Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 335

Alex · 06-23-2008, 01:01 PM

sex, lies, and videotape - I put this off for a long time. All because of a misconception about what kind of movie it was. I don't mind movies about sex, but generally I'm bored by movies that contain a lot of it. So it was a surprise to watch it and find that sex is never presented on screen in the entire movie. Also: Andie MacDowell; who the hell goes out of their way to watch a movie with her in it? Anyway, I enjoyed it.

Get Smart - A heat avoidance selection. Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Will have mostly forgotten it in 2 weeks. Solidly in the I Spy category of not-embarrassing but doesn't add anything TV remakes. It did get off to a slow start until I was able to shake off the "Michael Scott becomes a spy" feeling.

flippyshark · 06-23-2008, 03:23 PM

Far from chuckling, I find the dancing at the beginning of (and throughout) West Side Story to be thrilling. But, I'm a huge sucker for this kind of thing. I guess the fact that the dancing begins after a very photo-realistic view of the grungy city is kind of a surprising juxtaposition. But, the entire opening is one of my favorites ever.

The hilltop opening of Sound of Music also gives me chills every single time. (I love Sound of Music on the non-ironic, sappiest level. I suppose I should feel kind of goofy about that fact, but I'm unapologetic. It makes me happy.) The only moment in SoM that doesn't work is at the end of "So Long, Farewell," when all the party guests sing 'goodnight." That's a real cringer.

I've been on a Rodgers and Hammerstein kick recently. I watched Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I and State Fair all in one week. I had never seen State Fair before, and WOW! did I ever fall in love with leading lady Jeanne Craine! And the whole movie is a charmer, as cornpone as it gets, but still more sophisticated than so much of what passes for entertainment these days. (I haven't seen the much-dissed sixties remake of State Fair, but I'm sure to give it a whirl soon.)

Pirate Bill · 06-23-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I watched Carousel...

I was at a meeting a few weeks ago where I just wasn't in a pleasant mood and wasn't about to take any crap from managers who like to give out too much work and not enough time to do it. Anyway, after the meeting someone said, "Ain't nobody pushing around my boy Bill."

I responded, "There's a song about that." Which only got me blank stares. So I said, "Please tell me you've all seen Carousel." More blank stares.

What's wrong with people?

innerSpaceman · 06-23-2008, 04:03 PM

I HATE The Sound of Music, but West Side Story is brilliant. Yeah, um, the juxtaposition of the realistic setting and the impressionistic dance is the point.

But I'm glad GC watched the Bette Davis Special Salute to Robert Wise.

Bette Davis at the 1989 Oscars, just before they killed her mike:And Mr. Wise is the winner of two Oscars himself. The Sooooound of Muusic. West Side Story.

Alex · 06-23-2008, 04:12 PM

innerSpaceman · 06-23-2008, 04:22 PM

I love Carousel.

Then again, I'm gay as a gaytor.

Pirate Bill · 06-23-2008, 04:35 PM

I grew up with my older siblings constantly listening to the soundtracks from The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, Brigadoon, South Pacific, etc. So, naturally, I've seen the movies (multiple times).

I wouldn't say I love the movies, but I do like them.

Capt Jack · 06-23-2008, 04:59 PM

must be time to go home. I swear I read

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I threw up on my older siblings constantly listening to the soundtracks from The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, Brigadoon, South Pacific, etc.

yeah. homeward bound it is

Gemini Cricket · 06-23-2008, 05:53 PM

Can't stand Carousel (boooring), Oklahoma! (yes, even with cowboys, it stinks) and South Pacific (such horrible color filters throughout - bleh). I thought Brigadoon and the King and I were okay.

I simply love the Sound of Music. I grew up watching it over and over and it is tied to too many good memories to ever hate it. Christopher Plummer was one of my first childhood crushes. He is so very handsome in this film and, might I add imho, very gay. My biggest qualm with the film is something they changed when they translated it from the stage play. At the end of the play, Rolfe saves the day by not letting the family get caught because of his love for Liesel. That plays much better than what happened in the film, but I do understand the director not wanting the audience to have an ounce of love for any Nazi in the film.

Watching the making of West Side Story, I was surprised to find out that Wood and Beymer hated each other. I mean, how could you hate Beymer? He was one hunkadola I tells ya.

Morrigoon · 06-23-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I love Carousel.

Then again, I'm gay as a gaytor.

Okay, but admit that the ballet in the middle is just a TAD too long, yes?

06-23-2008, 01:01 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	sex, lies, and videotape - I put this off for a long time. All because of a misconception about what kind of movie it was. I don't mind movies about sex, but generally I'm bored by movies that contain a lot of it. So it was a surprise to watch it and find that sex is never presented on screen in the entire movie. Also: Andie MacDowell; who the hell goes out of their way to watch a movie with her in it? Anyway, I enjoyed it. Get Smart - A heat avoidance selection. Didn't hate it. Didn't love it. Will have mostly forgotten it in 2 weeks. Solidly in the I Spy category of not-embarrassing but doesn't add anything TV remakes. It did get off to a slow start until I was able to shake off the "Michael Scott becomes a spy" feeling.
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Far from chuckling, I find the dancing at the beginning of (and throughout) West Side Story to be thrilling. But, I'm a huge sucker for this kind of thing. I guess the fact that the dancing begins after a very photo-realistic view of the grungy city is kind of a surprising juxtaposition. But, the entire opening is one of my favorites ever. The hilltop opening of Sound of Music also gives me chills every single time. (I love Sound of Music on the non-ironic, sappiest level. I suppose I should feel kind of goofy about that fact, but I'm unapologetic. It makes me happy.) The only moment in SoM that doesn't work is at the end of "So Long, Farewell," when all the party guests sing 'goodnight." That's a real cringer. I've been on a Rodgers and Hammerstein kick recently. I watched Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I and State Fair all in one week. I had never seen State Fair before, and WOW! did I ever fall in love with leading lady Jeanne Craine! And the whole movie is a charmer, as cornpone as it gets, but still more sophisticated than so much of what passes for entertainment these days. (I haven't seen the much-dissed sixties remake of State Fair, but I'm sure to give it a whirl soon.)
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I HATE The Sound of Music, but West Side Story is brilliant. Yeah, um, the juxtaposition of the realistic setting and the impressionistic dance is the point. But I'm glad GC watched the Bette Davis Special Salute to Robert Wise. Bette Davis at the 1989 Oscars, just before they killed her mike:And Mr. Wise is the winner of two Oscars himself. The Sooooound of Muusic. West Side Story.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	<blank stare>
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I love Carousel. Then again, I'm gay as a gaytor.
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Pirate Bill Quality since 1973 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Right here Posts: 473	I grew up with my older siblings constantly listening to the soundtracks from The Sound of Music, West Side Story, Carousel, Oklahoma, The King and I, Brigadoon, South Pacific, etc. So, naturally, I've seen the movies (multiple times). I wouldn't say I love the movies, but I do like them.
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06-23-2008, 05:53 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Can't stand Carousel (boooring), Oklahoma! (yes, even with cowboys, it stinks) and South Pacific (such horrible color filters throughout - bleh). I thought Brigadoon and the King and I were okay. I simply love the Sound of Music. I grew up watching it over and over and it is tied to too many good memories to ever hate it. Christopher Plummer was one of my first childhood crushes. He is so very handsome in this film and, might I add imho, very gay. My biggest qualm with the film is something they changed when they translated it from the stage play. At the end of the play, Rolfe saves the day by not letting the family get caught because of his love for Liesel. That plays much better than what happened in the film, but I do understand the director not wanting the audience to have an ounce of love for any Nazi in the film. Watching the making of West Side Story, I was surprised to find out that Wood and Beymer hated each other. I mean, how could you hate Beymer? He was one hunkadola I tells ya. Last edited by Gemini Cricket : 06-23-2008 at 06:30 PM.
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