28 Film Discussion Threads Later

[Philosophe_rouge]

I was wondering why I had never really seen much of either Lombard or Benny. That is terrible about Lombard, and it puzzles me that Benny never really succeeded on screen. He seemed like he would have fit perfectly in any number of screwball comedies, though I suppose that was a trend that wouldn't last too much longer after 1942.

Lombard is one of my favourite actors, a brilliant comedian. To Be or Not to Be is my favourite role of hers, but she's also great in My Man Godfrey, Nothing Sacred, and Twentieth Century. I would have loved to see where her career would have went, because she seemed to only get better as the years went on. Benny is more difficult... he was talented, and already very popular because of the radio and later his television show (which is quite funny). Many have pegged his failure on film to the fact that so much of his comedy is in reaction to his audience. His comedy was about a look more than anything, and this didn't always translate onto the screen. However, watching To Be or Not to Be, it's clear that his style could be adapted to the screen. Some of the best moments are when his smug demeanor is disturbed, notably in his exchanges with Col. Ehrhardt. From what I hear, once TV came around he just gave up on film because all his films were flops.

[MacGuffin]

You probably shouldn't lump all European movies together like this.

Uh, what?

[Rowland]

Uh, what?

Don't mind me, it's just a pet peeve. Like when people talk in blanket terms about "Asian cinema," it strikes me as reductive to lump together the often-dramatically-contrasting output from so many countries in such a way. Never mind.

[Rowland]

A positive review for The Bank Job by Nick Schager. As a big Statham fan, color me stoked.

[MacGuffin]

Don't mind me, it's just a pet peeve. Like when people talk in blanket terms about "Asian cinema," it strikes me as reductionist to lump together the often-dramatically-contrasting output from so many countries in such a way. Never mind.

I didn't mean it that way, I meant it in comparison to American cinema, which is much more concerned about the audiences' feelings and usually, catering towards them.

[Dead & Messed Up]

That movie with the midget jokes in the trailer? I thought that looked terrible.

The trailer may be misrepresenting the film - but maybe not. It's a mixture of dark pathos and broad humor, but the latter really helps to alleviate the former.

[Rowland]

A smart and perceptive review for Death Proof from the latest edition of the Bright Lights Film Journal.

[Bosco B Thug]

A smart and perceptive review for Death Proof from the latest edition of the Bright Lights Film Journal.

Pretty good review, there's definitely a weird ambience to the film and he touches on it a number of times. And I loved that gas station scene.

Also, another thing I haven't mentioned is the end credits. Everyone should sit through the end credits. There are

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interspersed of shots of Rose McGowan and Vanessa Ferlito addressing the camera in the upbeat "year book" montage. It's totally eerie and wonderfully elegiac in a way. Ferlito is stunningly striking in her shots. She gives a weird, sad smile and it's so cute it makes me want to cry. It's brilliant. :lol:

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[origami_mustache]

Prosperity for 2008 [short] (Weerasethakul, 2008) 6.0

Where did you see this? I really want to see his short short film anthology.

[Boner M]

Where did you see this? I really want to see his short short film anthology.

Here.

[origami_mustache]

Here.

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[Boner M]

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[origami_mustache]

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your wish is my command...

[Boner M]

your wish is my command...

In penance for that shameless display of whoring, I'll also link you Bruce Bailee's All My Life, which was the obvious insipiration for that short, just as Baillee was an influence on a lot of Joe's other work.

[transmogrifier]

A positive review for The Bank Job by Nick Schager. As a big Statham fan, color me stoked.

A smart and perceptive review for Death Proof from the latest edition of the Bright Lights Film Journal.

Who are you trying to get drunk and take advantage of?

[megladon8]

While I may have thought so a while ago, I can't say I am too surprised by negatives thoughts on here towards The Matador.

And did anyone else see Right at Your Door? I'd love to talk about how that movie could have been fantastic - brilliant, even - yet feel way short.

[Sycophant]

I actually liked Cassandra's Dream, even if it isn't one of Woody's best. Probably on the good half of the last decade, though.

On the other hand, I really, really disliked Juno.

[number8]

And did anyone else see Right at Your Door? I'd love to talk about how that movie could have been fantastic - brilliant, even - yet feel way short.

Yes.

[Mr. Valentine]

the Hanna Montana movie made 30 million dollars in only 700 theaters this weekend.

[Boner M]

Gonna try the /100 scale on for size for a while. See how things go.

[MacGuffin]

Gonna try the /100 scale on for size for a while. See how things go.

I used it for a little while and found it to be a bit overwhelming. Especially when there were some systems where 7/10 = 65, and stuff like that. Anyways, I don't want to start a whole other rating scales discussion, but this ten half scale system gives me the leniency I need without being overwhelming.

[megladon8]

Yes.

Good thoughts, 8.

Though you praise some aspects of the film which were my least favorite parts. For instance, the constant presence of the news broadcasts - I didn't feel the film's message was very deeply rooted in the media and our dependancy on it. I felt the relationship aspect and the testing of Brad's love for Liz was more the focus of the film, and I actually found the newscasts broadcasting the exact sae fucking message over and over and over to be very, very annoying.

And what did you think of the "twist" ending? I thought it was quite a letdown, and felt like it was kind of tossed in there simply for the same of including a "twist" to make the film more memorable.

Also, the character of Alvaro was completely pointless. He contributes absolutely nothing to the plot whatsoever, and only seems to be there because the filmmakers felt insecure with having a one-man-show.

I mean, as I said in my initial post a couple pages back, it's not a bad movie, and Rory Cochrane's performance may have single-handedly saved it. But damn is it disappointing, considering the incredible potential the concept had.

[Qrazy]

Here.

This is supposed to be great?

[MacGuffin]

This is supposed to be great?

Hi Qrazy, how are you doing!?

[Qrazy]

Hi Qrazy, how are you doing!?

Good?