tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post3463251714159546975..comments2024-03-27T15:16:57.305-05:00Comments on F This Movie!: Heath Holland On...Pet PeevesPatrick Bromleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00771837625286775607noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-91253112312043748352014-02-23T17:43:47.752-06:002014-02-23T17:43:47.752-06:00A big one for me: "comic relief" charact...A big one for me: "comic relief" characters who never actually get to say or do anything funny, and are thus only identifiable as comic relief because someone was cast who is usually known for comedy. Two examples of recent vintage: Kat Dennings in the Thor films, and Jay Baruchel in RoboCop. Seriously. I defy anyone to identify an actual joke from Jay Baruchel in that film.Matt Lohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01375007982506565056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-86394894992803300662014-02-21T10:53:41.463-06:002014-02-21T10:53:41.463-06:00It took me until Captain Phillips to stop being ma...It took me until Captain Phillips to stop being mad at Greengrass for shaky cam and United 93 which should not have been made in my humble opinion. He's an asshole.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-2932667404359480172014-02-21T10:19:24.119-06:002014-02-21T10:19:24.119-06:00Paul Greengrass says you're welcome.Paul Greengrass says you're welcome.Mark Ahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695975412662760562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-69416201793032816092014-02-20T18:28:38.580-06:002014-02-20T18:28:38.580-06:00So many great ones detailed here, but here is the ...So many great ones detailed here, but here is the one I hate the most. A character is at their job and they're a professional in whatever field (medical, government, law enforcement) and then another character states something to them that then has to be clarified. But the truth is it wouldn't have to be clarified if they are a professional. It's only clarified because the goober watching the movie/tv show is too busy snackin' and it needs to be spelled out for them. UGH!!!!!! Cameron Cloutierhttp://www.bodianstfilms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-87611939664097075862014-02-20T17:42:27.246-06:002014-02-20T17:42:27.246-06:00Shake Cam.
I hate shake cam. Why does nearly ever...Shake Cam.<br />I hate shake cam. Why does nearly everything these days look like it was filmed during an earthquake or from the inside of a clothes dryer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475027751253870681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-80173040596731536952014-02-20T08:57:42.383-06:002014-02-20T08:57:42.383-06:00Speaking of actors and video games...even worse is...Speaking of actors and video games...even worse is movies that show a hacker who never uses a mouse or some way to move around a screen. Everything can't be done by typing.Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-6797038468687298892014-02-20T08:11:29.649-06:002014-02-20T08:11:29.649-06:00I'm convinced that actors have never actually ...I'm convinced that actors have never actually played a video game. Michael Pomarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04209918617642114880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-79648257630496929272014-02-20T07:24:09.318-06:002014-02-20T07:24:09.318-06:00I started hating the fantasy genre because of the ...I started hating the fantasy genre because of the Chosen One - a lonely, timid, misunderstood kid constantly bullied by everybody (Look how unlikely a hero he is! Look at him, damn you!), who is suddenly transported into a fantasy world where everybody's telling him how special he is. ("But I'm not a hero! I'm just a kid!")<br /><br />Joeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-65291100719658535382014-02-20T06:34:18.962-06:002014-02-20T06:34:18.962-06:00Some great ones here but I was able to think of on...Some great ones here but I was able to think of one that hasn't been mentioned: "friends", or even just partners of some sort, that do NOTHING but bicker and shit on each other. A certain amount of that can be okay as long as there enough other genuine moments of warmth to establish why they're actually friends, but when it's non-stop antagonism (usually for comedic purposes) I get bored fast. Solhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03114869401584310369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-36639373979754279582014-02-19T21:17:07.002-06:002014-02-19T21:17:07.002-06:00Big fat eating-in-front-of-a-corpse YES to all of ...Big fat eating-in-front-of-a-corpse YES to all of this.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-81685052532793588002014-02-19T20:45:28.485-06:002014-02-19T20:45:28.485-06:00The Coroner. When the movie has the coroner eating...The Coroner. When the movie has the coroner eating during a procedure or when showing someone a dead body. Yes, we get it, he doesnt have a problem being around dead bodies. Yes, we get it, this is something that would make most people feel sick, but this guy can not only hold down food but can actively consume food while doing it. We can assume that he wasnt forced into this occupation, that at some stage in his life he chose to be a coroner, so we can therefore assume that he is able to manage himself while performing the standard duties of his job. We can do without the overt representation. <br />But this Pet Peeve is compounded when the movie uses the "He's Eating" aspect as a reason to make the character overweight because...he's eating and only fat people eat? Then because he's fat and eating he is shown to be messy and a slob by dripping the filling of his sandwich on his shirt. Therefore presented as the fatty comic relief which is emphasised by him making jokes about dead people, further hammering home the point that he is ok around dead people. SHUT UP MOVIE! Not everyone has to be Chunk.Brad Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18426952757794850746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-35046875567402757012014-02-19T19:25:31.668-06:002014-02-19T19:25:31.668-06:00Adding to your list: slurping from ANY cup of soda...Adding to your list: slurping from ANY cup of soda, regardless of how full or empty it is. EVERY time someone sips a straw in a movie it sounds like a kid trying to get the last 1/24th of an ounce from their glass of Kool-Aid.Heath Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802874033845631338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-7681128521383810692014-02-19T19:24:01.231-06:002014-02-19T19:24:01.231-06:00Mallrats has SUCH a great commentary. Even better ...Mallrats has SUCH a great commentary. Even better than the movie itself, and that's saying something because Mallrats is my favorite Kevin Smith film. <br /><br />Column on commentaries, huh? <br /><br />*strokes beard*Heath Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802874033845631338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-71587959005838044062014-02-19T19:22:57.750-06:002014-02-19T19:22:57.750-06:00Characters playing video games in movies is ALWAYS...Characters playing video games in movies is ALWAYS awful. Even movies I like do this badly, such as GI Joe: Retaliation. People are always all thumbs and they move their arms from the shoulders like they're driving a car. It's awful. <br /><br />I'll up the ante on #4 and say kids movie trailers in general. They're almost always incredibly base, demeaning to adults and full of scatalogical humor. Side rant: commericals that make men look like assholes or that make kids look like adults and adults look like kids. How are we supposed to raise responsible members of society when TV and movies are telling them their authority figures are idiots? <br /><br />Heath Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802874033845631338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-81205799624387146962014-02-19T19:19:33.175-06:002014-02-19T19:19:33.175-06:00I know, right? I'm like, "Patrick, I get ...I know, right? I'm like, "Patrick, I get it. Kerri Green. Move on."Heath Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802874033845631338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-12039827700352832902014-02-19T18:16:01.149-06:002014-02-19T18:16:01.149-06:00I'm starting to tire of candy glass. The novel...I'm starting to tire of candy glass. The novelty of seeing absolutely anyone crash through all kinds of windows and doorways with zero repercussions has really about worn off.<br /><br />Always hated the dial tone after someone gets hung up on. Not only has it <i>never</i> been necessary, it actively detracts from the moment <i>every time</i>.<br /><br />I weep when movies say that two characters are about the same age, but the male actor is and looks a decade older than the female. See: the otherwise about perfect <i>Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</i>, <i>The Illusionist</i>.<br /><br />Finally: San Francisco is one of the world's most photogenic cities, and doesn't get nearly enough play. More SF movies, please. (I know it's hella expensive to shoot there. Not an excuse!)Gaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07025861553487915665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-42380140529951297872014-02-19T16:21:46.595-06:002014-02-19T16:21:46.595-06:00Paul F. Tompkins link for the lazy.Paul F. Tompkins <a href="http://youtu.be/72XBnJFJeDM" rel="nofollow">link for the lazy</a>.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01284575713661622624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-21979884034627081242014-02-19T16:19:42.404-06:002014-02-19T16:19:42.404-06:00I totally agree about the voice-overs. Goodfellas...I totally agree about the voice-overs. Goodfellas is a masterpiece, don't get me wrong, but if there's one thing I could do without in that movie it's the voice-over at the end when Henry Hill is making dinner in between delivering drugs and he keeps seeing the helicopter. I know the voice-over serves a purpose but everytime I see that scene it always seems like a little too much.<br /><br />Another pet peeve I have is when there is an unnecessary comic relief best friend, especially in an action or horror movie. The character usually only serves to deliver snarky comments when there's a lull in the action. Clint J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-45230775162741534242014-02-19T14:56:42.246-06:002014-02-19T14:56:42.246-06:00I got a new one, I can't stand it when a movie...I got a new one, I can't stand it when a movie thinks we are so dumb that they have to put the little type underneath to tell us where the hell we are in the movie. You know if I see the Statue of Liberty I'm gonna assume we are in New York I don't need you to tell me movie. There should be a rule you only get to use that once in your movie and thats it. For pete sakes even just having them drive by a sign that says "Welcome to Town" is better than the freaking type at the bottom of the screen.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01113718068790634277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-72181679501838405282014-02-19T14:24:21.547-06:002014-02-19T14:24:21.547-06:00Yes! That's right up there with character A ne...Yes! That's right up there with character A needs something from character B that B won't provide. One impassioned speech later, A turns to leave, defeated. B says "wait" and then does the thing that will clearly get them fired/killed/sternly talked to.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-78317583353506804222014-02-19T14:20:06.700-06:002014-02-19T14:20:06.700-06:00That part aside, I kind of love the "Charade&...That part aside, I kind of love the "Charade" commentary, especially listening to Stone and Donen moon over Audrey Hepburn. I have a soft spot for that movie.<br /><br />There is also the legendary commentary of John Sturges on "Bad Day at Black Rock" which Paul Thomas Anderson said taught him everything about directing.Mark Ahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00695975412662760562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-31291878203163482452014-02-19T14:03:19.636-06:002014-02-19T14:03:19.636-06:00Paul F. Tompkins does a killer routine on the whol...Paul F. Tompkins does a killer routine on the whole "monster in the bathroom mirror" trope. It's on his "Freak Wharf" album.<br /><br />My pet peeve? Two characters are having a conversation, where character A says something insightful to character B. Character B begins to walk away. He stops, turns, and says "Character A?" Character A says "yeah?" Character B: "Thanks." A smile from character A and we're out. My God, how many times have I seen this?Steve K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02141959251034133806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-50445638678539669092014-02-19T13:55:15.948-06:002014-02-19T13:55:15.948-06:00In your comments about Unnecessary Voice-Over you ...In your comments about Unnecessary Voice-Over you wrote "The worst examples of unnecessary voice-over are those that merely describe what’s happening on the screen." <br />I'll extend this to include some of the god-awful director's commentary I have seen. Sometimes I love the commentary if it is giving me insight into the film, it's process, how a scene was shot and so forth. But so many times I have watched commentary where the director is just describing what is taking place. Why the hell do I want to hear you describe to me what you just showed me?! Perfect example of an awful commentary track is on the Criterion release of "Charade" with Stanley Donen and one other, I believe it was Peter Stone who wrote it. It starts off funny because it's two old men arguing about what they think they remembered happening but then it just falls into a lengthy "Now here's where Carey Grant enters the room and finds..." Ugh.<br /><br />On a side note - great commentary tracks include "The Usual Suspects", "Inside Man", "Donnie Darko" and "Mallrats". <br /><br />Hey, maybe this is a good topic for a future article Heath?Chaybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00696179838579647187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-39604980862805550562014-02-19T13:47:12.364-06:002014-02-19T13:47:12.364-06:00I am a total sucker for creepy cover versions of s...I am a total sucker for creepy cover versions of songs that aren't creepy.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17867827164062216789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4217427319662074458.post-30937172238287599462014-02-19T13:40:54.923-06:002014-02-19T13:40:54.923-06:00A few that bother me are:
1. Characters living lif...A few that bother me are:<br />1. Characters living lifestyles their jobs would never be able to support.<br />2. People playing video games (especially shooter games)<br />3. The trailer for 'Heaven is for Real'<br />4. Kids movie trailers that have a jokes about butts<br />5. Slow-motion action sequences<br />6. Tina Fey thinking she's funny<br />7. Training sequences<br />8. Dramatic showers<br />9. Ray Winstone wanting to fight<br />10. Creepy cover versions of songs that aren't creepy<br />11. Secure networks/control rooms/tracksuits in thrillers <br />12. Found footage as an excuse for terrible acting and storytelling<br />Adam Riskehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165600746796326821noreply@blogger.com