Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 487

flippyshark · 10-25-2009, 06:02 AM

While I thought that sequence weakened the story, and said story never regained any momentum after that, I will admit that

flippyshark · 10-25-2009, 06:05 AM

D'oh -

What I meant to say:

While I thought that sequence threw the movie into a torpor from which it never really recovered, I admit that

Spoiler:

There is clearly set-up for a sequel, what with the narrator even saying something like "so until next time..." - I'll be there for whatever they do, but I'm hoping the stakes are a little higher on the next go-round.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-25-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

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Count me in as loving Zombieland. I'm still not hugely impressed by whats-his-name mini-Andy Samberg, but he did well enough. Everyone else was great.

Gemini Cricket · 10-25-2009, 01:54 PM

I liked Zombieland a lot, too.

One thing about the film and Breslin that I'd like to point out.

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Ghoulish Delight · 10-25-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

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Gemini Cricket · 10-25-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

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I need to see that one. I haven't yet.

Gemini Cricket · 10-29-2009, 01:33 AM

I watched The Miracle Worker last night. What a wonderful flick. The scene where she's teaching Helen Keller to use a spoon was fantastic. Such a powerful scene. I loves Anne Bancroft.

Gemini Cricket · 11-05-2009, 09:24 PM

High Noon

Love this movie but gosh almost everyone in that town is an asshole. Except for maybe his wife and that one kid... Sheesh. I guess that the moral is being right and doing the right thing can be lonely.

Gemini Cricket · 11-13-2009, 10:57 PM

So, The Wizard of Oz is on TBS. So, of course, I had to watch it. It's irresistible to some of us gays. It's like a gay moth being lured in by a pink flame.

There are some funny moments in this film. It's been awhile since I've seen it.

The Scarecrow talking about how he was attacked by the Winged Monkeys:

Scarecrow: First they took my legs off and they threw them over there! Then they took my chest out and they threw it over there!
Tin Woodsman: Well, that's you all over!

That's hysterical!

ETA: Also, I remember when I was young, I had no idea that all the men Dorothy and friends talked to in Oz were played by the same actor, Frank Morgan.

I never noticed the score playing "Night on Bald Mountain" before when the Scarecrow and friends enter the witch's castle.

I also didn't notice before that the witch's guards were green like her.

Another cool quote:

Wicked Witch of the West: The last to go will see the first three go before her.

Anyway, just a couple of tidbits I wanted to share.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-25-2009, 02:01 PM

It's dumb, but funny dumb.

ETA: we're talking about Kingpin, for those not reading spoilers

10-25-2009, 06:02 AM	#1
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	While I thought that sequence weakened the story, and said story never regained any momentum after that, I will admit that
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10-25-2009, 06:05 AM	#2
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	D'oh - What I meant to say: While I thought that sequence threw the movie into a torpor from which it never really recovered, I admit that Spoiler: it still made me love Bill Murray even more. There is clearly set-up for a sequel, what with the narrator even saying something like "so until next time..." - I'll be there for whatever they do, but I'm hoping the stakes are a little higher on the next go-round.
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10-25-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I liked Zombieland a lot, too. One thing about the film and Breslin that I'd like to point out. Spoiler: I think I mentioned this before but sometimes casting is a spoiler. The scene is set up to make you think that Breslin is going to get shot. To me, it was obvious that she wasn't going to get shot and that she was going to be a major player in the film. I knew the whole thing was a trick they were playing on the Harrelson character and the mini-Sandberg guy. I came to this conclusion because why would they have Oscar nominated Breslin only there for a couple of minutes in a film? The answer is, they wouldn't.
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10-29-2009, 01:33 AM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I watched The Miracle Worker last night. What a wonderful flick. The scene where she's teaching Helen Keller to use a spoon was fantastic. Such a powerful scene. I loves Anne Bancroft.
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11-05-2009, 09:24 PM	#8
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	High Noon Love this movie but gosh almost everyone in that town is an asshole. Except for maybe his wife and that one kid... Sheesh. I guess that the moral is being right and doing the right thing can be lonely.
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11-13-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	So, The Wizard of Oz is on TBS. So, of course, I had to watch it. It's irresistible to some of us gays. It's like a gay moth being lured in by a pink flame. There are some funny moments in this film. It's been awhile since I've seen it. The Scarecrow talking about how he was attacked by the Winged Monkeys: Scarecrow: First they took my legs off and they threw them over there! Then they took my chest out and they threw it over there! Tin Woodsman: Well, that's you all over! That's hysterical! ETA: Also, I remember when I was young, I had no idea that all the men Dorothy and friends talked to in Oz were played by the same actor, Frank Morgan. I never noticed the score playing "Night on Bald Mountain" before when the Scarecrow and friends enter the witch's castle. I also didn't notice before that the witch's guards were green like her. Another cool quote: Wicked Witch of the West: The last to go will see the first three go before her. Anyway, just a couple of tidbits I wanted to share.
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10-25-2009, 02:01 PM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	It's dumb, but funny dumb. ETA: we're talking about Kingpin, for those not reading spoilers __________________ '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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