Schoolio's Movie Corner

[schoolofruckus]

I still have to see Revolutionary Road, Waltz With Bashir, and I've Loved You So Long before comprising my list of the year's best. Also, The Baader Meinhof Komplex, which I'm seeing tonight.

[Green Panda]

I still have to see Revolutionary Road, Waltz With Bashir, and I've Loved You So Long before comprising my list of the year's best. Also, The Baader Meinhof Komplex, which I'm seeing tonight.

Can you put that in a powerpoint slide so I can visualize it, pants pisser?

[wmgaretjax]

I need to see Waltz With Bashir, Still Light, Doubt, and Che.

I saw Wendy and Lucy... It was mediocre. I don't have a whole lot so say about it. It's short, so I guess it's worth checking out if it sounds like something you'd like. In the end, I didn't really care at all about anything that was happening/had happened.

[Green Panda]

I need to see Waltz With Bashir, Still Light, Doubt, and Che.

I saw Wendy and Lucy... It was mediocre. I don't have a whole lot so say about it. It's short, so I guess it's worth checking out if it sounds like something you'd like. In the end, I didn't really care at all about anything that was happening/had happened.

Why don't you care? You should care.

[faxman75]

....my question was answered...edited..

[amyzzz]

I don't think Leo deserves the Oscar for Revolutionary Road. He does a very good "sad face," but he's just not completely believable as a wishy-washy 1950's husband. I'm sick of his voice--I wish he'd research and learn some accents for his roles.

I'm open to discussion about the movie if anyone has seen it yet. I feel ambivalent about the movie since I just read the book which was so much better--the movie was not able to develop their characters enough.

[Green Panda]

I don't think Leo deserves the Oscar for Revolutionary Road. He does a very good "sad face," but he's just not completely believable as a wishy-washy 1950's husband. I'm sick of his voice--I wish he'd research and learn some accents for his roles.

I'm open to discussion about the movie if anyone has seen it yet. I feel ambivalent about the movie since I just read the book which was so much better--the movie was not able to develop their characters enough.

What about that scene with the naked man with the numchucks? That freaked me out.

[wmgaretjax]

I don't think Leo deserves the Oscar for Revolutionary Road. He does a very good "sad face," but he's just not completely believable as a wishy-washy 1950's husband. I'm sick of his voice--I wish he'd research and learn some accents for his roles.


His performance was pitch perfect. The movie was imperfect, but he nailed it. The movie was not just a sad-face, and your inability to see that is kind of puzzling. There was serious dynamic range in the role and in his execution of it. I have no clue what you mean by wishy-washy 1950's husband, and I'm not sure you do either.

[indietron]

My vote goes to Hoffman for Synecdoche, NY, but I can't see that happening.

QFT! Hands down best movie of 2008 too.

[wmgaretjax]

QFT! Hands down best movie of 2008 too.

I don't know about hands down, my top 5 is pretty brutal at this point. I'm having a hard time... First issue is that I think I've decided to include 4 Month, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days since the US release was technically 2008 and it didn't come anywhere near me until February...

[amyzzz]

His performance was pitch perfect. The movie was imperfect, but he nailed it. The movie was not just a sad-face, and your inability to see that is kind of puzzling. There was serious dynamic range in the role and in his execution of it. I have no clue what you mean by wishy-washy 1950's husband, and I'm not sure you do either.
I was going for brevity and didn't want to put spoilers up yet since many people have said they haven't seen it yet when I said "wishy washy....."
I just didn't like him in the role--I get annoyed with his personal ticks and voice. He did a decent job, but I liked him much better in The Departed and The Aviator.

[wmgaretjax]

but I liked him much better in The Departed and The Aviator.

Ah, I get it now. You appreciate him in shallow, uninteresting roles.

[schoolofruckus]

I need to see Waltz With Bashir, Still Light, Doubt, and Che.

I saw Wendy and Lucy... It was mediocre. I don't have a whole lot so say about it. It's short, so I guess it's worth checking out if it sounds like something you'd like. In the end, I didn't really care at all about anything that was happening/had happened.

I take it you mean Silent Light?

The ending made Wendy and Lucy for me. One of those moments where I knew there was one perfect way for them to end it, and that's the direction they went.

[amyzzz]

Ah, I get it now. You appreciate him in shallow, uninteresting roles.
No, I prefer him in roles he can handle and make his own.

[wmgaretjax]

hmmm... Yeah Silent Light, although the version I downloaded is labeled Still Light...

[schoolofruckus]

I don't think Leo deserves the Oscar for Revolutionary Road. He does a very good "sad face," but he's just not completely believable as a wishy-washy 1950's husband. I'm sick of his voice--I wish he'd research and learn some accents for his roles.

I'm open to discussion about the movie if anyone has seen it yet. I feel ambivalent about the movie since I just read the book which was so much better--the movie was not able to develop their characters enough.

http://www.celebrityscreenshots.com/celebStore/movies/blooddiamondfilm/poster/poster.jpg

That said, I've read reviews from fans of the novel that felt the adaptation was very one-dimensional. Having not read the book, I most likely won't give a fuck. I'm just praying that it's much, much better than Jarhead.

[wmgaretjax]

No, I prefer him in roles he can handle and make his own.

Yeah, that's exactly what he did in the Departed. He didn't just hit every point in the undercover cop cliche, he didn't take all his cues from the performance in the original movie that was almost identical. You are right, he made it his own.

[wmgaretjax]

The adaptation is not even close to the caliber of the book. That said, there are some incredible moments in the film. The performances were perfect, the screenplay was not (although very, very admirable in it's attempt).

[schoolofruckus]

hmmm... Yeah Silent Light, although the version I downloaded is labeled Still Light...

It's going on my list, I can tell you that much.

[faxman75]

I enjoyed blood diamond but not one of Leo's best. I thought his accent in the film was pretty awful but I liked it none the less.

[amyzzz]

The adaptation is not even close to the caliber of the book. That said, there are some incredible moments in the film. The performances were perfect, the screenplay was not (although very, very admirable in it's attempt).
I know you're talking about Blood Diamond, but this is what I'm laboring under here with Revolutionary Road. I felt much more sympathetic to the characters as written in the book than to the ones in the movie--they seem so selfish in the movie.

[schoolofruckus]

In case it's not clear - I have not seen Blood Diamond and I'm not trumpeting it as an example of why Leo should adopt a fake-ass accent on a more frequent basis. Just pointing out that it's been done.

[indietron]

I hate Leo, so I probably won't see Revolutionary Road

[schoolofruckus]

hmmm... Yeah Silent Light, although the version I downloaded is labeled Still Light...

Also, the fact that the film's in an obsolete language is probably the reason why the title was mistranslated. And also why it's having such a hard time getting distributed in the wake of Tartan becoming the WaMu of independent distributors.

[wmgaretjax]

I know you're talking about Blood Diamond

No I'm not. You are daft.

[wmgaretjax]

Also, the fact that the film's in an obsolete language is probably the reason why the title was mistranslated. And also why it's having such a hard time getting distributed in the wake of Tartan becoming the WaMu of independent distributors.

I will watch this film tonight if the opportunity arises.

[schoolofruckus]

If I were a betting man, I'd say that it's going to blow your fucking mind. Not that I want to inflate expectations. I just know that it was the film that dominated my year. It was the film I wanted to see most as of January 1st, and it was the film I watched on December 31st.

[wmgaretjax]

I had no expectations until now. So they are under control. I know NOTHING about the film (besides some of my favorite critics loved it). Gonna keep it that way.

[amyzzz]

No I'm not. You are daft.
Ok, well apparently Gabe posted a Blood Diamond pic and then proceeded to talk about something else. Pardon the confusion.

[faxman75]

I was slightly thrown off too which was why I commented. I don't mind Leo. I'm one of the few that can still admit he enjoyed The Titanic.

[wmgaretjax]

I think Leo is a fairly good actor, even in bad films. He's not the greatest actor in his class, but I think Revolutionary Road is probably his best performance to date...

[amyzzz]

I'm growing to like Leo's acting more and more, but I think I expected too much from RR.

[Green Panda]

I'm growing to like Leo's acting more and more, but I think I expected too much from RR.

You like to make very ordinary statements about yourself. Do you expect your rather banal observation to strike up a round of vigorous discourse? I just want to know for scientific reasons.

[iv3rdawG]

"Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon) are in talks to star as the villains in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, being directed by Jon Favreau from a script by Justin Theroux, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter."

[MissingPerson]

Interesting. Which villains?

[sbessiso]

"Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler) and Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon) are in talks to star as the villains in Marvel Studios' Iron Man 2, being directed by Jon Favreau from a script by Justin Theroux, according to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter."

Thats gunna be SO EFFING COOL

[iv3rdawG]

Interesting. Which villains?

"THR says that Rourke would play a tattooed Russian heavy named Ivan who becomes a man with deadly, technologically enhanced coils. Variety adds that Rourke would play the Crimson Dynamo. "He's considered to be an evil version of Iron Man because he battles the superhero in a nuclear-powered suit of armor," says the trade.

Rockwell would play Justin Hammer, a multibillionaire businessman and a rival of industrialist Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man, being played by a returning Robert Downey Jr."

[MissingPerson]

Rourke's character sounds suspiciously like Omega Red....

[PotVsKtl]

technologically enhanced coils

As opposed to the normal, non-technologically enhanced coils most human beings are burdened with?

[mountmccabe]

Also, the fact that the film's in an obsolete language is probably the reason why the title was mistranslated. And also why it's having such a hard time getting distributed in the wake of Tartan becoming the WaMu of independent distributors.

Oh wow oh man oh fuck. Plautdietsch I love this movie now.

[bmack86]

As opposed to the normal, non-technologically enhanced coils most human beings are burdened with?

http://squid.us/wp-content/uploads/baby_squid1.jpg

Just asians.

[wmgaretjax]

Silent Light was fantastic. It was wonderfully absurd in a really strange and naturalistic way. Easily one of the best I've seen this year. It seemed to draw a lot from Haneke in some really interesting ways... But Mallick is burned as my mind as a clear influence as well. I need to watch Japon now.

[RotationSlimWang]

Thats gunna be SO EFFING COOL

Why do you saying "effing," you mincy little faggot?

Shit like this annoys me to no end. Why do people saying clean versions of dirty words? All it does is force the audience's brain to translate--"oh, he must mean 'fucking.'" So instead of you saying it, you make US think it. Douchebag.

Rourke's character sounds suspiciously like Omega Red....

Seriously. He's a billionaire playboy though, what the fuck is that about? I don't remember that about Omega's backstory. Come to think of it though, I don't remember much about his backstory at all.

[RotationSlimWang]

Also, you guys sure do love some crappy movies.

[bug on your lip]

i say cruddy

[RotationSlimWang]

Funny.

[bug on your lip]

Duhhhhhh

[RotationSlimWang]

Ladies and gentlemen, The Monosyllabic Wit Of Bug On Your Lip!

[bug on your lip]

Duhhhhhh > Ladies and gentlemen, The Monosyllabic Wit Of Bug On Your Lip!

[Yablonowitz]

Ladies and gentlemen, The Monosyllabic Wit Of Bug On Your Lip!

Look at how mad you're getting!

[RotationSlimWang]

Yablo, why is it that you and Foi (the manly version of you) always love throwing that little gem out?

Also, aren't you supposed to be self-confined to the music lounge or something when you're not under one of your aliases?

[Hannahrain]

Aren't you supposed to be banned as per your own request? I'm not sure which one to stoke a fire under, the pot or the kettle.

[bug on your lip]

Yablo, why is it that you and Foi (the manly version of you) always love throwing that little gem out?

Also, aren't you supposed to be self-confined to the music lounge or something when you're not under one of your aliases?


your not going to get any new Multisyllabic recruits by posting that kind of crud

[RotationSlimWang]

Aren't you supposed to be banned as per your own request? I'm not sure which one to stoke a fire under, the pot or the kettle.

And I was banned, PER my own request. Not "as per." "As per" is grammatical nonsense used by morons, which you are not.

Tell me, does it make you feel more mature when you're all defensive of the elderly?

[Hannahrain]

It's in both Merriam-Webster and the Columbia guide, you nitpicking twatblossom. I'm going to go gather some kindling. You talk about movies until I get back.

[PotVsKtl]

It's like watching a bucket full of ladybugs.

[Yablonowitz]

Yablo, why is it that you and Foi (the manly version of you) always love throwing that little gem out?

Also, aren't you supposed to be self-confined to the music lounge or something when you're not under one of your aliases?

My grandma used to say it to me (and my grandpa and my dad and my brothers) etc as an argumentative tactic. She would accuse me of something I didn't do or would tell me I'm wrong about something, etc, and if I took issue with it and disagreed with her, she'd just respond by saying "Ohhh....look at how mad you're getting!"

It was a completely irritating tactic that served the dual purpose of making you more angry and avoiding any substantive rebuttal on her part.

Now I just say it when people start spouting off all grumpy like.

I've failed spectacularly (a la thelastgreatman) to extricate myself from the Lounge, much to my shame. I don't have any aliases though.

[RotationSlimWang]

It's in both Merriam-Webster and the Columbia guide, you nitpicking twatblossom. I'm going to go gather some kindling. You talk about movies until I get back.

Dictionaries nowadays are horseshit. Get a guide to proper writing form, "as per" is a made up phrase that caught on. "Per" in that context already means "in accordance with," hence the "as" makes it redundant and inappropriate.

My grandma used to say it to me (and my grandpa and my dad and my brothers) etc as an argumentative tactic. She would accuse me of something I didn't do or would tell me I'm wrong about something, etc, and if I took issue with it and disagreed with her, she'd just respond by saying "Ohhh....look at how mad you're getting!"

It was a completely irritating tactic that served the dual purpose of making you more angry and avoiding any substantive rebuttal on her part.

Now I just say it when people start spouting off all grumpy like.

I've failed spectacularly (a la thelastgreatman) to extricate myself from the Lounge, much to my shame. I don't have any aliases though.

Exactly my point--you argue like a hick from Missoula.

[Yablonowitz]

Dictionaries nowadays are horseshit. Get a guide to proper writing form, "as per" is a made up phrase that caught on. "Per" in that context already means "in accordance with," hence the "as" makes it redundant and inappropriate.



Exactly my point--you argue like a hick from Missoula.

But my grandma never set foot in Missoula.

[Courtney]

Randy isn't wrong; it's the dictionaries.

[woogie846]

I really liked Doubt, and I thought Phillip Seymour Hoffman was fantastic as usual.

So, was he innocent?

[Sonicifyouwantit]

Yay, first post over here. I'm not going to write any kind of introduction or anything, so people who don't harken back to the ezboard days are fucked. Big fucking deal. Can I say fuck on the air? I feel like Howard Stern in the dawn of the Sirius era.

However, I can't say the P word. Feels a tad similar to "marijuana illegal, but cigarettes cool", but we'll go with it. The great ones adjust, as they say.

Here's my final recap of 2006:

Top 10:

The Fountain
Children of Men
The Departed
Babel
L' Enfant
Brick
Half Nelson
Manderlay
V for Vendetta
Inland Empire


Honorable Mentions:
Pan's Labyrinth, Lady in the Water, This Film Is Not Yet Rated, Bubble, Miami Vice, The Proposition, Little Miss Sunshine

Great Films I Need To See Again Because They Were Late Shows And I Missed Bits and Pieces Here And There:
United 93, The Lives of Others

Movies I Wanted To See and Will Catch Up With Soon:
Volver, Shortbus, Tideland, Perfume: Story of a Murderer, Factotum, The Death of Mr. Lazarescu, Marie Antoinette, An Inconveniant Truth (so help me God)

Worst of the Year (I skip most movies that look shitty to me, but these are the ones I saw that I hated):
Apocalypto
16 Blocks
Letters From Iwo Jima
Inside Man
The Science of Sleep

Oscar-beggars I Have No Interest In:
Dreamgirls
The Queen
The Last King of Scotland
Flags of Our Fathers

WTF

[RotationSlimWang]

Randy isn't wrong; it's the dictionaries.

I'm assuming this is supposed to be sarcastic, but the fact is some dictionaries are more accurate than others. Look it up in a truly thorough--say, Oxford English--dictionary where they actually provide proper analysis of what words are bastardized or improper forms and you'll find I'm precisely correct.

[shakermaker113]

Randy isn't wrong; it's the dictionaries.

dictionaries never stand their ground. they cave to the pressure. if enough people being speaking a certain way, dictionaries will accept it.

then again, that's how language has always worked.

[RotationSlimWang]

"Ironical" is in most dictionaries. "Irregardless," too. Just 'cause it's in one doesn't make it right.

[Courtney]

dictionaries never stand their ground. they cave to the pressure. if enough people being speaking a certain way, dictionaries will accept it.

then again, that's how language has always worked.

Right. English is a living language. For better or for worse, things change and words or sentence structures that were once considered incorrect can become accepted over time if enough people are in agreement. It might not be your personal preferred word/phrase/whatever, but if multiple reputable dictionaries include it, you'd be hard-pressed to argue that it's technically incorrect.

[Courtney]

Although actually I agree with you that some dictionaries are better than others and I personally think the OED is the best and wish I could pay to subscribe. But that thing is way expensive. $295 per year just to access a website!!

[RotationSlimWang]

OED is pretty boss, but yeah, those membership fees are insane. My dad had an older, 70s-era Webster's dictionary that was really great. Not really sure why, but it was vastly superior to newer versions I've encountered since.

[sydaud]

"Ironical" is in most dictionaries. "Irregardless," too. Just 'cause it's in one doesn't make it right.

My boss says "irregardless" daily. It drives me insane. He also says "IllinoiS". If he ever combines the two in a sentence, you'll hear about the aftermath on the news.

[schoolofruckus]

WTF

Most self-explanatory post I've ever composed.

[schoolofruckus]

Silent Light was fantastic. It was wonderfully absurd in a really strange and naturalistic way. Easily one of the best I've seen this year. It seemed to draw a lot from Haneke in some really interesting ways... But Mallick is burned as my mind as a clear influence as well. I need to watch Japon now.

Fucking right! I actually watched it again last night. It hasn't left me alone since I saw it a week ago, and all the talk yesterday made a second time necessity. It's the kind of film that is designed to be enriched and deepened upon each further viewing. One of my favorite things about it is that it's a film about religion, that makes few specific references to it, and instead makes the presence of a higher being felt in every frame.

Don't worry, Randy - it will probably never be released in the US anyway.

[chairmenmeow47]

Most self-explanatory post I've ever composed.

ha ha ha, i was wondering what they could possibly be WTFing myself.

woogie, i say guilty in the sense that his behavior was inappropriate, though i don't try to claim in know what happened. gonshman, somewhat damaged and a few others have theories a few pages back worth checking out :)

[ivankay]

i saw The Wrestler yesterday. Awesome. i find no fault in this film. For me, this is Aronofsky's best film (before this, that best would have been Requiem for a Dream). In regards to the praised Mickey Rourke performance, keep piling it on. Before seeing it, Sean Penn was a runaway for the best actor Oscar, but Rourke's potrayal of Ram Jam is so great, i would not consider it wrong if he walked away with it (something tells me Sean Penn wouldn't mind so much either). i was emotionally involved from beginning to end and wanted the film to roll again when it was over. Excellent.

A few days ago i saw Doubt. The second major theater film of the season i have witnessed. If there was a contest between Frost/Nixon and Doubt, i'll go with Nixon. Of course the acting is top notch, but a problem with films based on plays is the monologues that work so well when your sitting in front of someone projecting the energy right at you gets a little diluted in the translation and comes off a tiny bit hammy. Stong film, but not one i would put in my top 10.

[C DUB YA]

I totally agree with The Wrestler praise. it is Darren's best work, by far.

On a completely different note, saw MAN ON WIRE last night - that was really good.

[shakermaker113]

Right. English is a living language. For better or for worse, things change and words or sentence structures that were once considered incorrect can become accepted over time if enough people are in agreement. It might not be your personal preferred word/phrase/whatever, but if multiple reputable dictionaries include it, you'd be hard-pressed to argue that it's technically incorrect.

to stay off topic for a bit longer, this does allow language to degrade terribly, and just because something is now accepted as part of the language doesn't mean everyone should start using it. a word or phrase can stop being part of the language just as easily if people cease to use it.

in a sense the language is a reflection of us. a poorly educated society will produce a bad language.

[PotVsKtl]

to stay off topic for a bit longer, this does allow language to degrade terribly, and just because something is now accepted as part of the language doesn't mean everyone should start using it. a word or phrase can stop being part of the language just as easily if people cease to use it.

in a sense the language is a reflection of us. a poorly educated society will produce a bad language.

Right, we should never have let those uppity negroids drink from our white women either, right shakkkermakkker?

[Green Panda]

to stay off topic for a bit longer, this does allow language to degrade terribly, and just because something is now accepted as part of the language doesn't mean everyone should start using it. a word or phrase can stop being part of the language just as easily if people cease to use it.

in a sense the language is a reflection of us. a poorly educated society will produce a bad language.

Can you give one example of a "bad language"?

[schoolofruckus]

I just perused the Nuart's upcoming schedule, and found that they are opening Three Monkeys, the new film from Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Climates) on March 27th. Wonderful news!

Also, they are playing Amarcord for a week in February. I've always wanted to see it, and this is as good a place as any.

[Green Panda]

I just perused the Nuart's upcoming schedule, and found that they are opening Three Monkeys, the new film from Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Climates) on March 27th. Wonderful news!

Also, they are playing Amarcord for a week in February. I've always wanted to see it, and this is as good a place as any.

OMG, I pissed my pants!

[real talk]

I watched The Beautiful Country (2004) on Netflix instant last night and it was pretty good.

[wmgaretjax]

I just perused the Nuart's upcoming schedule, and found that they are opening Three Monkeys, the new film from Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Climates) on March 27th. Wonderful news!


I'm very excited to see this. Climates was an incredible film, did you ever get a chance to see it?

Green Panda, that was a wonderful example of asinine.

[Green Panda]

Green Panda, that was a wonderful example of asinine.

Peeing in my pants is asinine? I suppose. It's more uncomfortable for me right now though.

[wmgaretjax]

I find it wonderfully silly.

[RotationSlimWang]

I would like to point out to you dolts that the argument that english is a living language does not apply to the misappropriation of "per" into "as per." "Per" is latin. It has a meaning. What "as per" does is insert an English term inaccurately, redundantly, and stupidly into an otherwise proper construction.

If English is a living language, you're raping it to death with this bullshit. Just accept the fact that you were incorrect and remember not to do it next time.

/argument

[faxman75]

There is a seperate thread for this per TomAz.

[PotVsKtl]

You do realize English is a bastardization of every Western language ever devised, correct?

[RotationSlimWang]

Unless, that is, you want to say that the evolution of English includes redefining "as" to literally mean nothing whatsoever in that construction. Does being a living language include new definitions in which the word is a totally null object?

[RotationSlimWang]

Derivation and bastardization are not the same thing. By your argument all romance languages are bastardizations of Latin. We're not talking about a word having involved--we're talking about inserting an "as" directly in front of a term that means "as in accordance with." So what you get in the end is "as as in accordance with."

This is fucking stupid.

[RotationSlimWang]

There is a seperate thread for this per TomAz.

I finish my arguments where I start them, fatman.

[schoolofruckus]

I'm very excited to see this. Climates was an incredible film, did you ever get a chance to see it?

Green Panda, that was a wonderful example of asinine.

I did. I liked Climates quite a bit. I've been dying to see Three Monkeys since Cannes.

[schoolofruckus]

I watched The Beautiful Country (2004) on Netflix instant last night and it was pretty good.

I remember that one....I think it was produced by Terrence Malick? What was it about?

[real talk]

It was about this Vietnamese man named Binh who had a Vietnamese mom and an American G.I. dad and the dad left them when the war ended and he was sent to live in the country as a servant with his grandmother and aunt and then he gets kicked out of his servant's role because the aunt gets married and there's no more room in the house for him so he goes into the city to find his mother and he finds her there with his half brother who is a little kid.

THEN

Through a series of events he ends up on a quest to America to find his father. It's really dark in places where they show the plight of Asian immigrants trying to get from places like China and Vietnam to America through Malaysia. Lots of despair.

[faxman75]

I finish my arguments where I start them, fatman.

Stop it, you know i'm sensitive about my weight. :(

[ivankay]

I just perused the Nuart's upcoming schedule, and found that they are opening Three Monkeys, the new film from Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Climates) on March 27th. Wonderful news!

Also, they are playing Amarcord for a week in February. I've always wanted to see it, and this is as good a place as any.

Amarcord is one of my favorite Fellini films. Thanks for the heads up. The Nino Rota score is playing in my head now. Here's a trailer:

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[schoolofruckus]

Good news for some of you:

The Che roadshow - in which the film is played as a single entity, with a brief intermission between Part 1 and Part 2, with a book of credits in place of the onscreen crawl - is opening in 9 new cities on January 16th:


Boston
Chicago
Dallas
Houston
Minneapolis
Seattle
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Washington, DC


I'm sorry, but if you're really serious about loving cinema, you have to make it out to see this. I repeat: I am NOT a Che Guevarra fan politically. At all. I don't hate him, either. I had zero investment in his story until I saw this absorbing film.

[RotationSlimWang]

Stop it, you know i'm sensitive about my weight. :(

I fail to understand how you could retain any kind of sensitivity at your size. Sir, forgive me, but I'm relatively confident that the only way to get across a supine Faxman would be slapping your stomach and riding the wave.

[wmgaretjax]

I will be going to the long Che screening in Seattle. I'd already heard about it... I'm glad there is an intermission.

[real talk]

Scott Walker-30 Century Man- A documentary produced by David Bowie

Lumiere Theatre
Fri, Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm

[Backwater]

I saw you guys were talking about Malik and I just watched Thin Red Line again. I still like the movie but I want to see more from him. What do you recommend?

*edit*

Damn, I didn't realize he only directed five films (with one on the way) in all these years.

[PotVsKtl]

The other three.

[ivankay]

I saw you guys were talking about Malik and I just watched Thin Red Line again. I still like the movie but I want to see more from him. What do you recommend?

Since there are so few, all of them. i can't say anything about Lanton Mills (his theisis film for AFI in 69), but Badlands, Days of Heaven and The New World are absolutely beautiful.

[Backwater]

Ok, so Lanton Mills is just a short. Out of the other three, do you recommend one to watch first? I'm going to watch one of them tonight.

[ivankay]

Badlands.

[Green Panda]

I finish my arguments where I start them, fatman.

He is trying to cut down on his chili dog consumption. Give him a break.

[schoolofruckus]

Since they're all essential, you may as well go in chronological order.

Badlands
Days of Heaven (this is a no-brainer, but make sure you get the Criterion version)
Don't watch anything for 20 years
Then watch The New World. I haven't seen the new DVD of New World that came out in October, but the theatrical cut was great.

[PotVsKtl]

Honestly, I felt like the extras in the new cut were superfluous. It might have had something to do with the atmosphere I watched it in, but the film really started to drag for about 30 minutes prior to the fort assault.

[schoolofruckus]

How much longer is it?

If the new cut isn't essential, then fuck it. There was nothing wrong with the original version; I mean, there were "imperfections", but they were the kind that made it more interesting.

[PotVsKtl]

It's only about 17 minutes but from what I could tell it was all little lyrical inserts. Here's a bit more of the camera floating down the river. Here's a bit more running through the grass. It's all nice to look at, but I don't think the film needed more of those moments to get its point across.

[wmgaretjax]

Scott Walker-30 Century Man- A documentary produced by David Bowie

Lumiere Theatre
Fri, Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm

That's worth seeing, if you are a Scott Walker fan. If you aren't, I doubt it will convert you.

[shakermaker113]

I saw the incredible hulk and towelhead last night.

the hulk movie was better than the previous one, but still not very good. I liked the cameo at the end though. are we getting a combined sequel?

towelhead was good, but a little over the top I think. kinda fucked up too. I liked it, but wouldn't bother a second time around.

[ivankay]

I saw the incredible hulk and towelhead last night.

the hulk movie was better than the previous one, but still not very good. I liked the cameo at the end though. are we getting a combined sequel?


It's a set up for The Avengers. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/)

[shakermaker113]

It's a set up for The Avengers. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0848228/)

rofl. that looks ridiculous. 2011? I guess that gives them enough time to release captain america, wasp, ant-man, and thor movies. wait, no it doens't.

I googled the supposed captain america cameo in the hulk intro scene that didn't make it into the movie. fucking weak.

[tessalasset]

i just finally got around to seeing rachel getting married tonight.

1. holy shit is anne hathaway good. i'm so glad she doesn't have to do that teen shit anymore. she made me cry on more than one occasion. and when the dad started crying....just forget about it. drama up the wazoo.
2. tv on the radio singer singing a song for his bride at the wedding.
3. yeah anne hathaway better get nominated for that.


i was kind of distracted at the beginning tho. i was sitting by myself in the theater until about 5 minutes before the movie started. then who should walk in, but freaking MICHAEL C HALL and a couple of his friends. we were literally the only ones in the theater. my favorite character (david) from my favorite show ever (six feet under). i didn't say anything to him, but i just listened to him talk for a while. amazing. last time i ran into him he was with deb from dexter and there was a dark haired chick with him tonight but i couldn't tell from behind if it was her or not.


i also saw let the right one in. it was good but not OMFG AMAZING. i really did like the main vampire chick. i hope she can cross over into american films. the little boy was annoying in the same was as the boy from "about a boy." just kind of wanted to smack him.

[Jenniehoo]

I can't believe you saw Michael C. Hall. Again. I know he's in LA and all, but how many times can you see one celebrity by accident?

Then again, Gabe and I have seen Cloris Leachman like 4 times independent of one another. One time she was ballet dancing outside The Cheesecake Factory. We tried to pretend we didn't see her. She might be crazy. Anyway...I would rather have Michael C. Hall.

Listening to him talk would have distracted me for the entire movie. The low monotone of David's voice. I can't believe you didn't try to talk to him.

[indietron]

I watched Superman Returns tonight. Weak.

I also recently watched The Truman Show again. LOVE that movie.

[thatfinkleygirl]

i saw doubt last week. i loved loved LOVED the acting, i don't think the cast could have been more stellar. i was especially impressed with viola davis as mrs. miller, who was onscreen for all of ten minutes and still gave one of the strongest performances i've seen all year. i found it to be a very thought-provoking and moving film (i cried several times, hahah), and it's definitely piqued my interest in the play.

[indietron]

Whats up with there being so many films that make you cry lately??? Benjamin Button, Seven Pounds, Doubt, Marley and Me...

[thatfinkleygirl]

i was sitting by myself in the theater until about 5 minutes before the movie started. then who should walk in, but freaking MICHAEL C HALL and a couple of his friends. we were literally the only ones in the theater. my favorite character (david) from my favorite show ever (six feet under). i didn't say anything to him, but i just listened to him talk for a while. amazing. last time i ran into him he was with deb from dexter and there was a dark haired chick with him tonight but i couldn't tell from behind if it was her or not.


AHHHH i love michael c. hall ! never watched six feet under, but dexter fucking rules. i think he's dating jennifer carpenter (aka deb), so it probably was her with him tonight.

[Jenniehoo]

I watched Superman Returns tonight. Weak.

I also recently watched The Truman Show again. LOVE that movie.


The Truman Show is an amazing movie. It's so creative and I feel like it was ahead of it's time even with reality tv and how important it ended up being to our culture. Like, if it was made this year, it would have an even more sustaining message.

But, yeah, The Truman Show is amazing because of its pacing, too. It manages to hit all of the desires of the audience quickly and effectively - him being raised, him falling into manufactured love, falling into real love, his recognition, and trying to get out...there are just a lot of areas where it could have fallen into itself or fucked itself up. I liked the God-complex with Ed Harris and how that seemed so genuine but also so messed up. He loved him like a child but also was completely deluded. It gets better every time I watch it.

[indietron]

The Truman Show is an amazing movie. It's so creative and I feel like it was ahead of it's time even with reality tv and how important it ended up being to our culture. Like, if it was made this year, it would have an even more sustaining message.

But, yeah, The Truman Show is amazing because of its pacing, too. It manages to hit all of the desires of the audience quickly and effectively - him being raised, him falling into manufactured love, falling into real love, his recognition, and trying to get out...there are just a lot of areas where it could have fallen into itself or fucked itself up. I liked the God-complex with Ed Harris and how that seemed so genuine but also so messed up. He loved him like a child but also was completely deluded. It gets better every time I watch it.

I couldn't have stated it more eloquently :)

[tessalasset]

AHHHH i love michael c. hall ! never watched six feet under, but dexter fucking rules. i think he's dating jennifer carpenter (aka deb), so it probably was her with him tonight.

ummmmmmmmmmmmm yeah you need to watch six feet under ASAP dude. one of the biggest character transformations i've ever seen. his dexter character absolutely pales in comparison. i was the biggest Lost freak in the world...like it sort of took over my life. for years. then i watched six feet under over the course of a month or so, and there was no way i could deny how amazing it was. just seeing him tonight makes me want to watch it all over again. i need to. sooooooooooo good.

[Jenniehoo]

ummmmmmmmmmmmm yeah you need to watch six feet under ASAP dude. one of the biggest character transformations i've ever seen. his dexter character absolutely pales in comparison. i was the biggest Lost freak in the world...like it sort of took over my life. for years. then i watched six feet under over the course of a month or so, and there was no way i could deny how amazing it was. just seeing him tonight makes me want to watch it all over again. i need to. sooooooooooo good.

Six Feet Under is the best show I've ever seen on tv, to this day. I love LOST, but SFU has the benefit of being cable. It's also a well-written, artistic show that makes you face your own beliefs about death and spirituality - it's just so good. I didn't think tv could be that good. I would recommend it to everyone.

[indietron]

Thank you! I had beer. It makes me talk more than I should so it was nice to have a good topic to go off on.

Hahaha well your welcome then ;)

[BlueDevil50]

Six Feet Under is the best show I've ever seen on tv, to this day. I love LOST, but SFU has the benefit of being cable. It's also a well-written, artistic show that makes you face your own beliefs about death and spirituality - it's just so good. I didn't think tv could be that good. I would recommend it to everyone.

i'm actually going through the whole box series with my brother and gf right now...almost done with season 3 and...ya. it's a show that i just wanna get through, not a "wow, i NEED to watch the next episode" kinda show.

[BlueDevil50]

i just finally got around to seeing rachel getting married tonight.

1. holy shit is anne hathaway good. i'm so glad she doesn't have to do that teen shit anymore. she made me cry on more than one occasion. and when the dad started crying....just forget about it. drama up the wazoo.
2. tv on the radio singer singing a song for his bride at the wedding.
3. yeah anne hathaway better get nominated for that.


i was kind of distracted at the beginning tho. i was sitting by myself in the theater until about 5 minutes before the movie started. then who should walk in, but freaking MICHAEL C HALL and a couple of his friends. we were literally the only ones in the theater. my favorite character (david) from my favorite show ever (six feet under). i didn't say anything to him, but i just listened to him talk for a while. amazing. last time i ran into him he was with deb from dexter and there was a dark haired chick with him tonight but i couldn't tell from behind if it was her or not.


i also saw let the right one in. it was good but not OMFG AMAZING. i really did like the main vampire chick. i hope she can cross over into american films. the little boy was annoying in the same was as the boy from "about a boy." just kind of wanted to smack him.

oh...and you've grown to be my favorite poster on here. you rock tessa =)

[Jenniehoo]

i'm actually going through the whole box series with my brother and gf right now...almost done with season 3 and...ya. it's a show that i just wanna get through, not a "wow, i NEED to watch the next episode" kinda show.

Watching it again with Gabe, I can understand what you're saying. There were definitely some points where I wasn't as into the story line to move on. But I know the first time I watched it, there were episodes where I couldn't wait to move on. And, after it all was said and done, I felt like the whole series had communicated with me in a meaningful way. I mean, I felt like I knew each character so personally - like they could have been someone I knew in life or someone I was or had tried to be. I still can't think of another show where I was so invested.

We just finished season 2, though, and we're about to start season 3. And SPOILERS, if you haven't watched it: I couldn't believe it when Gabe was ready to go to bed at season 2's cliffhanger. Nate's about to go into surgery at this point and the Fischers are in the waiting room. It just reconfirms that there are people that get into shows like this and there are people who don't. Gabe likes the show, but I just know that, personally, I'm not the type of person who could wait to see what happens. I get hooked on a good tv show and I am IN. Whatever episodes are available, I watch them until they run out.

As life goes on, I realize that the whole adage of being not, "what you're like, but what you like" is completely untrue. The richest people like different things for different reasons. And being able to communicate that is what makes people more worthwhile.

But, you know, Six Feet Under is the shit and if you don't like it you're stupid in the face, pretty much.

[BlueDevil50]

lol i definitely get what you're saying....and ya, we're past all that. we're to the point where lisa went off on a vacation, and nate just kissed brenda again and can't get ahold of lisa. FINALLY an episode with a good ending that leaves you wanting more. i also find myself hating each character, then quickly saying how cool ruth is, or brenda's mom is lol it'll never be one of my favorite shows, but it's definitely worth the watch.

[Jenniehoo]

AHHHHH just wait until you see what happens with Lisa.

And yeah, you love and then hate each of them. Some you hate more than love. I feel like, personally, this time around, I'm a lot easier on Brenda than I was initially.

Tell us what you think when you finish the series.

[BlueDevil50]

i most definitely will =)

[amyzzz]

OMG you saw Michael C Hall! WOW TESSA! I still have to watch the last season of Six Feet Under because we got rid of cable/HBO before that season began, and we haven't d/l'ed it or rented it since then. We started watching Dexter which is simultaneously fascinating and nauseating, but the 3rd season started off odd and not as riveting, and we're not caught up yet--I think we watched maybe 4 episodes.

[Stefinitely Maybe]

His performance was pitch perfect. The movie was imperfect, but he nailed it. The movie was not just a sad-face, and your inability to see that is kind of puzzling. There was serious dynamic range in the role and in his execution of it. I have no clue what you mean by wishy-washy 1950's husband, and I'm not sure you do either.

I agree with this. I thought Leo and Kate were both excellent; although the film as a whole felt a bit too much like American Beauty 2 for my liking. Sam Mendes used exactly the same techniques - soft piano music for exposition, slow meandering focus shots, brooding scenes with characters stood alone in silence and looking thoughtful - as he did in American Beauty, and that was a little distracting. Still a good movie though, but not great.

[amyzzz]

I agree with this. I thought Leo and Kate were both excellent; although the film as a whole felt a bit too much like American Beauty 2 for my liking. Sam Mendes used exactly the same techniques - soft piano music for exposition, slow meandering focus shots, brooding scenes with characters stood alone in silence and looking thoughtful - as he did in American Beauty, and that was a little distracting. Still a good movie though, but not great.
I agree about the film and direction--not as good as I'd hoped for, but still good. I've decided to lay the blame on the director and not the actors--the acting was about as good as it could be (backpedaling I know).

[tessalasset]

i just remember hating david when the series first started. he was just this annoying little depressed bitch. and he grew and changed so much throughout the show that he became my favorite character in the end. like jen said, you really do feel like you know these people and have a vested interest in their outcome. blue devil, you are getting to SUCH a good part of the show.

SPOILERS from like season 2 or something:

the episode that really solidified it for me was the one where rico's wife is pregnant and he had to work on the dead baby at the funeral home who died almost a stillborn or something. then his wife goes in to labor and he's in the delivery room and she delivers it and there's no crying and rico's just sitting there paralyzed and his wife keeps asking the doctors what's wrong, why isn't he crying? and the doctors are just looking at her across the room while they're working on the baby, and rico's just frozen. and then one little wail comes out of the baby's mouth and rico just has this waterfall of tears come down. oh my god. i'm about to cry right now just thinking about it. that was probably the most intense scene i've ever seen on television. that made me cry so hard i had to pause the episode for a second. that was the episode that made me love rico. he is such a good actor. oh jesus i need to just buy the box set already.

[amyzzz]

We all do, Tessa.

[BlueDevil50]

it was onsale at best buy for only $125...great deal!

[Mr.Nipples]

http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/xpnt2_crazy-fuzz_fuzz-th3-sound


Fuzz. its a really good documentary about the effects pedal industry. you get a good look at j. mascis' big muff collection somewhere in there.

[tessalasset]

how funny...i just read on perezhilton that michael and deb eloped over the holidays. they're married now.

[Jenniehoo]

Dear Tessa,

Please stop reading perezhilton.

Love,

Everyone

[Backwater]

http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/xpnt2_crazy-fuzz_fuzz-th3-sound


Fuzz. its a really good documentary about the effects pedal industry. you get a good look at j. mascis' big muff collection somewhere in there.

I'll have to check that out. Is Kevin Shields in it?

[sin213]

wow. just saw a trailer for a Notorius B.I.G. movie. hmmm....might have to check that out.


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[MeowMixer]

It looks good.

[bleep]

just watched Towelhead. i guess i was expecting more from Alan Ball; the characters were stereotypical and one-dimensional. it lacked any insight. felt it was a bland mash-up of American Beauty and Lolita. the lead actress did a good job, though.

[MeowMixer]

I just watched Wristcutters: a Love Story. I thought it was great. Damn fine work. Now somebody's got to say that the movie sucked, just because I just said that I liked it.

[Hannahrain]

I greatly enjoyed that movie. Sometimes I forget how good Tom Waits is at being onscreen. He should do it more often.

[MeowMixer]

It was very beautiful. Apparently, in suicide world, everything is indiefied.

[Somewhat Damaged]

I got home an hour ago from seeing Rachel Getting Married. I really want to meet Jonathan Demme and Jenny Lumet now. Their economy in conveying information about each character and being completely uninhibited about how a film is supposed to be structured was just so devastating and inspiring. I haven't watched very many movies this year since I've been devoting most of the past few months writing my own but my batteries have run dry of late and this certainly revitalized me.
I teared up during a couple of Anne Hathaway's scenes -- hers is probably my favorite performance, male or female, I've seen in the last couple of years. I went in expecting her to be good but had no idea I'd be so floored by the emotional power of the entire film. The Wrestler just opened here today and I plan on seeing it before the weekend's out, and that's pretty much the only film I can think of from 2008 that could supplant Rachel from being my favorite of last year. (Which is really surprising considering how much I liked Synechdoche, New York.)

[M Sparks]

Rick, are you going to go see Repo? I almost considered driving down tonight to see it.

EDIT: Scratch that...when did you move to Phoenix? Repo's at The Loft this weekend.

[Gonshman]

I got home an hour ago from seeing Rachel Getting Married. I really want to meet Jonathan Demme and Jenny Lumet now. Their economy in conveying information about each character and being completely uninhibited about how a film is supposed to be structured was just so devastating and inspiring. I haven't watched very many movies this year since I've been devoting most of the past few months writing my own but my batteries have run dry of late and this certainly revitalized me.
I teared up during a couple of Anne Hathaway's scenes -- hers is probably my favorite performance, male or female, I've seen in the last couple of years. I went in expecting her to be good but had no idea I'd be so floored by the emotional power of the entire film. The Wrestler just opened here today and I plan on seeing it before the weekend's out, and that's pretty much the only film I can think of from 2008 that could supplant Rachel from being my favorite of last year. (Which is really surprising considering how much I liked Synechdoche, New York.)

Where is Rachel Getting Married playing? I thought it had already left...

[schoolofruckus]

I thought Wristcutters was decent. Oddly, I thought the character that Tom Waits was forced to play was a waste of his acting gifts, which is primarily what kept me from like the movie a lot more.

I'm sorry, but the following exchange....


"Why don't you just tell her?"
"Tell her what?"
"Tell her you love her!"

....even if we're allowing someone to write it, and then film it, it should NEVER involve Tom Waits for any reason.

[schoolofruckus]

Also, allow me to take a quick plunge off the diving board and say that this fucking movie looks awesome.

Note: If you are planning to show up on February 7th, or if you're waiting for me to send you a DVD, then it's your choice if you want to watch this trailer or not. There really aren't any spoilers anyway.

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[Hannahrain]

I thought Wristcutters was decent. Oddly, I thought the character that Tom Waits was forced to play was a waste of his acting gifts, which is primarily what kept me from like the movie a lot more.

I'm sorry, but the following exchange....



....even if we're allowing someone to write it, and then film it, it should NEVER involve Tom Waits for any reason.

He's not exactly a spring chicken anymore, and he's pretty damn worn out. It's not like there are a lot of other positions that he could have played convincingly. But, I know what you mean. It wasn't a stretch on his part and didn't require a lot from him. He was an old, charitable eccentric playing an old, charitable eccentric. The character basically is Tom Waits. I'm okay with that. If there's one famous person I want bumming nonchalantly around my afterlife, it's him.

[schoolofruckus]

See, I didn't think his character was that eccentric beyond his appearance. And that was what bummed me out. He seemed like a two-dimensional cheeseball with nothing interesting going on inside him. I mean....I could be entertained watch Tom Waits tie his shoes. I just wish that, if they were going to cast him, they did a better job of giving him some kind of inner current. I thought his cameo in Domino had more juice than the role in Wristcutters.

[Hannahrain]

I just ordered a copy of this movie so that I can watch it again and confirm my feelings from my first viewing. I will get back to you in 4-14 days, depending on the speed of the USPS. Please don't engage me any further; I have to catch a bus.

[schoolofruckus]

TO ANYONE BUT HANNAH:

Another week, another Apatow comedy coming out. This one looks like it could be funny, basically because I love the cast.

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[mountmccabe]

Also, allow me to take a quick plunge off the diving board and say that this fucking movie looks awesome.

Note: If you are planning to show up on February 7th, or if you're waiting for me to send you a DVD, then it's your choice if you want to watch this trailer or not. There really aren't any spoilers anyway.

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I wish I could be there

[iv3rdawG]

Yeah Paul Rudd and Jason Segal together should be great. I cant wait for that one.

[Somewhat Damaged]

Rick, are you going to go see Repo? I almost considered driving down tonight to see it.

EDIT: Scratch that...when did you move to Phoenix? Repo's at The Loft this weekend.

Haven't heard of Repo, so probably wouldn't have gone to see it regardless of where I live. And I moved to Phoenix at the beginning of September. Bitched and moaned in the Phoenix thread for a couple months about my difficulty finding a job up here. You should've been paying attention.

Where is Rachel Getting Married playing? I thought it had already left...

I saw it at the AMC Ahwatukee (off Ray Road and I-10). It's not exactly close to where I live but it's just a couple miles from my job. The only show times that were remotely convenient for me were 4:55 and 7:40. I get off at 5 so the matinee was out of the question, so I opted to pull some overtime yesterday and got to the theater an hour before the film started.
It's also playing in Deer Valley and the AMC in Glendale. It had left for a few weeks but I think they may have re-released it to capitalize on buzz from the Golden Globes, impending Oscar nominations, and Anne Hathaway's new movie.

schoolofruckus: so am I to assume you're Gabriel Anderson? Congrats on your movie. How long is it? What was your budget, if you don't mind my asking? How long were you in production/post-production?

[schoolofruckus]

I am Gabriel Anderson, indeed. I wrote it, directed it, played a supporting role (I'm the guy in the white Puma jacket in the trailer), and did a whole bunch of other shit in the process of finishing it.

Thank you very much for your congratulations. As a filmmaker yourself, I know you appreciate the amount of work that goes into something like this. I wrote the script last February. We drove to Colorado and shot it over the course of five days in August. My CFO is still tallying the receipts, but I'd guess I've spent around $4,000 on it so far. It's 61 minutes long.

[thestripe]

Gabe, you made a movie? Congratulations.

[ivankay]

Nice budgeting. 4 grand for an hour film is impressive. The crew must have had to go pick their own nuts and berries for sustinance. i'm looking forward to checking it out. Hopefully my February 7th conflict is compromising.

[sonofhal]

I'm still awaiting a date for the UK premiere.

[bleep]

is the other Anderson a sibling/relative?

[wmgaretjax]

I'm excited to see your film Gabe. I don't want to watch the trailer. Virgin viewing, y'know?

[schoolofruckus]

Yes, that would be the Dave. He's my brother. He co-produced the movie with me, and I think he gave one of its best performances.

[tessalasset]

The crew must have had to go pick their own nuts and berries for sustinance.
we actually had awesome ass meals every day/night. gabe was just owed a lot of favors out in gunnison, if you catch my drift. ;)

[bmack86]

Is Gabe a male escort?

[schoolofruckus]

Yeah, the budget was about 50% food (I'm including all the pre- and post-production costs in which we would rehearse or edit or whatever and I provided the meal). Another 25% of it was the fuel to drive out to Colorado from LA. We shot on HDV, so I only had to buy videotapes. The gear was owned by my co-producer (Two Plank Productions). The locations were almost 100% free, with only one small loss-of-business fee and one standby bartender fee.

In other words, the budgeting really wasn't that impressive.



I give good head.

[bmack86]

Are you going to have a RansomOne song over the closing credits?

[ivankay]

we actually had awesome ass meals every day/night. gabe was just owed a lot of favors out in gunnison, if you catch my drift. ;)

sexy favors!

[ivankay]

I give good head.

This reminds me of one of my favorite dubbings for a movie being played on tv, Silver Streak. It's the scene where Jill CLayberg and Gene Wilder are talking about what a lousy secretary she is. Then he ask something along the lines of why she got hired. In the movie she says "I give good head." On the tv version she says "I give good phone."

[schoolofruckus]

Are you going to have a RansomOne song over the closing credits?

No, but there's a special feature in the works involving R1, which will probably make it on a future DVD.

[ShyGuy75]

Trusting you got permission to use the greatness that is All the Go Inbetweens?

[bballarl]

Looking forward to the premiere of "Walk".

[kitt kat]

TO ANYONE BUT HANNAH:

Another week, another Apatow comedy coming out. This one looks like it could be funny, basically because I love the cast.

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NO MORE PLZ

[real talk]

Looking forward to the premiere of "Walk".

x2, looking forward to it.

The White Puma Jacket is a brilliant tribute.

[bmack86]

x3. I liked the trailer. I'm just hoping I don't have to work late that night so that I can go. I just found out that we have our yearly inventory thing that night, so me working late is apossibility.

[tessalasset]

No, but there's a special feature in the works involving R1, which will probably make it on a future DVD.and you guys will flip your lid. not kidding.

[whynotsmile99]

i saw milk at the AFI screening at the arclight last week, which had a QandA with Gus Van sant, Danny Elfman, Josh Brolin and Dustin Lance Black.

i loved the movie, really thought it was incredibly well done. Penn, incredible as he always is truly did top himself. As excellent as Rourke was, I think penn deserves the oscar. The entire movie was very entertaining and I left the theater feeling like I should go out and start marching. While James Franco was excellent as well, I'm glad the film was more about the movement than Milk's personal life. The only negative thing I can really say about the movie was Diego Luna as Milk's other boyfriend. I had great difficulty seeing Milk with him and the character felt over the top and annoying. Talk about a shitty boyfriend

I still gotta see Waltz with Bashir, Revolution Road, Che, Doubt, Gran Torino, In Bruges, The Reader and some others

but so far my top ten of 2008: ( I think)

1. The Fall
2.Slumdog Millionaire
3. Milk
4. Synechdoche, NY
5.The Wrestler
6. Wall E
7. Benjamin Button
8. Dark Knight
9. Religulous
10. Tropic Thunder

worst movie: The Happening

Dissapointments: Quantum of Solace, Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Burn After Reading

[MeowMixer]

In Bruges will top your list after you see it.

[tessalasset]

The only negative thing I can really say about the movie was Diego Luna as Milk's other boyfriend. I had great difficulty seeing Milk with him and the character felt over the top and annoying. Talk about a shitty boyfriend

100% agree with you. i couldn't see him with diego, and diego was just ridiculous. like a parody. i couldn't take it seriously at all, especially after how convincing james franco was.

and fuck, danny elfman was there too!?? now i'm really bummed i didn't jump on this.

[MeowMixer]

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[paulb]

holy fuck....i just saw the movie The Spirit.....worst movie ever? Seriously....it was the worst movie ive ever seen.....Nazis? comon....

[Will the Thrill]

In Bruges will top your list after you see it.
Agreed.

[indietron]

Valkyrie was really great. I was on the edge of my seat for most of the movie, even though I knew how it was going to end. The entire cast was spectacular. I loved this movie.

[KungFuJoe]

Saw The Wrestler finally. Loved it. Easily among the top films from '08. I still have some choice films to watch from last year, so I can't formulate a top ten as of yet, but I can tell you that The Wrestler & Slumdog Millionaire would easily make the top 5.

Being that the Golden Globes are today & awards season is in high gear I feel the need to come up with some sort of 'best of' list. Here's my top Martial Arts films of 2008:

RED CLIFF - John Woo returns to China & to form with his latest film, a war epic based on the battles at the end of the Han Dynasty that splits China into the Three Kingdoms. While not a masterpiece, this is only the first part of a two part film, it seems though that Woo wasn't able to completely wash off that Hollywood shine. The film lacks much emotional depth, as were prevelant in his earlier powerhouses Bullet in The Head, The Killer, etc. The showcase here are the battle strategies that set up the action sequences. Some of the best ever commited to celluloid. I can't wait to see what part 2 brings to the table.

CHOCOALTE - Thai Martial arts film about an autistic girl who learns Muay Thai by watching the neighboring students practice outside, as well as from Tony Jaa on her tv screen. She decides to use this skill to collect money owed to her mother from the local criminals, in order to save her mom from cancer. Filled with amazing stunts & martial arts sequences, a new superstar is born for girls w/ gun flicks in Jeeja Yanin! (this movie had my favorite trailer for the year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axf_EXzF_qM)

THE REBEL - You should be able to rent this thru netflix or at blockbuster. Do it! First vietnamese martial arts actioner that I've ever seen is a doozy. Johnny Nguyen, former stunt man & bad guy from Tony Jaa's Tom Yum Goong (aka: The Protector), wrote & stars in this pic set against the backdrop of 1920's French occupied vietnam.

THE WARLORDS - yet another war epic from china, it's possible to consider this one better than Red Cliff. Great battle sequences, decent story & a magnificent performance by Jet Li. Andy Lau, Takeshi Keneshiro & Li star as the blood brothers consumed by war.

what to look forward to in 2009:

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RED CLIFF 2
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ps: Conrats on your film Gabe. Especially getting it done so fast. When & where is the premiere?

[TommyboyUNM]

I have a weird curiosity about "Notorious". I'm not really expecting much at all, but I may check it out if I have nothing to do one weekend.

[atom heart]

Can anyone direct me to a place where I can get stats on how much money a movie (last year) made in total?

[M Sparks]

TO ANYONE BUT HANNAH:

Another week, another Apatow comedy coming out. This one looks like it could be funny, basically because I love the cast.

I saw this last night. Teen girl behind me yelled "EWWWW" when Thomas goes in for the kiss. Good to see we're still raising kids homophobic like
Jesus intended.

I'm kinda done with Apatow, but I love Rudd. I was going to say that you can't go wrong with Rudd in a main role, but wasn't he in some ghost movie thing last year that nobody saw? Anyway, this does look funny, and he's pretty good at raising mediocre material up a few notches anyway. I saw 200 Cigarettes again right around New Years, and I think he's the only thing that keeps me coming back to it.

[captncrzy]

Also, allow me to take a quick plunge off the diving board and say that this fucking movie looks awesome.

Note: If you are planning to show up on February 7th, or if you're waiting for me to send you a DVD, then it's your choice if you want to watch this trailer or not. There really aren't any spoilers anyway.

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That looks great, honestly. I'm sure months and months of work went into it, and to do it for $4k is really impressive. Congrats...I know how gratifying it is to be able to birth your baby.

[schoolofruckus]

Can anyone direct me to a place where I can get stats on how much money a movie (last year) made in total?

www.boxofficemojo.com

I saw this last night. Teen girl behind me yelled "EWWWW" when Thomas goes in for the kiss. Good to see we're still raising kids homophobic like
Jesus intended.

I'm kinda done with Apatow, but I love Rudd. I was going to say that you can't go wrong with Rudd in a main role, but wasn't he in some ghost movie thing last year that nobody saw? Anyway, this does look funny, and he's pretty good at raising mediocre material up a few notches anyway. I saw 200 Cigarettes again right around New Years, and I think he's the only thing that keeps me coming back to it.

He was in a movie called I Could Never Be Your Woman, which - purely in terms of quality and regardless of any expectations - was the fucking worst movie I saw in 2008. I only really watched it because I worked on it several years ago. But yeah...it was unrepentant dogshit, and even he was helpless to do anything about it. Otherwise, he's the shit. Role Models was one of the funniest movies I saw last year, and he was the main reason.

That looks great, honestly. I'm sure months and months of work went into it, and to do it for $4k is really impressive. Congrats...I know how gratifying it is to be able to birth your baby.

Thank you very much. At some point, I hopefully can make this available for the denizens of the Movie Corner to see. But since I'm still trying to get it into a few festivals, I can't really afford to DQ us by streaming it.

[ivankay]

I have a weird curiosity about "Notorious". I'm not really expecting much at all, but I may check it out if I have nothing to do one weekend.

i haven't seen "Notorious" in a long time and only witnessed it once. i thought it was a decent Hitchcock film, but that could elevate with another viewing. Ingrid Bergman is always nice to fall in love with.

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[M Sparks]

He was in a movie called I Could Never Be Your Woman, which - purely in terms of quality and regardless of any expectations - was the fucking worst movie I saw in 2008. I only really watched it because I worked on it several years ago. But yeah...it was unrepentant dogshit, and even he was helpless to do anything about it. Otherwise, he's the shit. Role Models was one of the funniest movies I saw last year, and he was the main reason.

Wow, hadn't even heard of that one. The one I was thinking of was apparently called "Over Her Dead Body".

Looking over his IMDB, there is a lot of crap there. But I think he's on a roll now. Even in Knocked Up, which was below average at best...that scene where he's tripping in the hotel room is genius.

BTW...Apatow apparently has nothing directly to do with I Love You, Man...not even an exec producer credit. Wonder how that happened.

[rage patton]

Looking over his IMDB, there is a lot of crap there. But I think he's on a roll now. Even in Knocked Up, which was below average at best...that scene where he's tripping in the hotel room is genius.

There are way too many chairs in this room...

[rage patton]

holy fuck....i just saw the movie The Spirit.....worst movie ever? Seriously....it was the worst movie ive ever seen.....Nazis? comon....

There is so much wrong with this movie, I don't even know where to begin. I think it could have been good...

[thestripe]

I watched The Duchess last night. Never been a big Keira Knightley fan, but she does a fantastic job here. Ralph Fiennes is great as always. It's not the best movie ever, but is interesting and beautiful. I would recommend it if you are struggling to find something to put on your queue.

[indietron]

Slumdog with 4 GG's!!! Yes!!!

[thatfinkleygirl]

Slumdog with 4 GG's!!! Yes!!!

i'm so stoked!! i hope it's a sign of things yet to come. i smell oscars!!

[indietron]

Ive never been this excited about the golden globes before. Usually, if i even watch it, im over it the minute its done. This year i was looking forward to it though and was really excited for Slumdog =)

[kitt kat]

i have a press pass to see the biggie movie on tuesday and my boyfriend can't go. any takers?

no, i don't think i'd take any of you.

[BlueDevil50]

ah, that'd be awesome...

[ivankay]

i have a press pass to see the biggie movie on tuesday and my boyfriend can't go. any takers?

no, i don't think i'd take any of you.

If the opportunity came to go to this screening with you, i couldn't pass that up. With your press pass, are you responsible for taking pictures?

[RotationSlimWang]

i have a press pass to see the biggie movie on tuesday and my boyfriend can't go. any takers?

no, i don't think i'd take any of you.

That's pretty brash for someone as frighteningly unimpressive as yourself, Donkey

[sbessiso]

Mickey Rourke's acceptance speech was touching and heartfelt. I particularly liked "I'd like to thank all my dogs. Sometimes when a man's alone his dogs are all he's got." And Kate Winslet winning twice really knocked her on her ass. I enjoy these genuine moments.

I'm way behind on the movies, I won't even be able to catch up. I've never even heard of "The Reader" and I can't believe Colin Farrell fucking won something. "In Bruges" is at the top of my rent list now. Also, I really need to see "Slumdog Millionaire", I LOVED his last movie "Sunshine". It was so weird and interesting (I also LOVED "The Beach", but I think i'm alone there)

[Gonshman]

Mickey Rourke's acceptance speech was touching and heartfelt. I particularly liked "I'd like to thank all my dogs. Sometimes when a man's alone his dogs are all he's got." And Kate Winslet winning twice really knocked her on her ass. I enjoy these genuine moments.

I'm way behind on the movies, I won't even be able to catch up. I've never even heard of "The Reader" and I can't believe Colin Farrell fucking won something. "In Bruges" is at the top of my rent list now. Also, I really need to see "Slumdog Millionaire", I LOVED his last movie "Sunshine". It was so weird and interesting (I also LOVED "The Beach", but I think i'm alone there)

Farrells one liner was great, where he sniffled and said, "Sorry, I have a cold. It's not the other thing it used to be." Cracked me up.

[sbessiso]

I just remembered Rourke thanking Axl Rose and the awkward applause that followed.

[SoulDischarge]

I just remembered Rourke thanking Axl Rose and the awkward applause that followed.

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[captncrzy]

That's pretty brash for someone as frighteningly unimpressive as yourself, Donkey

hahaaa

[chairmenmeow47]

finally saw the wrestler this weekend and loved it. marisa tome was fucking hot for an old stripper too, i'd hit it. the best line in the whole movie was "USE HIS LEG". great stuff :)

and i apparently need to re-watch notorious. i think i've tried to watch it twice and it never sticks for some reason. hitchcock is hit or miss for me though.

[fikus222]

I also enjoyed the Wrestler, though it is not a movie that I feel the need to include within my library.

[wmgaretjax]

Notorious is Hitchcock's best film.

[bmack86]

Notorious is Hitchcock's best film.

I'm not 100% sure I agree with you, but I am 90%

[chairmenmeow47]

it will always be vertigo for me. watching jimmy stewart get too scared to climb a chair makes me laugh every time.

then i'd say the birds, then rebecca.

[bmack86]

Rebecca is one I've still not seen. Rear Window is pretty fantastic, however. I like that one and Vertigo because Jimmy Stewart isn't a wholesome guy. He is pretty creepy in both of them.

[chairmenmeow47]

rear window would be better without grace kelly. beautiful and classy lady, but almost as boring as scarlett johansson.

[wmgaretjax]

Without Grace Kelly... and Birds... For shame...

Rebecca is interesting, but it has some serious pacing problems.

The only contenders for me are Spellbound and North by Northwest.

[chairmenmeow47]

anyone who can look at a powerline of birds without shuddering after watching that movie just ain't human in my book. watch your back, they're coming.

most hitchock movies have pacing problems, in my opinion. they could almost all be at least a half hour shorter.

[PotVsKtl]

North By Northwest is my favorite in terms of what I actually end up watching, but I'd have difficulty calling it a better film than Vertigo or Rear Window.

[wmgaretjax]

North By Northwest is my favorite in terms of what I actually end up watching, but I'd have difficulty calling it a better film than Vertigo or Rear Window.

I like the looser Hitchcock, which is why I really enjoy Spellbound, NBNW, and Notorious. Vertigo and Rear Window are pitch perfect films, but they don't scratch that itch that some of his other films get at so well.

[RotationSlimWang]

Hitchcock sucks real cock.

[Donaldj]

marisa tome was fucking hot for an old stripper too, i'd hit it.

QFT

[wmgaretjax]

Hitchcock sucks real cock.

as opposed to unreal cock? or non-real cock? or areal cock?

[rage patton]

I enjoyed the Golden Globes last night. I am very pleased Colin Farrel won for In Bruges. Definately one of my favorite movies of the year. I am also going to try to make it out to Slumdog Millionaire sometime this weekend. The people I was watching the Golden Globes with couldn't stop talking about it leading up to the awards, and since it won everything, I now figure I have to see it. Also, I wish The Wrestler would play in any fucking theatre in BC. Its not playing anywhere.

[Yablonowitz]

"Vertigo" is the most perfectly-made movie I've ever seen.

And Hitchcock in his prime never suffered from pacing problems. He mapped his movies out shot-by-shot well ahead of filming and had full understanding of the purpose of his pacing.

If you get bored watching it, it's because you have a cell phone.

[RotationSlimWang]

Vertigo is the most perfectly made movie you've ever seen? You're a hick.

[roberto73]

Vertigo is no Brewster's Millions.

[RotationSlimWang]

Damn skippy.

[Yablonowitz]

Vertigo is no Brewster's Millions.

Oh, I haven't seen that one yet. So please take that into account re: my comment about Vertigo.

[algunz]

Rear Window will always be my favorite Hitchcock with Vertigo a close second.


He may not be the best director in the history of film, but sucking cock is a bit harsh.

[M Sparks]

Rear Window will always be my favorite Hitchcock with Vertigo a close second.

And Brewster's Millions third?

[kitt kat]

If the opportunity came to go to this screening with you, i couldn't pass that up. With your press pass, are you responsible for taking pictures?

it's just a press screening. not glamourous.

[OutOfmYminD]

Did I mention how funny Death at a Funeral is or how much I liked Doubt?

[algunz]

And Brewster's Millions third?

Well, if we're talking genres Brewster's takes 1st.

[RotationSlimWang]

There is no fucking way in hell that Vertigo is a more perfect movie than Citizen Kane. Sorry, but that's just preposterous. Maybe in Missoula.

[algunz]

In the position of devil's advocate, why is CK such a GREAT movie?

[thatfinkleygirl]

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bahahahah i love the kids in the hall ! absolute comedic genius.

back to the golden globes ... i must admit i was disappointed when kate winslet won over viola davis for best supporting actress. but i loved the speech she gave when she won for revolutionary road. "i'm so sorry! anne, meryl, kristen ... oh god who's the other one?!" i laughed SO hard.

[Donaldj]

In the position of devil's advocate, why is CK such a GREAT movie?

It's a good movie and highly influential and revolutionary in a number of areas. It was the first to experiment with non linear editing cuts, lighting, etc etc. Is it a tad over rated and maybe slightly dated? Perhaps but it's very similar to those who still say Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club band is the best rock record of all time.

[thatfinkleygirl]

touch of evil >>> citizen kane

[ivankay]

it's just a press screening. not glamourous.

i know about the lack of glamour. i was wondering if you were there to actually cover the event and take pictures and what not. i guess if it is just press and not a preview, the picture taking is kind of useless for your potential review.

[MeowMixer]

i have a press pass to see the biggie movie on tuesday and my boyfriend can't go. any takers?

no, i don't think i'd take any of you.

I...want....to............go.........

[ivankay]

touch of evil >>> citizen kane

Kane>Evil>Ambersons (only because of the studio travesty....if it was untouched, possibly in front)

[PotVsKtl]

Mr. Arkadin is somewhere in a spectacularly lit corner weeping to himself.

[ivankay]

Have not seen it. Would you mind sharing some thoughts Pot?

And damn, over 11,000 replies. A little applause for Gabe and this thread.

[PotVsKtl]

I'm not much for reviewing. It's impressive, especially considering it was fucked with even more than Touch of Evil. Watch the Criterion "complete" version.

[ivankay]

In the queue. Thanks Pot.

[anti-square]

Vertigo is the most perfectly made movie you've ever seen? You're a hick.

You're an hick. Get it right asshole. :pulse

[PotVsKtl]

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[shakermaker113]

You're an hick. Get it right asshole. :pulse

lol.

[RotationSlimWang]

Cute, but it makes a valid point. Why that doesn't apply for "hick" and yet does for "hispanic" and "historic" I can't quite put my finger on, but it doesn't. English language is weird.

[ivankay]

One thing can be said about that Command Performance clip, sound was pretty good.

[PotVsKtl]

Cute, but it makes a valid point. Why that doesn't apply for "hick" and yet does for "hispanic" and "historic" I can't quite put my finger on, but it doesn't. English language is weird.

Silent vs. non-silent h.