2001: A Last Movie You Saw Odyssey

I've been lazy/depressed lately. But, because I know everyone wants to know my thoughts on films nobody's interested in:

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) - I actually don't know if I liked it as much this time. I mean, it's great and hilarious, but it didn't have quite the same effect on me. Maybe (hopefully) I was just tired.

Fantastic Planet (1973) - French animation. Very cool, very strange, very trippy, very good.

Beauty and the Beast (1946) - Loved it. I think Cocteau's version is far better and enchanting than the Disney film.

Man with a Movie Camera (1929) - Very good Soviet experimental silent. A lot of very cool, effective photographic and editing effects. Somewhat reminded me of Koyaanisqatsi, the way it shows aspects of daily life in a very pure but fascinating way.

Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - I fell under its spell. It's a little heavy on the quirkiness in spots (can a little girl REALLY be that into appliances and junk?) but overall, a very satisfying movie. I have to say that I'm infinitely fascinated by director/writer/actress Miranda July.

The Big Lebowski (1998) - It just gets better each time. But, that's just like...my opinion, man.

Diary of a Chambermaid (1964) - Delicious slice of satire from Bunuel. The interviews in the DVD only make me love the old coot even more.

Capturing the Friedmans (2003) - Incredible documentary, everyone should see it. Not only is it gripping and emotionally satisfying, it really makes you use the old noggin. In fact, I read that theater owners complained to the distributor that people were staying in their seats long after the film to debate it with one another.
 
I've been lazy/depressed lately. But, because I know everyone wants to know my thoughts on films nobody's interested in:

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) - I actually don't know if I liked it as much this time. I mean, it's great and hilarious, but it didn't have quite the same effect on me. Maybe (hopefully) I was just tired.

Fantastic Planet (1973) - French animation. Very cool, very strange, very trippy, very good.

Beauty and the Beast (1946) - Loved it. I think Cocteau's version is far better and enchanting than the Disney film.

Man with a Movie Camera (1929) - Very good Soviet experimental silent. A lot of very cool, effective photographic and editing effects. Somewhat reminded me of Koyaanisqatsi, the way it shows aspects of daily life in a very pure but fascinating way.

Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - I fell under its spell. It's a little heavy on the quirkiness in spots (can a little girl REALLY be that into appliances and junk?) but overall, a very satisfying movie. I have to say that I'm infinitely fascinated by director/writer/actress Miranda July.

The Big Lebowski (1998) - It just gets better each time. But, that's just like...my opinion, man.

Diary of a Chambermaid (1964) - Delicious slice of satire from Bunuel. The interviews in the DVD only make me love the old coot even more.

Capturing the Friedmans (2003) - Incredible documentary, everyone should see it. Not only is it gripping and emotionally satisfying, it really makes you use the old noggin. In fact, I read that theater owners complained to the distributor that people were staying in their seats long after the film to debate it with one another.
 
[quote name='modium']I've been lazy/depressed lately.[/QUOTE]

Story of my life. I'm too lazy to even watch movies lately. :lol:


Actually I've been wanting to watch Lost in Translation again, but I let a friend borrow it last weekend and won't see them again until at least next weekend. I may just end up buying another copy because it's only $10 and it would be a 60 mile round trip to go pick it up (20mi/gal = $7.00). We'll see. :lol:
 
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Decent, enjoyable little film. It's zany and fairly humorous, but also kinda shallow and unsatisfying, and the numerous changes from the book seem to miss more often than they hit. It's still fun, though, but the book(s) are, unsurprisingly, far better.
 
The thing about HHGTtG is that there is no one 'canon'. The story has morphed during its lifecycle, and each version [radio, tv, movie, books, etc] is different. Douglas Adams had a lot of input into the script of the movie, and Humma Kavula was his creation/idea. Like you, I'm most familiar with the books, and the movie was not just like the book, but it wasn't necessarily supposed to be. They're different versions of the same basic story, I guess kinda like the Willy Wonka/Charlie movies.
Some of the humor doesn't come across very well in an American film, it was meant to be read or heard; Stephen Fry definitely helped with some of that, but he couldn't replace a print or audio version. Also, of course, many of the film's concepts are so 'zany' that they work best and have the most power on first contact.
 
[quote name='dtcarson']The thing about HHGTtG is that there is no one 'canon'. The story has morphed during its lifecycle, and each version [radio, tv, movie, books, etc] is different. Douglas Adams had a lot of input into the script of the movie, and Humma Kavula was his creation/idea. Like you, I'm most familiar with the books, and the movie was not just like the book, but it wasn't necessarily supposed to be. They're different versions of the same basic story, I guess kinda like the Willy Wonka/Charlie movies.
Some of the humor doesn't come across very well in an American film, it was meant to be read or heard; Stephen Fry definitely helped with some of that, but he couldn't replace a print or audio version. Also, of course, many of the film's concepts are so 'zany' that they work best and have the most power on first contact.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, I see what you're saying, but, be that as it may, I still couldn't help but be disappointed by several of the changes. I mean, some of the changes were great, but some really seemed to just make the movie safer, more mainstream, to really dumb down some of the book's wonderfully British humor, which really dulls the experience. And while it may be meant to be read or heard, I think that some of that humor still could have been effectively translated to film.
 
[quote name='Zman310']Yeah, I see what you're saying, but, be that as it may, I still couldn't help but be disappointed by several of the changes. I mean, some of the changes were great, but some really seemed to just make the movie safer, more mainstream, to really dumb down some of the book's wonderfully British humor, which really dulls the experience. And while it may be meant to be read or heard, I think that some of that humor still could have been effectively translated to film.[/QUOTE]
I have no experience with the books, and I was mildly entertained with the film. Sam Rockwell got to be kinda irritating, the two leads had zero, nay I negative chemistry. A plus was the rather bizarre humor (I was in stitches during the opening song) and Alan Rickman as the deadpan robot was great. Other than that, it was kinda meh.

I watched Ginger Snaps, after hearing how good it was, I was a little disappointed.
 
[quote name='guardian_owl']I watched Ginger Snaps, after hearing how good it was, I was a little disappointed.[/QUOTE]

You didn't like it? I liked it so much I bought the canadian collector's edition. :lol:

I'm thinking of watching Batman Begins now. Not sure yet.
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']You didn't like it? I liked it so much I bought the canadian collector's edition. :lol:

I'm thinking of watching Batman Begins now. Not sure yet.[/QUOTE]
It's not that I didn't like it, it's just it didn't live up to the cult hype IMHO. Better than typical horror dreck that is dropped into theatres, but nothing really that memorable. And wtf is with the parents? Are they gone 12 out of 24 hours in the day, or only when the script calls for it ;).
 
[quote name='guardian_owl']It's not that I didn't like it, it's just it didn't live up to the cult hype IMHO. Better than typical horror dreck that is dropped into theatres, but nothing really that memorable. And wtf is with the parents? Are they gone 12 out of 24 hours in the day, or only when the script calls for it ;).[/QUOTE]

I didn't notice anything odd about when the parents were around ... they weren't very important anyway. :lol:

I'm still making my way through the Batman Begins special features, after this I'll watch the movie. :cool:
 
Last Movie watched in Theaters: Sky High @ $1.50 theater
Last GOOD Movie watched in Theater: Serenity
Last movie watched on dvd: Pale Rider or Unforgiven, forget which was first in my mini-western marathon.
 
Monty Python's The Meaning of life.

Semi-funny, but just not interesting enough to keep me going to the end...especially that "scene from another movie" where they're trying to find the fish. "oooooo fishy fishy fish"...
 
Batman Begins (2005) - I'm not a huge Batman fan, I've only seen Burton's first one and it was kind of lacking. But Begins takes it in a different, gritty, realistic direction with great success. Bale does a great job playing the young spoiled rich kid-cum-masked vigilante, and most of the supporting cast is good. The Scarecrow might be a little too over the top, but I'll tell you, it's very effective.

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) - Fantastic film. Great performances, great script, great b&w camerawork and great use of the city. Couldn't be happier that I finally saw it.

The Edge of the World (1937) - It didn't do much for me, like most of Powell's other work. Mostly, it was pretty boring to me. But, watching Return, made 40 years later, I have to admire Powell's dedication to the project.
 
Labyrinth on dvd earlier. Ahh, sweet young Jennifer Connelly. Now I need to get the Rocketeer on dvd to see her pre-breast reduction. *drools*
 
[quote name='Zman310']The Fog of War

An excellent, fascinating, thought provoking documentary.[/QUOTE]

I've wanted to see this film for a while. I've always wanted to hear McNamara's views on everything. Damn, i'm glad you reminded me about this.
 
[quote name='munch']I've wanted to see this film for a while. I've always wanted to hear McNamara's views on everything. Damn, i'm glad you reminded me about this.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, definitely check it out. McNamara is a great interview subject, very engaging, intelligent, and he offers a simply fascinating view of history.
 
Magnificent Desolation. It's an IMAX 3D about the moon and the Apollo Program, narrated by Tom Hanks (of course). It was very good, and the 3D effect is impressive.
 
Land of the Dead. It was a pretty fun flick. I wasn't too big of a fan of Romeo's other zombie flicks, but I really enjoyed this one. I liked the 9/11 satire thrown into the mix.
 
[quote name='Zman310']Yeah, definitely check it out. McNamara is a great interview subject, very engaging, intelligent, and he offers a simply fascinating view of history.[/QUOTE]
I second this notion, chilling and highly interesting.
 
Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story - Funny for a Family Guy movie. I might get it eventually once it drops to $10.
Pulp Fiction - Very good movie. Sam Jackson was the coolest motherfucker I've seen in a movie in awhile.

I'm hoping to watch Pi or Equilibrium sometime tomorrow, probably after class. :)
 
Harlan County, USA

Fantastic documentary about the coal mining community that went on strike in KY. Great use of the actual bluegrass songs the families wrote and performed during the strike. Although, it's entirely one-sided, so it'll just upset people who don't care for unions.
 
Undead went in expecting a generic Auzzie Zombie film, and the experience was quite different. It was a fusion of zombie, comedy, and 50's sci-fi. It was a bit over-stylized in parts and the logic choices didn't always make too much sense, but I applaud it for trying something different. As you watch it, keep in your mind the almost unbelievable fact that this was produced for only AUS $1 million the equivalent of about USD $751,000.
 
Batman Begins (2nd time) - Better than the first, great movie

Sideways - Unexpected great movie, will probably watch it again
 
My Life to Live (Vivre sa vie)

Not awful like Masculin Feminin or Une Femme est une Femme, but not great like Alphaville or Breathless. Sometimes interesting, sometimes boring, like Band of Outsiders or Contempt.

:roll:
 
[quote name='Scorch']

Sideways - Unexpected great movie, will probably watch it again[/QUOTE]


I went into sideways thinking it was going to be the greatest movie last year. man, i was disappointed. maybe i need to watch it again, but i found it to be boring and pretentious. I bought into the hype, something i know i shouldn't do.
 
[quote name='sblymnlcrymnl']Just finished up Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.[/QUOTE]

How'd you like it?

Last movie I saw:

Wedding Singer

Still funny... :)
 
Watched Kingdom of Heaven this afternoon, you can certainly see the budget up on the screen and when I look at all the various aspects of the film, I should really like it, but there's just something missing from it which I can't quite put my finger on. Maybe it's because I didn't feel any emotional connection with the characters. Or perhaps it's because the logic center in the back of my brain kept asking "He's a blacksmith, WTF is he suddenly a master battle tactition and expert in defending cities from siege?"

So I guess final verdict is it was a decent way to blow 2+ hours, but nothing that will stick with me for any period of time.
 
[quote name='Saucy Jack']How'd you like it?

Last movie I saw:

Wedding Singer

Still funny... :)[/QUOTE]

Well it wasn't my first time. :lol:

But yeah, it's pretty much great. :cool:
 
Doom

Pretty soild action flick. I enjoyed it especially the FPS part. Wasn't to keen on the story; it felt to much like Resident Evil. Overall it wasn't bad.
 
[quote name='Zman310']8 1/2

A great Fellini film. Still prefer Nights of Cabiria, though.[/QUOTE]fuck yo' Cabiria! :lol:

A Hard Day's Night (1964) - Francois Truffaut once said that he wasn't interested in a film if it didn't display the joy of filmmaking. I'm not sure, but I think Truffaut would have loved this one. Simply a fun flick. Oh, and great music, naturally.

The Ladykillers (2004) - A bad Coen Bros. movie? Say it ain't so! I didn't even dig the original much, but this one just plain stinks. Tom Hanks is usually great, but here he's just annoying. Marlon Wayans seems incredibly out of place and equally as annoying. Completely droll, unfortunately.
 
Doom - I thought it was pretty good, not great. I took my son to the matinee so the price didn't hurt as much. I also enjoyed the FPS scenes.
 
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