Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 417

CoasterMatt · 03-28-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

On a related note, the trailer for Spike Jonze's version of "Where the Wild Things Are" came out. The island stuff looks cool, but the added back story looks totally wrong.

The look of it reminded me of "The Never Ending Story" - which I have now watched 3 times in the last 2 days. The only negative I felt about the trailer was the lame music.

Gemini Cricket · 03-28-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

The look of it reminded me of "The Never Ending Story" - which I have now watched 3 times in the last 2 days. The only negative I felt about the trailer was the lame music.

I still have no idea what the name was that he shouted at the end.

Ghoulish Delight · 03-29-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

On a related note, the trailer for Spike Jonze's version of "Where the Wild Things Are" came out. The island stuff looks cool, but the added back story looks totally wrong.

Agreed. The book is a classic because it is utterly simple, and entirely innocent bit of childhood fantasy with nothing more than a tiny hint of reality. While the trailer LOOKED gorgeous, I can't imagine any way you can add a story to the book and not make it worse.

CoasterMatt · 03-28-2009, 10:41 AM

I can't wait to see the Three Stooges.

I think they made good choices for the cast.

innerSpaceman · 03-28-2009, 04:41 PM

The description, yes. The review. Toxic Warning. I remember reading it back then, too. And hence why I stayed away. Now that I've forgotten why, I'm thankful of the reminder.

LSPoorEeyorick · 03-28-2009, 10:37 PM

I don't think it is, Steph. I think it's set in NYC and environs.

Stan4dSteph · 03-29-2009, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

I don't think it is, Steph. I think it's set in NYC and environs.

I didn't realize it moved during the film. He starts out in Schenectady, NY.

alphabassettgrrl · 03-29-2009, 03:15 PM

James Bond: Quantum of Solace.

Disappointing. Good car chases, aside from using waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many camera cuts and edits, good fight scenes, again using way too many choppy bits. Cute girl but hardly any backstory; she gets one little dialogue. Almost no storyline at all. No explanation of the bad guys. And they are once again on the line of questioning Bond's loyalty. NO. Bond is loyal to England. End of story. I hate it when they don't trust him. What are you, new? Bah.

Watch it with the sound turned down, fast forward to the parts with fights, car chases, or bits with the girl (actually 2 Bond girls, of sorts). Or the parts with Judi Dench.

Tom · 03-31-2009, 10:51 AM

Found this posted elsewhere under the heading "The World's Most Baffling Movie Trailer."

Apt.

JWBear · 03-31-2009, 10:24 PM

We watched Molière tonight. Wonderful! The plot conceit uses various bits from his plays cobbled together to create a story of what may have happened in the missing months of his life. The acting is excellent. We were especially taken with the handsome Edouard Baer, who plays a roguish and scheming Count; and also by Fabrice Luchini, who plays Molière's naive and befuddled employer.

A delight!

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	The description, yes. The review. Toxic Warning. I remember reading it back then, too. And hence why I stayed away. Now that I've forgotten why, I'm thankful of the reminder.
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alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	James Bond: Quantum of Solace. Disappointing. Good car chases, aside from using waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many camera cuts and edits, good fight scenes, again using way too many choppy bits. Cute girl but hardly any backstory; she gets one little dialogue. Almost no storyline at all. No explanation of the bad guys. And they are once again on the line of questioning Bond's loyalty. NO. Bond is loyal to England. End of story. I hate it when they don't trust him. What are you, new? Bah. Watch it with the sound turned down, fast forward to the parts with fights, car chases, or bits with the girl (actually 2 Bond girls, of sorts). Or the parts with Judi Dench. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	We watched Molière tonight. Wonderful! The plot conceit uses various bits from his plays cobbled together to create a story of what may have happened in the missing months of his life. The acting is excellent. We were especially taken with the handsome Edouard Baer, who plays a roguish and scheming Count; and also by Fabrice Luchini, who plays Molière's naive and befuddled employer. A delight! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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