tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post1331837783863874813..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Weekend Open ThreadPatrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-14781713786196735452017-05-07T21:23:24.251-05:002017-05-07T21:23:24.251-05:00It was so much funnier than the first one, especia...It was so much funnier than the first one, especially Drax. But it must really come down to personal senses of humor. If you're on board with GOTG2 within the first 15 minutes, you're going to be on board throughout. I agree with your pacing comment solely when it comes to Kurt Russell though. Whenever he's on screen the fun comes to a screeching halt. Fortunately that's only 20 or so minutes of the whole film, but boy do you feel that slog. Michael Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174910498419526755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-13837512670703931102017-05-07T21:10:40.138-05:002017-05-07T21:10:40.138-05:00last movies of the weekend
Mifune the Last Samura...last movies of the weekend<br /><br />Mifune the Last Samurai: good documentary on the legendary actor. over way too quick. only 80 minutes and the first 14 are about the situation in japan when mifune was born<br /><br />Cold In July: great movie. dark, moody, good music, good actors. Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-5497992944987400922017-05-07T20:46:54.005-05:002017-05-07T20:46:54.005-05:00You're right Paul. The fx in Big Trouble in Li...You're right Paul. The fx in Big Trouble in Little China are special.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-10981878422386055942017-05-07T16:39:12.145-05:002017-05-07T16:39:12.145-05:00I watched it twice in the last week and for the mo...I watched it twice in the last week and for the most part I really enjoyed it all the way down to the credits (I'll take what they did here over 7-8 minutes of standard credits followed by a 10 second scene any day).<br /><br />My only real issue is the lack of subtlety in some of the character work. Rather than let the characters actions/motivations/flaws speak for themselves we have to have it pointed out repeatedly in dialogue as if to let the audience know what character arcs are going to be resolved by the time the movie ends. It's a small nitpick that seems like a result of having more characters this time around to divide the focus up amongst. Conversely there's a great character moment in a scene between Drax and Mantis that required very little dialogue.<br /><br />Overall though I think it's a great movie. Gunn carries most of the movie with action and humor but still knows how to gut punch the audience a couple times as well.Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129602094443434975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-35165155615372675212017-05-07T16:09:12.580-05:002017-05-07T16:09:12.580-05:00Wow, you and I had really different experiences. ...Wow, you and I had really different experiences. I felt like it faltered in every avenue where it's successes lied in vol.1, <i>especially</i> humor and pacing (complaining about pacing is the new 'praising a movie's dream logic', btw.) It's the first honest-to-goodness 'ambitious failure' of the MCU, IMO; it feels like Marvel let Gunn put in every single idea he came up with, and the film is just <i>overstuffed</i>. I mean, it's got <i>four</i> (I think) different end credits sequences... not <i>after</i> credits sequences, four completely separately designed portions of end credits text. That's a <i>lot</i>. That said, I still kind of loved it. Podcast about it from me and my guys coming this Wednesday.E.S.A.D.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18214282257870634349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-76885155000312381192017-05-07T16:01:28.035-05:002017-05-07T16:01:28.035-05:00The best part is a young, long-banged, preternatur...The best part is a young, long-banged, preternaturally beautiful Rebecca Demornay, forever enshrined in celluloid riding that subway car for all eternity <br /><br />Michael Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174910498419526755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-14157377113225382312017-05-07T15:52:58.523-05:002017-05-07T15:52:58.523-05:00I guess I'm the only one to see GOTG2 this wee...I guess I'm the only one to see GOTG2 this weekend. It absolutely lived up to my expectations and did everything right that a sequel should do. In fact it was even FUNNIER than the original film, only this time Drax was the stand-out character in terms of the laughs rather than Rocket (who wasn't short shifted by any means. Drax was just more consistent in the amount of humor he was delivered by this script.)<br /><br />I have to say the weakest part for me was Kurt RusseLl as Ego. The idea of a character who's actually an entire planet just barely made the transition from comic to screen in a capable way. And so it was hard to build up any kind of feeling for him one way or another seeing as Kurt existed in the film as more of an abstract entity rather than someone tangible. Whenever he was on screen also tended to be the parts of the movie that hit the brakes on the comedy and overall manic momentum of the film. You'll feel the same when you see the movie, the entire energy of the audience shifted into neutral during the Ego segments, which is shame because this film could have surpassed the entertainment factor of the original had it not leaned so heavily on the Ego storyline. <br /><br />At any rate, the GOTG franchise is an absolute gem among the dreck the superhero genre has been pumping out regularly for the greater part of the past decade. I wish more of these films took the risks and possessed even half of the ingenuity and passion for its characters that Gunn has served up in spades now for both GOTG films. <br /><br />I'm planning on seeing it again in 3D with a variety of different friends, as I now know its a guaranteed crowd pleaser for whomever I bring to watch it. It wasn't just all shits and giggles either. This movie has a heart as big as Ego's planet, and the combination of different tones is something other superhero directors have attempted but just couldn't pull off because they didn't possess the same passion for their characters as Gunn does here. There's not even the slightest semblance of a cynical cash grab franchising at work in this sequel. And that's what made GOTG2 so eminently enjoyable and refreshing among the glut of superhero sequels that preceded this very film in the mishmash of mediocre movie trailers that played before it. Michael Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14174910498419526755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-36563053337789068432017-05-07T11:49:43.222-05:002017-05-07T11:49:43.222-05:00i bought the original french comic Transperceneige...i bought the original french comic Transperceneige last week. it's the comic that inspired the awesome movie Snowpiercer. so here i am watching the movie because it's been a long time.<br /><br />the movie is very different than the comic, but both are very worth it.Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-28436639582820161162017-05-07T09:33:59.640-05:002017-05-07T09:33:59.640-05:00Just imported the Indicator Series blu ray of The ...Just imported the Indicator Series blu ray of The Last Detail. I've never seen it. I'll report back in a couple weeks when it arrives. Can't wait!Matt Sollenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088555561067804979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-58017698929693759292017-05-07T06:31:39.254-05:002017-05-07T06:31:39.254-05:00Yeah, I'd say it was The Shining. And thanks, ...Yeah, I'd say it was <i>The Shining</i>. And thanks, Adam, I'll have to check out <i>The Last Detail</i>.<br /><br />I'm actually starting to feel good about physical media not completely going away - it might for new releases - I can see the mass market going away - but the fact that Criterion and Shout/Scream Factory and the growing number of even smaller companies are surviving out there seems to prove that there's a physical media business model that can work solely for collectors. Maybe? I hope?Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-49548139134492196582017-05-06T23:47:19.547-05:002017-05-06T23:47:19.547-05:00Yeah actually I like that idea that heroes die lon...Yeah actually I like that idea that heroes die lonely, humble deaths. Are they planning on bringing those characters back?<br /><br />Hawaii's good, thx. I only live here a small part of the year myself now, but it's always home. Sure is changing tho. Movies are like $18 per person now and they rarely play good stuff. I'm not sure how theaters are gonna stay in business. Where's the end of the world? :) tell us someday.Meredith https://www.blogger.com/profile/11361935408436355904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-86551555673427536942017-05-06T23:23:44.629-05:002017-05-06T23:23:44.629-05:00Went to see Power Rangers with the kids. It was g...Went to see Power Rangers with the kids. It was great that it captured that original feel, including swilling beer while having long heart-to-heart conversations, dealing with problems like sexting and acceptance of homosexuality, and heaps and heaps of teenage angst. This is the Rangers we grew up loving (sarcasm, btw).<br /><br />About 20 minutes in, my son whispered to me "when is it going to get fun?". And the whole 2nd act they were showing signs of boredom, except for some bits where they were discovering their powers.<br /><br />BUT!!! The 3rd act was actually really good. A lot of the fighting was done in the same style of the original, with no shaky cam, very little speed ramping etc. And all the kids around us were obviously laughing and enjoying it too. My kids walked out saying it was the best movie ever.<br /><br />The 1995 movie is still miles better, but anyone who loves the franchise will find enough to love about this version. I don't believe anyone had mentioned it on the podcast yet? No one has watched it lately?Paul Calverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11748440093206090195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-59680825504037047242017-05-06T22:13:49.297-05:002017-05-06T22:13:49.297-05:00Easy Rider is very worth your valuable time. it...Easy Rider is very worth your valuable time. it's basically required viewing for any movie lover.Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-28776055713784302622017-05-06T22:04:36.248-05:002017-05-06T22:04:36.248-05:00You and your driving movies, Adam. Honestly.
I kn...You and your driving movies, Adam. Honestly.<br /><br />I know you probably don't remember this, but I said in a response to you on another thread that I hated the Fast and Furious movies even though I'd never watched a single one. I didn't mean that. I don't hate them.<br /><br />I just wanted to get that off my chest. I'm like Columbo: things bother me. Also, I discovered America.<br /><br />I think Easy Rider was the film that introduced the world to Jack Nicholson, but he didn't become 'JACK' until later on. JACK is the guy in 1989's Batman; JACK is the Devil in The Witches of Eastwick. The Shining. That might have been the movie that turned Jack into 'JACK'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171919450410869053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-34823922841889521042017-05-06T21:39:33.388-05:002017-05-06T21:39:33.388-05:00Maybe. It's been a while since I've seen i...Maybe. It's been a while since I've seen it but maybe Easy Rider?Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-73444121868348951132017-05-06T21:21:32.459-05:002017-05-06T21:21:32.459-05:00Yes! Battleship is fun as shit!Yes! Battleship is fun as shit!Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-74004067302927612502017-05-06T21:15:27.828-05:002017-05-06T21:15:27.828-05:00Yeah, The Last Detail is fantastic.
Was One Flew...Yeah, The Last Detail is fantastic. <br /><br />Was One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest the point at which Jack Nicholson became JACK NICHOLSON?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171919450410869053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-66301090325229913182017-05-06T21:06:09.681-05:002017-05-06T21:06:09.681-05:00@Matt Sollenberger, i totally agree with you. i th...@Matt Sollenberger, i totally agree with you. i think that's why i buy so many blu-rays. streaming services are unreliable and take movies in and out of their catalogs whenever they feel like it.Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-30300794404529422062017-05-06T20:53:30.254-05:002017-05-06T20:53:30.254-05:00Perfect movie. So is The Last Detail.Perfect movie. So is The Last Detail.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-33356021681684389702017-05-06T20:51:54.839-05:002017-05-06T20:51:54.839-05:00Haha...funny you say that! Speaking of "weir...Haha...funny you say that! Speaking of "weird, old movie that can only be found on YouTube"...Watched State Park a.k.a Heavy Metal Summer (1988) a Canadian, somewhat run-of-the mill teen camp screwball comedy. It's pretty standard for the most part but I actually really liked it! Maybe cause it's been a while since seen one of these or maybe it's cause Ted Nugent makes an appearance! :) Lots of fun! Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-32887473613268574262017-05-06T19:51:39.589-05:002017-05-06T19:51:39.589-05:00of course it's The Master.of course it's The Master. Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-58811803253116178972017-05-06T19:48:09.198-05:002017-05-06T19:48:09.198-05:00That movie is exceptional in every way. Then it sh...That movie is exceptional in every way. Then it shoots the moon with a life changing ending. On the dark day that physical media dies, what is going to keep older movies around? The major streaming services have already shown that they could not care less...Matt Sollenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088555561067804979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-66468224073762445332017-05-06T18:53:22.271-05:002017-05-06T18:53:22.271-05:00A species is something that has evolved, Kunider. ...A species is something that has evolved, Kunider. If Time Lords were able to wiggle their noses like Samantha did in <i>Bewitched</i> and travel through time this way, your source would be correct. They require machines, albeit living ones, in order to do this, though. If there's some sort of Time Lord-TARDIS symbiosis at play here, which has been suggested, Wikipedia might be right. I don't know. I'll have to see what Conservapedia, "the trustworthy encyclopedia," has to say about this. Andy has never let me down before.<br /><br />It's the Master who was tinkling the ivories behind the vault door that Matt Lucas is required to stand in front of pretending to be studying for scene after scene, right? It has to be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171919450410869053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-44174415232075795742017-05-06T18:43:37.647-05:002017-05-06T18:43:37.647-05:00I have lots of time, far too much in fact, for pon...I have lots of time, far too much in fact, for pondering, Meredith. I live at the arse-end of the world for most of the year. Literally. I'm not complaining; it's gorgeous here, but I have to get on an aeroplane if I want to see a new movie release. How's Hawaii? Still sun-kissed and with cinemas aplenty? Of course it is. :)<br /><br />I felt Professor X's — again, SPOILERS — death was anticlimactic for the character. He deserved more. Although maybe that was the point. Heroes die insignificant, lonely deaths all the time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171919450410869053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-84913505816434757132017-05-06T17:58:37.388-05:002017-05-06T17:58:37.388-05:00@Nonnymouse,
according to wikipedia, for whatever...@Nonnymouse,<br /><br />according to wikipedia, for whatever that's worth, time lord is a species. but i did stop to think about it for a second when he said it in the episode. Kuniderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872530831159876322noreply@blogger.com