Miscellaneous Movie Musings - Page 55

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-15-2006, 11:54 PM

Here's my movie musing of the moment: I'm going to see Clerks 2.

I'm going to see Clerks 2, and it will suck. It will be a sucktastic suckfest. I know this for a fact, without having read any spoilers or looked at Kevin Smith's blog. Trust me, I know.

So why see it? We have to see it. We've been Kevin Smith fans since seeing Clerks on VHS and have seen all of his movies. Ok, maybe we didn't see Jersey Girl. Yeah, did not go to that. But we did actually rent Vulgar, which no one should have to do. We did it because we loved Kevin Smith.

Thing is, he's lost it. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was a broken promise. After he did Dogma he had said he was done with the "Jersey Trilogy", which already wasn't a trilogy at all. He had said he was putting Jay and Silent Bob away forever. Then, he pulled them out in Strike Back, and it was somewhat funny but mostly embarrassing. I mean, when you've shot your wad you've shot your wad, and having the Mark Hamill battle you with a lightsaber is far beyond short-scorching for Fan Boy Made Cash.

Why the loyalty? Why the bond? Who cares if he throws in another Rick Derris reference? Will you really laugh because the number 37 has been mentioned...again? Will you be able to forget that he exalted Lucas for Episode III and raised your expectations from nothing just so they could be even more shattered?

I see it all too well. Less funny than Strike Back. More embarrassing. Ten bucks (make it twenty, I've got a date) down the toilet and Citizen Kane remains unwatched in a Netflix envelope.

Even though it's all crystal clear, I'm going to do it. I'll feel odd if I don't. Loyalty manifests in such bizarre ways.

€uroMeinke · 07-16-2006, 12:57 AM

Hmmm - not movie musing, but I had the same loyalty thing with Anne Rice - God I'm glad I finally broke from that habit or I'd be reading about Jesus Christ.

Not Afraid · 07-16-2006, 01:00 AM

Ugh. I'm glad I broke the Anne Rice habbit.

And, in case anyone's not insulted enough:

I think crocs look like clown shoes
The Honda Element is a Clown Car and
I find Stephen King rather dull

innerSpaceman · 07-16-2006, 08:33 AM

ok, we can take it about Stephen King and Honda, but more talk like that about crocs, missy, and I'm gonna have to talk to the owner about banning you.

oh.

Gemini Cricket · 07-16-2006, 08:54 AM

Watched Madonna's 'I'm Going to Tell You a Secret' this morning. Meh. Too much Kaballah. Shrug.

Alex · 07-16-2006, 09:23 AM

I had never heard of Crocs until I visited family over the 4th of July weekend. Turns out that in the two years since I last saw her my mother has adopted them as pretty much the only footwear she wears. They're hideous and remind me of the jelly sandals that were so popular among girls back in the '70s and once caused me to catch the backyard on fire.

Anyway, on the topic of movies. Lani and I drove up to the city last yesterday and saw the new crossword documentary Word Play. It is a lot of fun and well put together. It is built around the 2005 Crossword Championship in Stamford, CT, but does a good job of screen graphics, music, and editing to keep you involved during those times you're essentially watching a crowd of people do a crossword puzzle.

Near the end is a surprising bit of human drama that will have even the most competition averse people cringing in sympathy.

In terms of the mood it created I was reminded a lot of a documentary from 1997 called Hands on the Hard Body in which a group of contestants push themselves to physical limits to win a new pick-up truck. Lani initially said it reminded her of Spellbound from a few years ago which followed a group of contestants in the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee. I don't think that quite captured the same feeling because while you really rooted for the kids there was also a feeling of exploitation in some mof the stories. The rooting interest was tainted by a certain level of discomfort and voyeurism.

Anyway, if you're of a type to spend your movie theater dollars on documentaries I heartily recommend it. And if you haven't seen them, rent Hands on the Hard Body and Spellbound.

Gemini Cricket · 07-16-2006, 02:50 PM

I've had 'Paradise Now' at home for so long it's gathering moss. R and I try to coordinate schedules to watch it and it never works out. I think I've had it out for a month now... Netflix makes its money off of people like us.

scaeagles · 07-16-2006, 06:17 PM

I rented and watched Sahara last night. I'm not picky about movies, but that was $4 and two hours I'll never have back. I was doing my best to endure, but when they use a 150 year old cannon to shoot down the helicopter of the bad guy.....I just couldn't take it anymore.

Alex · 07-16-2006, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I rented and watched Sahara last night. I'm not picky about movies, but that was $4 and two hours I'll never have back. I was doing my best to endure, but when they use a 150 year old cannon to shoot down the helicopter of the bad guy.....I just couldn't take it anymore.

To wipe clear the memory, watch the real Sahara.

Gemini Cricket · 07-16-2006, 06:28 PM

Ha ha. You saw 'Sahara'.

lol!

07-15-2006, 11:54 PM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Here's my movie musing of the moment: I'm going to see Clerks 2. I'm going to see Clerks 2, and it will suck. It will be a sucktastic suckfest. I know this for a fact, without having read any spoilers or looked at Kevin Smith's blog. Trust me, I know. So why see it? We have to see it. We've been Kevin Smith fans since seeing Clerks on VHS and have seen all of his movies. Ok, maybe we didn't see Jersey Girl. Yeah, did not go to that. But we did actually rent Vulgar, which no one should have to do. We did it because we loved Kevin Smith. Thing is, he's lost it. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was a broken promise. After he did Dogma he had said he was done with the "Jersey Trilogy", which already wasn't a trilogy at all. He had said he was putting Jay and Silent Bob away forever. Then, he pulled them out in Strike Back, and it was somewhat funny but mostly embarrassing. I mean, when you've shot your wad you've shot your wad, and having the Mark Hamill battle you with a lightsaber is far beyond short-scorching for Fan Boy Made Cash. Why the loyalty? Why the bond? Who cares if he throws in another Rick Derris reference? Will you really laugh because the number 37 has been mentioned...again? Will you be able to forget that he exalted Lucas for Episode III and raised your expectations from nothing just so they could be even more shattered? I see it all too well. Less funny than Strike Back. More embarrassing. Ten bucks (make it twenty, I've got a date) down the toilet and Citizen Kane remains unwatched in a Netflix envelope. Even though it's all crystal clear, I'm going to do it. I'll feel odd if I don't. Loyalty manifests in such bizarre ways. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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07-16-2006, 12:57 AM	#2
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	Hmmm - not movie musing, but I had the same loyalty thing with Anne Rice - God I'm glad I finally broke from that habit or I'd be reading about Jesus Christ. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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07-16-2006, 01:00 AM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Ugh. I'm glad I broke the Anne Rice habbit. And, in case anyone's not insulted enough: I think crocs look like clown shoes The Honda Element is a Clown Car and I find Stephen King rather dull
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07-16-2006, 08:33 AM	#4
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	ok, we can take it about Stephen King and Honda, but more talk like that about crocs, missy, and I'm gonna have to talk to the owner about banning you. oh.
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07-16-2006, 08:54 AM	#5
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Watched Madonna's 'I'm Going to Tell You a Secret' this morning. Meh. Too much Kaballah. Shrug.
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07-16-2006, 09:23 AM	#6
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I had never heard of Crocs until I visited family over the 4th of July weekend. Turns out that in the two years since I last saw her my mother has adopted them as pretty much the only footwear she wears. They're hideous and remind me of the jelly sandals that were so popular among girls back in the '70s and once caused me to catch the backyard on fire. Anyway, on the topic of movies. Lani and I drove up to the city last yesterday and saw the new crossword documentary Word Play. It is a lot of fun and well put together. It is built around the 2005 Crossword Championship in Stamford, CT, but does a good job of screen graphics, music, and editing to keep you involved during those times you're essentially watching a crowd of people do a crossword puzzle. Near the end is a surprising bit of human drama that will have even the most competition averse people cringing in sympathy. In terms of the mood it created I was reminded a lot of a documentary from 1997 called Hands on the Hard Body in which a group of contestants push themselves to physical limits to win a new pick-up truck. Lani initially said it reminded her of Spellbound from a few years ago which followed a group of contestants in the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee. I don't think that quite captured the same feeling because while you really rooted for the kids there was also a feeling of exploitation in some mof the stories. The rooting interest was tainted by a certain level of discomfort and voyeurism. Anyway, if you're of a type to spend your movie theater dollars on documentaries I heartily recommend it. And if you haven't seen them, rent Hands on the Hard Body and Spellbound.
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07-16-2006, 02:50 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I've had 'Paradise Now' at home for so long it's gathering moss. R and I try to coordinate schedules to watch it and it never works out. I think I've had it out for a month now... Netflix makes its money off of people like us.
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07-16-2006, 06:17 PM	#8
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I rented and watched Sahara last night. I'm not picky about movies, but that was $4 and two hours I'll never have back. I was doing my best to endure, but when they use a 150 year old cannon to shoot down the helicopter of the bad guy.....I just couldn't take it anymore.
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07-16-2006, 06:28 PM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ha ha. You saw 'Sahara'. lol!
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