Miscellaneous Movie Musings

Gemini Cricket · 05-21-2006, 04:56 PM

Did you just watch a cool flick? Did you just jab your eyes out with an ice pick because of the stinkified movie you just viewed? Any Netflix queue recommendations?

Post 'em here.

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I did an everyone email at work to ask people what their favorite movies were. One person who I consider to be ultra-cool said that 'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys' was her favorite flick of all time. So I watched it. I loved it. I recommend it. Jodie Foster is wonderful in it. Not to mention, part of it is animated. Cool movie.

'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys' ~

1/2 happy faces out of 5

CoasterMatt · 05-21-2006, 05:02 PM

Dead Alive - My favorite Peter Jackson film EVER! (I even like it more than Meet the Feebles)

Prudence · 05-21-2006, 06:55 PM

So far I've only seen the edited for airline travel version, but Night Watch was pretty spiff for a vampire movie. I think I'll have to check out the "real" version.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-22-2006, 10:30 AM

Watched North by Northwest last night (finally). Realized that there's a whole genre of "hapless guy lands in a dangerous situation of misunderstandings" that I've never really seen before. Just like Strangers on a Train and Detour...

Freaky Tiki · 05-22-2006, 01:02 PM

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Just like Strangers on a Train.

Sorry, I wish I could not say this, but I have to.

Is that the prequel to Snakes on a Plane?

Oh Damn Me!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-22-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Freaky Tiki

Sorry, I wish I could not say this, but I have to.

Is that the prequel to Snakes on a Plane?

Oh Damn Me!

Hooray for Snakes on a Plane!

innerSpaceman · 05-22-2006, 07:38 PM

GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway)

A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to.

I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance.

The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.

Freaky Tiki · 05-22-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Matterhorn Fan

Hooray for Snakes on a Plane!

Hazzah!

LSPoorEeyorick · 05-22-2006, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Watched North by Northwest last night (finally). Realized that there's a whole genre of "hapless guy lands in a dangerous situation of misunderstandings" that I've never really seen before. Just like Strangers on a Train and Detour...

Yep. It's called Film Noir!

Matterhorn Fan · 05-22-2006, 10:35 AM

I've seen two Barbara Streisand movies in the last week. What's up with that?

05-21-2006, 04:56 PM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Miscellaneous Movie Musings Did you just watch a cool flick? Did you just jab your eyes out with an ice pick because of the stinkified movie you just viewed? Any Netflix queue recommendations? Post 'em here. ------------- I did an everyone email at work to ask people what their favorite movies were. One person who I consider to be ultra-cool said that 'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys' was her favorite flick of all time. So I watched it. I loved it. I recommend it. Jodie Foster is wonderful in it. Not to mention, part of it is animated. Cool movie. 'The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys' ~ 1/2 happy faces out of 5
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	So far I've only seen the edited for airline travel version, but Night Watch was pretty spiff for a vampire movie. I think I'll have to check out the "real" version. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Watched North by Northwest last night (finally). Realized that there's a whole genre of "hapless guy lands in a dangerous situation of misunderstandings" that I've never really seen before. Just like Strangers on a Train and Detour... __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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05-22-2006, 07:38 PM	#7
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	GC, you'll get no lashing from me ... (well, not for your poor movie taste anyway) A lot of people have trouble with Cast Away. It's too slow for some. It comes off crass and cumbersome to others. It's got a weird structure and an unusual tone that many people don't take to. I am at a personal loss to see where anyone could not find at least the surface story compelling - - the classic tale of man on desert island told more truly and stylishly than any previous attempt. Yet many people don't even find it a good adventure film, much less chock full of psychological, spiritual and emotional resonance. The film is sublime. I feel nothing but sadness for those who just don't get it.
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05-22-2006, 10:35 AM	#10
Matterhorn Fan Double Agent Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Back East Posts: 2,071	I've seen two Barbara Streisand movies in the last week. What's up with that?
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