Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 369

Ghoulish Delight · 08-17-2008, 07:19 PM

We've just returned from said double feature. We did see P.E. first, which was a fine order. But I think both CP and I agree that P.E. has the edge for us. But then, we're definitely more the target audience than most around here so that's not too surprising.

Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels still ranks as the best stoner action movie. But Pineapple Express is an admirable addition to the American pot movie cannon.

Tropic was good, Stiller and Black didn't trigger the usual nausea. But I didn't love it for some reason.

If I see the trailer for Nights in Rodanthe one more time I may have to hang myself.

Alex · 08-17-2008, 07:24 PM

Watched Word Wars from Netflix. Another niche community documentary in the vein of King of Kong (80s arcade game players), Hands on the Hard Body (an endurance competition to win a truck), and Wordplay (crosswords) that I've watched recently.

The norm for the genre is to show them as oddly dedicated but still basically normal good people (though King of Kong does have its villain). None of that in Word Wars, the four elite Scrabblers followed are simply presented as losers. Kind of left a dirty taste.

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-17-2008, 07:41 PM

Pineapple Express was so fun. I just adore Seth Rogen. James Franco was a capable enough counter for him, though I still feel like he's the luckiest not-so-fantastic actor around right now.

The stuff with those two was fantastic. The ~~McLovin character~~ third-wheel-guy was annoying and detracted a lot from the film. And the Asian Mafia was just not as funny as it seemed on paper. Everything else was hilarious though, and spot on for potheads.

Tropic Thunder met my somewhat high expectations. Downey was amazing, no matter what angle he was playing. Ben Stiller was happily sidelined while other great scenes rolled out, making this far less painful than it could have been. The Tom Cruise parts were funny, but I swear I was covering my face during some bits. In the end, it was pretty solid from top to bottom, more so than Pineapple.

Two movies in one day, woohoo! The only minus, as GD mentioned, is that you see way-too-long trailers twice.

LSPoorEeyorick · 08-18-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Two movies in one day, woohoo! The only minus, as GD mentioned, is that you see way-too-long trailers twice.

Though unfortunately you only get to see the best ones once. I want to see TT again just to watch the Downey Jr. fake trailer!

flippyshark · 08-18-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

Though unfortunately you only get to see the best ones once. I want to see TT again just to watch the Downey Jr. fake trailer!

I know what you mean. I'm not even gay, and yet, I so want to see The Devil's Alley!

Stan4dSteph · 08-24-2008, 06:23 PM

I finally saw Dark Knight in digital projection. It was good.

Stan4dSteph · 08-25-2008, 05:33 PM

Has anyone seen Tell No One? I'm thinking of seeing it this weekend. It has a good rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

lashbear · 08-17-2008, 11:20 PM

They replaced Wolf Creek with a lame-o Aussie comedy movie last night.. talk about chalk & cheese...

...but it was followed by Body Heat. William Hurt... Rowrrrr !!!

Ghoulish Delight · 08-18-2008, 07:23 AM

I had an amusing concession stand experience. Amongst the gaggle of pimple faced teens was one awkwardly wearing a spiffy white button down shirt instead of the uniform everyone else was, clearly the shift manager. As I walked past one employee who was wiping down a counter, he turns to the manager and says, with forced nonchalance, "So, I was wondering, do you think I could 'adjust my availability' now that school's starting." The manager, clearly ambushed having been asked in public, stammered our a noncommital replay. But the best part of the whole exchange was my cashier, who was utterly distracted by the whole exchange. Clearly she had some vested interest in whether mr. counter wiper would be allowed to 'adjust his availability' as she hardly looked down during my entire transaction, and practically gave herself whiplash, craning her neck as the manager walked back behind the scenes.

It was like a scene from some Disney Channel high school show.

flippyshark · 08-18-2008, 08:49 AM

38 mil - not bad. It deserved better, though. Charles Grodin's finest hour.

08-17-2008, 07:19 PM	#1
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We've just returned from said double feature. We did see P.E. first, which was a fine order. But I think both CP and I agree that P.E. has the edge for us. But then, we're definitely more the target audience than most around here so that's not too surprising. Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels still ranks as the best stoner action movie. But Pineapple Express is an admirable addition to the American pot movie cannon. Tropic was good, Stiller and Black didn't trigger the usual nausea. But I didn't love it for some reason. If I see the trailer for Nights in Rodanthe one more time I may have to hang myself. __________________ '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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08-17-2008, 07:24 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Watched Word Wars from Netflix. Another niche community documentary in the vein of King of Kong (80s arcade game players), Hands on the Hard Body (an endurance competition to win a truck), and Wordplay (crosswords) that I've watched recently. The norm for the genre is to show them as oddly dedicated but still basically normal good people (though King of Kong does have its villain). None of that in Word Wars, the four elite Scrabblers followed are simply presented as losers. Kind of left a dirty taste.
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08-17-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Pineapple Express was so fun. I just adore Seth Rogen. James Franco was a capable enough counter for him, though I still feel like he's the luckiest not-so-fantastic actor around right now. The stuff with those two was fantastic. The ~~McLovin character~~ third-wheel-guy was annoying and detracted a lot from the film. And the Asian Mafia was just not as funny as it seemed on paper. Everything else was hilarious though, and spot on for potheads. Tropic Thunder met my somewhat high expectations. Downey was amazing, no matter what angle he was playing. Ben Stiller was happily sidelined while other great scenes rolled out, making this far less painful than it could have been. The Tom Cruise parts were funny, but I swear I was covering my face during some bits. In the end, it was pretty solid from top to bottom, more so than Pineapple. Two movies in one day, woohoo! The only minus, as GD mentioned, is that you see way-too-long trailers twice. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-24-2008, 06:23 PM	#6
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	I finally saw Dark Knight in digital projection. It was good.
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08-25-2008, 05:33 PM	#7
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	Has anyone seen Tell No One? I'm thinking of seeing it this weekend. It has a good rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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08-17-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	They replaced Wolf Creek with a lame-o Aussie comedy movie last night.. talk about chalk & cheese... ...but it was followed by Body Heat. William Hurt... Rowrrrr !!! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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08-18-2008, 07:23 AM	#9
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I had an amusing concession stand experience. Amongst the gaggle of pimple faced teens was one awkwardly wearing a spiffy white button down shirt instead of the uniform everyone else was, clearly the shift manager. As I walked past one employee who was wiping down a counter, he turns to the manager and says, with forced nonchalance, "So, I was wondering, do you think I could 'adjust my availability' now that school's starting." The manager, clearly ambushed having been asked in public, stammered our a noncommital replay. But the best part of the whole exchange was my cashier, who was utterly distracted by the whole exchange. Clearly she had some vested interest in whether mr. counter wiper would be allowed to 'adjust his availability' as she hardly looked down during my entire transaction, and practically gave herself whiplash, craning her neck as the manager walked back behind the scenes. It was like a scene from some Disney Channel high school show. __________________ '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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08-18-2008, 08:49 AM	#10
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	38 mil - not bad. It deserved better, though. Charles Grodin's finest hour.
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