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topic: Which upcoming movies are you looking forward to? |
Battie
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post #41
on September 27, 2007 - 5:48 AM PDT
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> On September 27, 2007 - 12:04 AM PDT woozy wrote:
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> *Sonja never forgets what woozy is. He slips off her lap and smiles shyly at her and blushes. You choose the next film, he says. Battie grabs the remote and grumbles irritably. Do you wan't a rum and coke, he asks.*
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Heh, heh. I drank waaaay too much two weeks ago. >_> So...perhaps not.
*throws woozy some anti-viagra, also known as women's birth control* You'll feel better. |
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Battie
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post #42
on September 27, 2007 - 5:48 AM PDT
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| So..has anyone seen any of the recent films, especially the ones being discussed lately? |
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woozy
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post #43
on September 27, 2007 - 12:14 PM PDT
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> On September 27, 2007 - 5:48 AM PDT Battie wrote:
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> *throws woozy some anti-viagra, also known as women's birth control*
If this involves sharp kicks or jabs to any where on my body, bear in mind I'm wearing my square woozy quadraped body right now. woozies' skins are tough and thick.
> You'll feel better.
Just trying to see if I'm going to go out with a bang or a wimper.
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Cinenaut
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post #44
on September 27, 2007 - 3:26 PM PDT
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> On September 27, 2007 - 5:48 AM PDT Battie wrote:
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> So..has anyone seen any of the recent films, especially the ones being discussed lately?
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Way to be on-topic, Battie!
The most recent film I've seen was 3:10 to Yuma, which had many enjoyable elements, including some great performances and a cameo by Luke Wilson as a total scumbag. I wasn't really satisfied with the last section of the movie. Not High Noon, but still worth seeing.
I've never seen the original 3:10 to Yuma.
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DLeonard
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post #45
on September 27, 2007 - 7:05 PM PDT
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> On September 27, 2007 - 3:26 PM PDT Cinenaut wrote:
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> The most recent film I've seen was 3:10 to Yuma, which had many enjoyable elements, including some great performances and a cameo by Luke Wilson as a total scumbag. I wasn't really satisfied with the last section of the movie. Not High Noon, but still worth seeing.
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Did you feel like the appearance of L. Wilson brought the story to some other place for about 5 minutes? I found myself wondering "What's he doing in this movie?". Completely took me out of what was happening.
But I agree, all in all, worth seeing. Mainly due to Crowe and Bale, who did a nice job creating characters that were fun to watch.
Right now I'm most eager to catch Eastern Promises. |
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Cinenaut
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post #46
on September 28, 2007 - 8:13 AM PDT
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I know what you mean about that section of the movie. It's like they decided to sneak in a bit of Abu Ghraib commentary while allowing Luke W. to play against type.
I caught a small part of My Name is Earl last night, and Ben Foster, the guy who played Crowe's crazed second-in-command, was there, giving a similarly crazed performance.
I would like to see Eastern Promises.
> On September 27, 2007 - 7:05 PM PDT DLeonard wrote:
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> > On September 27, 2007 - 3:26 PM PDT Cinenaut wrote:
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> > The most recent film I've seen was 3:10 to Yuma, which had many enjoyable elements, including some great performances and a cameo by Luke Wilson as a total scumbag. I wasn't really satisfied with the last section of the movie. Not High Noon, but still worth seeing.
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> Did you feel like the appearance of L. Wilson brought the story to some other place for about 5 minutes? I found myself wondering "What's he doing in this movie?". Completely took me out of what was happening.
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> But I agree, all in all, worth seeing. Mainly due to Crowe and Bale, who did a nice job creating characters that were fun to watch.
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> Right now I'm most eager to catch Eastern Promises.
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troublemaker
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post #47
on September 28, 2007 - 6:27 PM PDT
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Finally caught the trailer for P.T. Anderson's There will be Blood last night. Consider that movie catapulted to the top of my list as films I am looking forward to. The film looks dark, moody, and incredibly raw.
My friend and I got around to discussing what films we are looking forward to for the rest of the year, to make up for the disappointing summer. And that sparked me into rethinking very heavily about the impending releases I want to see in the coming months.
-There will be Blood - PT Anderson
As I stated earlier, looks like a dark character-driven film exploring the nature of greed.
-No Country for Old Men - Coen Bros.
Similarly, the Coens' don't look to be dilly-daddling here. This film looks as though it strikes for the jugular. Javiar Barden is one of the weirdest but intensely frightening characters I have ever on film.
-The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford - Andrew Dominik
The trailer and appearance of the film gives me the sense that this is a slow, meditative type of film. Roger Deakin's cinematography makes me think of a Malick film like Days of Heaven. I'm intrigued by this release.
-I'm not There - Todd Haynes
I've already spoken about this film too much already, but I'll reiterate that I look forward to the creative vision of this film.
-American Gangster - Ridley Scott
I think Crowe is having an "on" year. His performence in 310 to Yuma was great, and I have no doubt he'll be pulling off another impressive one in this film. Everything oozes cool in this picture, and to further cement that, apparently Jay-Z is doing the soundtrack for this film. Bounce back year for both Ridley Scott and Jay-Z? I'm thinking it might happen. |
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Battie
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post #48
on October 1, 2007 - 12:45 PM PDT
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> On September 20, 2007 - 6:34 AM PDT Battie wrote:
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> > On September 19, 2007 - 9:32 AM PDT Battie wrote:
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> > I haven't actually seen the preview. I just dig horror movies. I may have to hunt down thean online mini-series? I'm checking it out on FEARnet right now...
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> Somehow I cut off part of my post.
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> "I may have to hunt down the trailer." And "There's another 30 Days of Night...Blood Trails. It's an online mini-series?"
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I wouldn't suggest the online series. I watched 2-3 episodes and it was pretty awful. Not sure what put me off about it. Just seemed very amateurish. |
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Battie
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post #49
on October 4, 2007 - 6:27 PM PDT
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I finally saw the trailer for Beowulf...somehow I had the impression it was live-action (which it isn't). But, sadly, I'm not that interested anymore. If it weren't for Malkovich...
"I! AM! BEOWULF!" Ugh. Are they going to be imitating that awful dialogue from 300 forever? |
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underdog
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post #50
on October 4, 2007 - 11:55 PM PDT
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> On October 4, 2007 - 6:27 PM PDT Battie wrote:
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> I finally saw the trailer for Beowulf...somehow I had the impression it was live-action (which it isn't). But, sadly, I'm not that interested anymore. If it weren't for Malkovich...
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> "I! AM! BEOWULF!" Ugh. Are they going to be imitating that awful dialogue from 300 forever?
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Battie, you gotta check this out, then. Definitely the best way to watch that film.
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underdog
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post #51
on October 4, 2007 - 11:56 PM PDT
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| Eastern Promises was great, by the way. With a couple of unforgettable scenes, some superb acting, and a fairly gripping plot. It's not perfect, but I'd give it an A-. |
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Cinenaut
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post #52
on October 5, 2007 - 8:23 AM PDT
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Has anyone seen In the Valley of Elah?
The New Yorker gave it a great review. |
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underdog
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post #53
on October 5, 2007 - 10:40 AM PDT
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> On October 5, 2007 - 8:23 AM PDT Cinenaut wrote:
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> Has anyone seen In the Valley of Elah?
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> The New Yorker gave it a great review.
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I did. Definitely worth seeing. It's more restrained than Paul Haggis' previous works, though still can't resist a few obvious moments. Jones is fantastic in it. |
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boredgirl
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post #54
on October 6, 2007 - 6:56 PM PDT
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I really want to see American Gangster. It looks like it will have a great story and plenty of Action. I agree that this seems to be an "on" year for Russell Crowe.
I am also interested in seeing Will Smith's new movie. It looks like it has potential. There are a few other movies that I want to see, but a lot of them I can wait until they come out on dvd.
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troublemaker
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post #55
on October 10, 2007 - 3:28 PM PDT
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Anyone here catch Across the Universe ?
At the moment that's the only film I have any minute interest in watching, that is, until Into the Wild opens up on Friday. |
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weezy
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post #56
on October 23, 2007 - 2:05 PM PDT
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| Got to watch an advanced screening of Kite Runner on Friday. Amazing they did the movie in 70 days with a small-ish indie budget. Perfectly cast, beautiful scenery (they shot in Eastern China, and San Francisco!), great humor, deeply moving - I cried three times, so good. Highly recommended! |
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Nenufar
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post #57
on October 23, 2007 - 2:51 PM PDT
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I can't wait for this new one with Daniel Day Lewis (!) directed by Paul Thomas Anderson (!!): There Will Be Blood. Looks fab!
That and the Coen Bros movie... when's that open?
It looks like a great Fall because there have already been some great films out earlier than usual. Michael Clayton was really good.
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willzofsteel
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post #58
on October 23, 2007 - 3:06 PM PDT
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| I'm definitely looking forward to American Gangster. I really think the combination of Washington and Crowe will make this one an instant classic! |
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troublemaker
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post #59
on October 23, 2007 - 9:15 PM PDT
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> On October 23, 2007 - 3:06 PM PDT willzofsteel wrote:
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> I'm definitely looking forward to American Gangster. I really think the combination of Washington and Crowe will make this one an instant classic!
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I am <-----> this close to being resentful to that film, if only because of that catchy song. You know what, it's not even a friggin' song. It's one sample looping over and over again. I want to punch myself when I realize I'm walking down the street humming that single line "There ain't no love.."
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weezy
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post #60
on November 14, 2007 - 12:09 PM PST
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I got a chance to see "Lars and the Real Girl" this weekend. My first full-on Ryan Gosling experience! And man... there wasn't a lady with a dry eye in the house. The boy's got some serious acting mojo.
The movie was nice, and very often funny. Some great comic moments with Lars' real girl, and some very touching moments between Lars, his lady, and his family and friends. Really great chemistry between the entire cast, including the doll, who looks better and more realistic throughout the film.
I still felt in the end though, there was a bit too much cheese factor involved all around. Not to diss the audience I was with, but they seemed to let the initial shock of the love doll gimmick carry them through the rest of the movie. I felt a bit overwhelmed by the whole "community coming together to help cure Lars" aspect, mostly because it's such a huge stretch to imagine anyone doing that for someone convinced he's in love with a doll in reality. But hey, it's Ryan Gosling. Who wouldn't do anything for that guy? Not any of the ladies who saw "The Notebook."
I wanted to watch the film after watching a BBC Documentary about the same subject (I can't find it streaming there anymore but I found it here) but the way the film approaches the topic is a polar opposite of the doc, which probably affected my viewing in a negative way. In any case, I recommend the film to Gosling lovers and those looking for a heart-warming tear-jerker. I imagine it being a great film for dates, as the fellah can just look over and say "at least I'm not THAT guy!" And if you can't make it to see Lars, do yourself a favor and watch that BBC doc. It captures the hilarious, raw, at times scary reality of those whose love dolls play a big role in their lives.
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