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« Reply #50 on: July 15, 2006, 12:24:55 PM »

Punch-Drunk, Ghost and Bull too.

Ok, Ian...I have a question.  What was your thought on that initial car accident in the film?  I mean, on the surface it just seems so random, but obviously its symbolic of something.  I just always take it as an analogy for Barry.  The car is just coming down the road, drawing no attention to itself, and then out of nowhere, basically explodes and everybody turns to see what the hell is happening.

I could be completely off-base, but again, it was just my interpretation on the scene.

I totally agree. I think it's just a little overture letting us know what we're in for, with the film and his character, cheap symbology I guess, but still effective.
That film CAPTURES the desolation of LA Valley existence like no other. And the open, freeing, airy feel when they get to Hawaii? Amazing. I love all Anderson's stuff, but that just may be my favorite.
See Match Point, man. Be interested in your thoughts.

Another thing with that film, is I have a large family myself (one of 8  ), and I can completely relate with just being hammered away at by siblings over stupid sh*t that they just won't drop.  Of course, the intensity is so much more magnified in that film, but just the idea of, "Leave me the heck alone.  Who cares what I'm doing?  Mind your own..." is something I've felt a million times.
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« Reply #51 on: July 15, 2006, 12:26:19 PM »

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I can completely relate with just being hammered away at by siblings over stupid merda that they just won't drop.

Kinda like this board, eh?  Grin
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« Reply #52 on: July 15, 2006, 12:27:45 PM »

Written by Nilsson and sung by Shelley Duvall. Great music.
Have you seen Brown Bunny yet, Rerun?

No.  Honestly, I don't know that I will.  At first I was interested, but just knowing the whole pornographic scene...I may not.  I really don't like overt sexuality in films and it often times detracts from them in my opinion.  With Buffalo, that scene at the strip club was such a crucial part in the film, but to me, it was ruined by all of the nudity.  To some, I'm sure it really added to the slimeyness of what the man had become since he left football, but I just don't care for that.
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« Reply #53 on: July 15, 2006, 12:32:19 PM »

Written by Nilsson and sung by Shelley Duvall. Great music.
Have you seen Brown Bunny yet, Rerun?

No.  Honestly, I don't know that I will.  At first I was interested, but just knowing the whole pornographic scene...I may not.  I really don't like overt sexuality in films and it often times detracts from them in my opinion.  With Buffalo, that scene at the strip club was such a crucial part in the film, but to me, it was ruined by all of the nudity.  To some, I'm sure it really added to the slimeyness of what the man had become since he left football, but I just don't care for that.

I can dig that.
Seen Prairie Home Companion yet? I think you might like that. Very powerful film.
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« Reply #54 on: July 15, 2006, 12:41:05 PM »

Written by Nilsson and sung by Shelley Duvall. Great music.
Have you seen Brown Bunny yet, Rerun?

No.  Honestly, I don't know that I will.  At first I was interested, but just knowing the whole pornographic scene...I may not.  I really don't like overt sexuality in films and it often times detracts from them in my opinion.  With Buffalo, that scene at the strip club was such a crucial part in the film, but to me, it was ruined by all of the nudity.  To some, I'm sure it really added to the slimeyness of what the man had become since he left football, but I just don't care for that.

I can dig that.
Seen Prairie Home Companion yet? I think you might like that. Very powerful film.

It's got your girl in it...No, not yet.  I want to.  My core group of friends have no interested, so it's hard to get out there alone, but I might.
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« Reply #55 on: July 15, 2006, 12:42:25 PM »

Rerun, he's sworn off Lindsay if you can believe that....
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« Reply #56 on: July 15, 2006, 12:55:11 PM »

Prairie Home Companion...I really wanna see that flick. Looks great.
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« Reply #57 on: July 15, 2006, 01:16:33 PM »

PHC got a ton of press here--Minneapolis, that is. Obvious reasons. I always wonder how Keillor plays to non-small town Minnesotans. I have friends from Minneapolis who don't even get it or think it's funny. I was born in a small town in rural Minnesota, and I swear Keillor's been at my family reunions. I haven't seen the movie yet, but I plan to. I'm pretty curious.
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« Reply #58 on: July 16, 2006, 12:29:09 PM »

Midnight Cowboy.
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« Reply #59 on: July 16, 2006, 06:03:47 PM »

Full Metal Jacket
Platoon

this isnt a movie, but a series so Im not sure if this has the possibiity of fitting in:
Band of Brothers
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« Reply #60 on: July 19, 2006, 08:35:56 PM »

Well, crap.

*** STOP READING NOW IF YOU'VE NEVER SEEN MATCHPOINT  (minor minor hinting at the ending type spoiler) ***









I have to be honest here -- I'm disappointed.  Why did that movie have to be so damn mediocre?  I wanted to knock down Ian's claims...

It was just completely devoid of any charm and humor whatsoever.  Now, I knew going in it would be a thriller, but does that mean the characters have to refuse to crack a smile the entire time?  I've never seen a story of passion told without any smiles or laughs or giggles even between it's participants...Oh, and the main character was a rotten human being devoid of any sense of morality.

I did enjoy the final 20 minutes though and the ending was great to not be the cliche we all expect.

Ok, Ian:  I didn't like it, obviously, but I hardly hated it.  Early on, I was wondering how it could be awful for anyone, and only in the fact that it was so dry and mean-spirited did I find myself unhappy with it (ironically it was the way the movie ended that I enjoyed by far the most).  Still, it's two worlds better than something like "Hollywood Endings" and "Anything Else," both of which were shitfests.  I say....2/4. 








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« Reply #61 on: July 19, 2006, 08:38:06 PM »

Don't f*** with "Anything Else." I thought it was pretty good, considering his more recent stuff. Not great, but good. And some nice moments.
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« Reply #62 on: July 19, 2006, 10:04:06 PM »

while we're at it...don't screw with mister Mom either....  Grin
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« Reply #63 on: July 19, 2006, 11:50:47 PM »

But have all at "Shakes the Clown."
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« Reply #64 on: July 20, 2006, 12:13:37 AM »

I just watched Escape From Alcatraz for the seven billionth time this month.

The single complaint I have for the movie was when Clarence Anglin says at the table, "Is it true nobody's ever broke outta here?" His delivery is horrible of that line. Rest of the movie is fantastic.
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« Reply #65 on: July 20, 2006, 01:55:17 AM »

THE NEW WORLD

by Terrence Malick.



A visual poem about the beauty of nature and the loss of innocence. And it features by far the most beautiful photography of all time. So, if you don´t have a problem with slow pace, watch it as soon as possible.
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« Reply #66 on: July 20, 2006, 07:11:55 AM »

How do you assess which are your favorites?

My best measure is if I can watch the movie again from time to time and not only still really enjoy and appreciate it, but still have an emotional reaction....either tears or laughter, depending on the genre.

In terms of comedy, I still enjoy;

Its a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
Blues Brothers
Animal House
What About Bob? (have you seen Dupree yet? Wink )
American Grafitti (partial comedy)

Action/Cop/Thrillers/Characters

Lethal Weapon 1-4
Beverly Hills Cop
48 Hours
Morgan Freeman as Alex Cross
Fugitive

Drama
American Beauty
Sideways
Cool Hand Luke (correct genre?)

This is just off the top of my head.  I could sit here all day and add to the lists
These are just a few I have viewed repeatedly.



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« Reply #67 on: August 11, 2006, 10:51:50 AM »

I just watched "Network" a day or two ago, and what a grossly over-rated movie.  I thought Finch was amazing in itand I loved how passionate the dialogue was by all as they would spontaneously monologue turning these incredible, "spontaneous" phrases, but as a whole, the movie was a bore.  I understand the message about how television runs our lives and only looks to reach us on an emotional, not intellectual level, and how ratings are all that matter, even over ethics, but it just didn't do it for me.  Everybody in the film was completely without self-respect or ethics.  They're like passionate robots.
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« Reply #68 on: August 11, 2006, 03:04:58 PM »

Napoleon vu par Abel Gance
Sunrise
Nosferatu (1922 original)
Frankenstein
King Kong (1933 original)
Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
The Shootist
The Searchers
Fantasia
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
The General
Intolerance
War Of The Worlds (1953 original)
2001
Robin Hood (1938 Flynn version)
The Trouble With Harry
Citizen Kane
Das Busche Die Pandora
Haxen
National Lampoon's Animal House
Airplane !
Yellow Submarine
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« Reply #69 on: August 11, 2006, 04:04:08 PM »

Hollywood Knights
Wizard of Mars
When Worlds Collide
The First Men in the Moon
Forbidden Planet
Robinson Crusoe on Mars
Porky's
This Island Earth
Destination Moon
Plan 9 From Outer Space (when i want a good laugh!)
Flesh Gordon
The Villian (Kirk Douglas comedy from 1979)
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« Reply #70 on: August 11, 2006, 05:02:13 PM »

Napoleon vu par Abel Gance
Sunrise
Nosferatu (1922 original)
Frankenstein
King Kong (1933 original)
Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
The Shootist
The Searchers
Fantasia
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
The General
Intolerance
War Of The Worlds (1953 original)
2001
Robin Hood (1938 Flynn version)
The Trouble With Harry
Citizen Kane
Das Busche Die Pandora
Haxen
National Lampoon's Animal House
Airplane !
Yellow Submarine

There are so many "classics" in that list that I haven't seen.  From those, I have only watched Robin Hood (and that was within the last month), War of the Worlds, Nosferatu, Fantasia, King Kong, and Butch Cassidy.  I always read so much about the Searchers though being a great film, so I'm interested in it and I have Frankenstein on my Netflix queue...I did see "Gods and Monsters" about the director and it was awful.
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« Reply #71 on: August 12, 2006, 12:23:21 AM »

Errol Flynn in Robin Hood defines how a swash should be buckled.  Cool

The Searchers is a great, great film, but I prefer The Shootist, for the poignancy of The Duke finally playing himself - an ageing gunfighter dying of cancer.

That was a top of the head list. There are so many more - of very recent vintage, The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe.

Here's heresy for you - I don't see what all the fuss is about Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Much prefer Kill Bill.
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« Reply #72 on: August 12, 2006, 12:26:50 AM »

Flesh Gordon

Ah, who could forget the immortal Dr. Flexi Jerkoff ?  LOL
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« Reply #73 on: August 12, 2006, 03:06:51 AM »

I really like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies. Probably because I am into Martial Arts.
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« Reply #74 on: August 12, 2006, 10:30:41 AM »

Napoleon vu par Abel Gance
Sunrise
Nosferatu (1922 original)
Frankenstein
King Kong (1933 original)
Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid
The Shootist
The Searchers
Fantasia
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea
The General
Intolerance
War Of The Worlds (1953 original)
2001
Robin Hood (1938 Flynn version)
The Trouble With Harry
Citizen Kane
Das Busche Die Pandora
Haxen
National Lampoon's Animal House
Airplane !
Yellow Submarine

 Grin

Add Bringing Up Baby and The General to that list and you have a list I could swear by!

Honestly, in my dreams I get a week in the Alan Boyd archives with Alan as host to watch old movies with AGD and Ian.  In my dream of dreams they find the A takes of the Chaplin First National movies and the 10 hour cut of Greed and we get an exclusive preview of that before release....
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