Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist

[Kurosawa Fan]

Trailer (http://www.myspace.com/trailerpark)

Hopefully that link works, it's on MySpace for some reason. Anyway, it looks okay. Not too excited about it to be honest.

[Raiders]

Yeah, looks alright. Interesting writing team (first film for all three), and Peter Sollett, whose Raising Victor Vargas I really enjoyed, at least makes me curious.

[Sven]

Yawn. Less youthful narcissism plz.

[Sven]

Peter Sollett, whose Raising Victor Vargas I really enjoyed

Had no idea. Now am sad.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Yeah, looks alright. Interesting writing team (first film for all three), and Peter Sollett, whose Raising Victor Vargas I really enjoyed, at least makes me curious.

Didn't realize Sollett was involved. That does increase my anticipation. Victor Vargas was great.

[Raiders]

Yawn. Less youthful narcissism plz.

This coupled with your avatar is awesome.

[D_Davis]

:confused:

[Wryan]

Really couldn't stand the "protagonist" of RVV, rest of the movie was ok though.

[DavidSeven]

No.

[Sycophant]

Trailer (http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/nickandnorahsinfiniteplaylist) .

Slightly obnoxious title aside, I'm very interested in this primarily due to Sollett's involvement (Raising Victor Vargas was rather wonderful). The trailer makes it look like the film could go either way, but I'm kind of looking forward to it.

[NickGlass]

Hopefully that link works, it's on MySpace for some reason.

You watched the trailer, yet you're still confused as to why it's on MySpace?

I suppose the glory days of Bishop Allen are over, as well. Too bad--from Bujalski to this?

[Sycophant]

Shit! I fail at searching.

[megladon8]

Kat Dennings is cute, but I really don't think this looks good at all.

[Ezee E]

Enjoyable flick. Although it should've been with young students in college instead of high school students as I don't see any teens like that at all.

Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, and the poor girl that plays Caroline made it work for me. Most actors probably couldn't sell that story, but they consistently made me smile and laugh the entire way through. I was surprised at the grotesque factor of it all when dealing with the swapping gum. Ick.

Also, I don't think there's a band out in this world that people would search all over the city and see their show at 5:30 AM. That isn't the point of the movie at all, but the statement stands.

[Henry Gale]

Yup, pretty much agree with everything you said. The movie is a lot of fun.

But four stars for Blindness? I've yet to see it but that is probably the most positive rating I've come across. Are you going to post your thoughts on it anywhere? It's just that it's still a film I want to see as I was a huge fan of Meirelles last two films, but the response has otherwise been underwhelming.

[Ezee E]

Yup, pretty much agree with everything you said. The movie is a lot of fun.

But four stars for Blindness? I've yet to see it but that is probably the most positive rating I've come across. Are you going to post your thoughts on it anywhere? It's just that it's still a film I want to see as I was a huge fan of Meirelles last two films, but the response has otherwise been underwhelming.
Posted in the Blindness thread.

[NickGlass]

I think this looks absolutely insufferable. I'm shocked it was produced, actually, since it's the commercialization of a subculture many deem unworthy of documentation--and the ultimate way for the mainstream to acknowledge a cultural trend within a zeitgeist is to completely homogenize it, then package and brand it.

Also, as a friend pointed out, this is a film about driving around Manhattan.

[Boner M]

You're indomitable, Nick.

[Ezee E]

I think this looks absolutely insufferable. I'm shocked it was produced, actually, since it's the commercialization of a subculture many deem unworthy of documentation--and the ultimate way for the mainstream to acknowledge a cultural trend within a zeitgeist is to completely homogenize it, then package and brand it.

Also, as a friend pointed out, this is a film about driving around Manhattan.
That's the Nick I remember.

So, what're you saying?

[MacGuffin]

So is this like Juno with the main focus being music?

[Ezee E]

So is this like Juno with the main focus being music?
No pregnancy. No parents. No school.

The answer is no.

[eternity]

So is this like Juno with the main focus being music?

Any comparison to Juno is pretty superficial and misguided, imo. That said, I haven't seen Nick and Norah.

[Thirdmango]

Yeah there's very little similarities between this and Juno, I'd say this one has more in common with Cloverfield. Takes place in one night, in New York City, people running all over the place, big scary monsters.

[Ezee E]

Yeah there's very little similarities between this and Juno, I'd say this one has more in common with Cloverfield. Takes place in one night, in New York City, people running all over the place, big scary monsters.
Those were trannies, not monsters

[Noisotika]

Also, I don't think there's a band out in this world that people would search all over the city and see their show at 5:30 AM. That isn't the point of the movie at all, but the statement stands.

^
My. Bloody. Valentine.

I could have done without the soundtrack. I like some Indie Rock, but the stuff played in this movie was just so White and edgeless.

Kat Dennings is without question hot (those lips & eyes), but I didn't think her character was all that interesting (check out her interesting YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/katdennings)). To be honest, I was actually rooting helplessly for Cera's character to get back with his former girlfriend, played by Alexis Dziena, who has an interesting scene in Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers. Despite the shameless shallowness of her character, I found her sympathetic somehow. I don't know if I can properly explain why. She definitely had the sexiest presence in the movie despite her petite build. And whenever she showed regret at having lost Cera, I actually felt for her. I don't know, maybe it's the fact that she's confident enough to pursue who she wants and I'm not. ???

Ari Graynor, who played Caroline, was so brave for playing this part. Her character was drunk throughout the movie and was required to do somethings that she'll never want to remember and will be glad to have been the only witness. Ari played her so well that I didn't feel all that embarrassed for her.

[Ezee E]

^
My. Bloody. Valentine.

I could have done without the soundtrack. I like some Indie Rock, but the stuff played in this movie was just so White and edgeless.

Kat Dennings is without question hot (those lips & eyes), but I didn't think her character was all that interesting (check out her interesting YouTube page (http://www.youtube.com/katdennings)). To be honest, I was actually rooting helplessly for Cera's character to get back with his former girlfriend, played by Alexis Dziena, who has an interesting scene in Jim Jarmusch's Broken Flowers. Despite the shameless shallowness of her character, I found her sympathetic somehow. I don't know if I can properly explain why. She definitely had the sexiest presence in the movie despite her petite build. And whenever she showed regret at having lost Cera, I actually felt for her. I don't know, maybe it's the fact that she's confident enough to pursue who she wants and I'm not. ???

Ari Graynor, who played Caroline, was so brave for playing this part. Her character was drunk throughout the movie and was required to do somethings that she'll never want to remember and will be glad to have been the only witness. Ari played her so well that I didn't feel all that embarrassed for her.
Glad someone else liked Caroline a lot. The more I think about the movie, the more I think of her as the highlight of it all.

As for Alexis Dziena, I disagree there. Her shallowness was too obvious. Such a boring character in my opinion, and I don't see how she'd be attracted to Nick when they first met anyway. It was kind of disturbing seeing her dance because she's so small. I figured she was 15-16. Turns out she's 22 or so. Weird.

[Winston*]

Glad someone else liked Caroline a lot. The more I think about the movie, the more I think of her as the highlight of it all.

As for Alexis Dziena, I disagree there. Her shallowness was too obvious. Such a boring character in my opinion, and I don't see how she'd be attracted to Nick when they first met anyway. It was kind of disturbing seeing her dance because she's so small. I figured she was 15-16. Turns out she's 22 or so. Weird.

That would have made her scene in Broken Flowers extra awkward.

[Ezee E]

That would have made her scene in Broken Flowers extra awkward.
Yeah. I didn't know that was her.

[Noisotika]

As for Alexis Dziena, I disagree there. Her shallowness was too obvious. Such a boring character in my opinion, and I don't see how she'd be attracted to Nick when they first met anyway. It was kind of disturbing seeing her dance because she's so small. I figured she was 15-16. Turns out she's 22 or so. Weird.

She's 24, born in 1984; a year after I was born. If you found that scene disturbing then I suggest you avoid Bill Murray's trip to Sharon Stone's house in Broken Flowers. George Bush!

I can't see her going out with Nick either but... I found her eventual pursuit of him surprisingly compelling.

I didn't like the movie though. I wanted to walk out a number of times.

[Ezee E]

I really liked Broken Flowers.

[D_Davis]

^
My. Bloody. Valentine.


:)

:up:

[Sycophant]

I thought this was quite lovely.

[balmakboor]

I thought this was quite lovely.

I liked it a lot too. It was the first rave review I've written in a while.

The only thing that seemed odd is the teenagers during the opening scenes seemed to morph into 20-somethings when they hit the city. I thought maybe I was just out of touch with today's teens, but my 16-year-old daughter made the same comment.

I'm not saying this is necessarily a problem with the film. It was most likely intentional. I'm just wondering why.

I also noticed while writing my review that it's from the same director as Raising Victor Vargas, another film I liked a lot. Gotta keep an eye on this guy I guess.

[Ezee E]

I liked it a lot too. It was the first rave review I've written in a while.

The only thing that seemed odd is the teenagers during the opening scenes seemed to morph into 20-somethings when they hit the city. I thought maybe I was just out of touch with today's teens, but my 16-year-old daughter made the same comment.

I'm not saying this is necessarily a problem with the film. It was most likely intentional. I'm just wondering why.

I also noticed while writing my review that it's from the same director as Raising Victor Vargas, another film I liked a lot. Gotta keep an eye on this guy I guess.
Yep, I said that they were more like high-school grads then seniors. I almost wonder if that's how they were in the book, and the movie just twisted it for the sake of easier relationship building.

[trotchky]

I went in thinking this looked like the worst movie of the year and came out pleasantly surprised. I liked the sex scene and discussion of orgasms as a remedy to Juno's chasteness.

[Ezee E]

Why would you go into a theatre to see the worst movie of the year?

Or did you buy a ticket for Beverly Hills Chihuahua and walk into the wrong theatre?

[trotchky]

It was 11:45 at night on a Sunday, it was the only thing playing, I was half-stoned and delirious. Yes, I'm being serious.

edit: and also I guess part of me wanted to see it. :x

[eternity]

...Juno was chaste?

[NickGlass]

...Juno was chaste?

Prude, safe, lame...pick your adjective.

[eternity]

Prude, safe, lame...pick your adjective.
If you were describing a film like Superbad, I'd see your point.

I seem to be oblivious here, though.

[NickGlass]

If you were describing a film like Superbad, I'd see your point.

I seem to be oblivious here, though.

You can project all the adjectives you'd like to Superbad, but I'm not sure you can call it prude.

[eternity]

You can project all the adjectives you'd like to Superbad, but I'm not sure you can call it prude.
Unless if you're under the age of 9, it's attempts at vulgarity fall rather flat.

[Ezee E]

Unless if you're under the age of 9, it's attempts at vulgarity fall rather flat.
Wrong. I like the movie and all, but to say it isn't vulgar is silly.

[eternity]

Wrong. I like the movie and all, but to say it isn't vulgar is silly.

Saying fuck a lot isn't real vulgarity.

[MacGuffin]

Saying fuck a lot isn't real vulgarity.

I guess menstruation jokes aren't either.

[thefourthwall]

Saying fuck a lot isn't real vulgarity.


I guess menstruation jokes aren't either.

Is this joking? How do you define vulgar?

[MacGuffin]

Is this joking? How do you define vulgar?

I think Superbad is certainly vulgar. Basically what I consider crude humor. I don't know what movie eternity watched.

[Ezee E]

Dick-taking ability, clipper's mention, and a montage of dick pictures. Vulgar? Yes.

[Noisotika]

You scratch our back, we'll scratch yours
Well you know, the funny thing about my back is that it's located on my c_ck

[Sycophant]

You scratch our back, we'll scratch yours
Well you know, the funny thing about my back is that it's located on my c_ck

O?

[Duncan]

O?

That would be vulgar.

[eternity]

I think there's a big difference between vulgarity through the use of blatant profanity and actual provocative and shocking vulgar material. Superbad, and all the vulgar parts listed above fall into the former. Superbad is vulgar in a 12-year-old-trying-to-be-edgy kind of way.

[MacGuffin]

I think there's a big difference between vulgarity through the use of blatant profanity and actual provocative and shocking vulgar material. Superbad, and all the vulgar parts listed above fall into the former. Superbad is vulgar in a 12-year-old-trying-to-be-edgy kind of way.

Except that menstrual blood jokes as reactions to blood on a guy's jeans after dancing with someone is physical and has nothing to do with profanity, so you're merely contradicting yourself. Furthermore, the definition of vulgar says:

"making explicit and offensive reference to sex or bodily functions; coarse and rude"
...so it could be that you just don't have a good understanding of what the word really means, which is fine.

[Ezee E]

I think there's a big difference between vulgarity through the use of blatant profanity and actual provocative and shocking vulgar material. Superbad, and all the vulgar parts listed above fall into the former. Superbad is vulgar in a 12-year-old-trying-to-be-edgy kind of way.
I guess they would have to eat shit then to be vulgar.

And what Clipper said.

[Winston*]

How many disabled children in Superbad are violently raped in pools of their own faeces? Less than four? Not vulgar then IMHO.

[NickGlass]

I think there's a big difference between vulgarity through the use of blatant profanity and actual provocative and shocking vulgar material. Superbad, and all the vulgar parts listed above fall into the former.

I agree. The former is crass and the latter is provocative. Vulgarity fits in better with the former.


Superbad is vulgar in a 12-year-old-trying-to-be-edgy kind of way.

And Juno is lame in a 12-year-old-trying-to-be-hip-and-edgy kind of way. And don't give me that "it's being self-aware" bullshit. Juno MacGuff may cover up her adolescent insecurities with snappy language, but Diablo Cody covers up her
poor writing skills with verbose, ostentatious dialogue.

[eternity]

Your definition doesn't supersede my point Clipper. Vulgarity has to actually be offensive. Superbad was empty and crass, while someone like George Carlin's standup is filled with actual offensive vulgarity.

Nick, you seem to have misunderstood some of my previous Juno comments, and I think I'm going to have to cross-post my upcoming retrospective on the movie here once I get it started on RT when I reach 20k.

[MacGuffin]

Your definition doesn't supersede my point Clipper. Vulgarity has to actually be offensive. Superbad was empty and crass, while someone like George Carlin's standup is filled with actual offensive vulgarity.

Nick, you seem to have misunderstood some of my previous Juno comments, and I think I'm going to have to cross-post my upcoming retrospective on the movie here once I get it started on RT when I reach 20k.

"Offensive" is subjective, while vulgar is precisely what it is: it deals with scatological humor, which is often crude, like Carlin standup — an irrelevant reference meant to throw aside the actual topic at hand, whereat your "point" is completely confused.

[Kurosawa Fan]

vul·gar (vhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/ubreve.giflhttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/prime.gifghttp://img.tfd.com/hm/GIF/schwa.gifr)adj.

1. Crudely indecent.
2.a. Deficient in taste, delicacy, or refinement.

Whether you find something offensive or not has nothing to do with whether it's vulgar.

[Ezee E]

If it doesn't work now, it's pointless to even try.

[balmakboor]

This discussion is making me want to watch Superbad again. You know, just to count how many kids are violently raped in pools of their own feces. I'm pretty into feces movies at the moment.

[Ezee E]

This discussion is making me want to watch Superbad again. You know, just to count how many kids are violently raped in pools of their own feces. I'm pretty into feces movies at the moment.
You won't be disappointed.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. It's a sweet story, and it's certainly far and away better than the likes of Superbad, but it felt like the romance was on fast forward. I mean, this was taking place on the same day in which he was making a new mix for his ex, and leaving her pathetic voice mails, and wanting to skip a gig because of depression, right? And a few car rides one evening with a girl, half of which they spent arguing, made him get over her? Not buying that at all.

Not only that, but it was rife with hokey dialogue. Cringe inducing dialogue at certain key moments. Also, at times it was fairly boring, which is never good when your movie clocks in at 90 minutes.

Oh, and the blonde who played Caroline stole the show.

[Ezee E]

Oh, and the blonde who played Caroline stole the show.

At least you see the highlight of the movie.

Hopefully she becomes a breakout like how Elizabeth Banks was 4-5 years ago.

[megladon8]

Apparently Kat Dennings' twins are becoming more sought after to do topless photos/scenes than Scarlett Johansson's.

[Ezee E]

Apparently Kat Dennings' twins are becoming more sought after to do topless photos/scenes than Scarlett Johansson's.
Scarlett hasn't been in a widely seen movie for a bit I guess.

[megladon8]

Kat Dennings > Scarlett Johansson

[Sycophant]

Kat Dennings = Scarlett Johansson

Look closely.