles · 06-04-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

The context was: compared to the United States, China is on the cutting edge of environmentalism.

Which is true.

Ditto to what Alex said. China can say what they want. China can make whatever claims they want. But that does not make it so. It simply is not the case that they have a "cleaner" country than we do, or that they are anywhere close to that.

Kevy Baby · 06-04-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I'm not saying the man is Churchill, but someday when the ignorance-is-bliss crowd is forced to acknowledge the problem, Al Gore will have been on record since the 1970s trying to address it.

AND he invented the Internet!

Gemini Cricket · 06-04-2006, 03:41 PM

I just watched 'Gosford Park' on DVD. Love it. It's chock full of Clive Owen goodness. The film's not for everyone but the cast is stellar.

Freaky Tiki · 06-04-2006, 05:04 PM

I went to a drive in double feature last night and saw X3 and The Sentinel.

X3 I had seen before, but stayed for the whole credits this time. Damn those directors and their teasing.

By the time The Sentinel started I was pretty tired, I liked it, but only thought it was ok.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Is China on the cutting edge of environmental cleanliness or just on the cutting edge of environmental regulation? They aren't necessarily the same thing and currently 16 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world (by air quality) are in China. I haven't seen the movie yet (though I will) so I am not trying to rebut any claim. But China is an incredibly dirty country (particularly on water quality) so I'm just wondering on what basis "cutting edge" is designed. They can have all the laws they want but they're meaninless if, like most signatories to Kyoto, they'll never be enforced or observed.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	We watched "Laura: last night. Gene Tierney was fantastic as the title character in this wonderful film. I've been in such a Noir mood lately and this film fit the mood perfectly. Seeing Vincent Price in the "stud" role was fun and different from the Price I was used to. Dana Andrews was great as the brooding detective (even though I couldn't help singing the RHPS tune) and Judith Anderson (who will always be Mrs. Danvers to me) was supurb as Laura's Aunt. I may be going on an Otto Preminger kick.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Yeah, Laura definately stands the test of time. this was the first time I saw it and was captivated from the beginning - love the Noir elements as well as all the swanky set decorations. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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06-04-2006, 03:41 PM	#269
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I just watched 'Gosford Park' on DVD. Love it. It's chock full of Clive Owen goodness. The film's not for everyone but the cast is stellar.
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Freaky Tiki Super Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 176	I went to a drive in double feature last night and saw X3 and The Sentinel. X3 I had seen before, but stayed for the whole credits this time. Damn those directors and their teasing. By the time The Sentinel started I was pretty tired, I liked it, but only thought it was ok. __________________ This is nothing.
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