Posted on 01/06/2005 6:11:28 AM PST by NYer
Sounds good. I look forward to seeing the film.
When you never use them in standard conversation and then blurt one out when you are really, really angry, anyone who knows you pauses as if you've just fired off a gun. "REALLY LOUD" just doesn't compare.
Go see The Incredibles. It should be at or near the top of your list.
How could you compare the two performances. That's what's so stupid about awards. Both did great jobs with the material they had. I for one, thought Spanglish was a wonderful movie with a great message.
Excellent call. I never thought of that. It might also be a backhanded slap at the idealism of youth that always thinks it knows more than its elders.
Shalom.
Thanks. I'll have to check it out.
I'm always suspect of people who are proud they don't go to movies. I once dated a guy who told me that his hero was a Professor of his who was so "enlightened," so "brilliant" that he didn't even know, when it came up in a conversation, who Mickey Mouse was. I broke up with this guy. Popular culture is important to gauge the growth and (sometimes) decline of a Society. Not too mention it's just fun sometimes. If you do your homework, you can find movies that are good. But to say that you're somehow better for not going to any is, in my opinion, ignorant.
It was a limited release in September... I guess it was just too patriotic for the MSM to mention it.
Raven6
yes, thank you, good advice. I'll watch it first with the audio tuned to the director/actor commentary--if that is available on the dvd.
When one steps out of the mainstream, one is often rewarded with a fresh perspective on life.
(compare FR to MSM)
In USA society, maybe everywhere, there is an obsession with what is on TV or at the movies.
The feeling is--what ELSE are you going to do with your time?
When you step out of that stream, you see that it is all just another time-wasting vanity. There is no creative production on the viewer's part--merely a fun ride on the emotional roller-coaster. And "thinking" movies are a poor substitute for reading the book.
And there is no real social experience--other than being able to talk about the movie later with friends.
Many people use movies to AVOID talking to others.
It is a very sad date in my opinion.
Isn't it amazing, when friends or relatives visit, and we should have so much to say, and instead we sit mutely being entertained?
Or worse, INFLUENCED, by pathetic Hollywood values?
So, yes, there is a certain superiority to using one's time more productively or efficiently or SOCIALLY.
Of course, one might just get oneself into trouble--Better to remain passive!
what about Team America.
I heard that it is absolutely outrageous but also conservative in theme.
Let's just say that I could read between the lines (so to speak) and knew that these guys weren't liberals long before they mentioned it to anyone. They aint exactly conservatives, but, well, their Barbra Streisand episode speaks wonders.
And, I think my wife would hate Team America. She's moved toward the Dark Side in recent years (as the tagline suggests).
TS
Sorry, I'd respond, but I'm off to see the movie SIDEWAYS! Heard it was great.
Enjoy! We'll be continuing multiple thought-provoking discussions until you return. And then we'll stop and listen to your movie review. ;-)
I saw America's Heart and Soul....not too many people did...you had to pay attention to catch it...was gone in 27 days.
Domestic: $314,402
DOMESTIC SUMMARY
Opening Weekend: $134,939
(98 theaters, $1,376 average)
% of Total Gross: 42.9%
Widest Release: 98 theaters
Close Date: July 29, 2004
Probably a bit of that, too. Those scenes are done as rough B&W interviews made to look really old and the characters are all clearly a bit too cocky. But my main point is that the film clearly refutes those comments rather than endorsing them, which is what I'd expect in a lesser film (e.g., the incomprehensibly stupid digression in Van Helsing where the friar goes out of his way to commit adultery with a town woman for no reason reason at all, other than to prove that he's above strict Cathoic morality I suppose).
Though it does have some dicey themes for children 12 and under (like the villain's blonde girl seemingly going after Mr. Incredible).
Hotel Rwanda is my pick for film of the year. If you haven't seen it, you should. Sort of an African Shindler's List.
a mild two thumbs up. Paul Giamatti turned in an incredible, Academy Award calibre performance. All in all the acting was very good. Surprised about Haden-Church..didn't know he had it in him. He's now going to have a career. Some very beautiful moments. I learned things about wine I didn't know, things I didn't really care to know, but all in all, a good film for adults.
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