I always liked Bob Dylan’s response to when critics and interviewers would ask him what his songs are about, which he would always become very defensive. He’d retatliate by asking them what THEY thought it was about and that what he thinks about it doesn’t really matter because it’s not supposed to be that way.
if director’s were to let us in on exactly what they think their work is about, then watching films wouldn’t be as much fun. we’d have a preconceived notion as to what we are supposed to think about the work and leaves no room for creative thinking which is what art should inspire.
@RACHELLEIGH I really do like Meatloaf’s performance in Fight Club but I wouldn’t say it’s the only good part. The stylish directions and soundtrack are two of the best parts of the film. Let’s also not forget Jared Leto’s Angel Face character getting his shit beat in.
I guess this doesn’t necessarily count cause it’s a tv show but Loudon Wainwright III on Undeclared. Probably the best part of that show along with Jason Segal.
Jason Biggs (although I think Saving Silverman is funny, mostly because of Steve Zahn)
Chris Elliot (well he is just NOT good as a whole)
Katherin Heigel(sp.?) (i thought Knocked Up was ok but not because of her)
I used to go to the library with certain films I wanted to see in mind but now I go and grab whatever strikes me first. I usually try to get films that I haven’t watched and I also try to stick to certain directors (if there work is available to me).
I just watched Discreet Charm… for the third time(comes on Sundance a lot) and now I’m going to watch Phantom of Liberty. Those are the only Bunuel films at my library but I’ve also started working through some Altman films. I just watched Short Cuts last week, Nashville about 2 weeks ago and A Prarie Home Companion a month ago. Next on the Altman kick is 3 Women I can’t wait to view. I think next week I will get my Bergman on and view Wild Strawberries and The Magic Flute.
I’ve found that my local library has allowed me to check a lot of films of my list but it’s sad that not everyone has that kind privilege.
Hardboiled is kind of long, although I think the Dragon Dynasty DVD cover lies about the running time a bit. I thought A Woman Under The Influence was long but I think I was just emotionally worn out by it. I watched Magnolia and Short Cuts back to back the other night which was about a total of 6 hours and 15 minutes or something like that. It was a good night though
-The Player dir. Robert Altman
I think it’s a great film that I can rarely find at video stores. I think the supplements would be great, especially if they had an in depth making of…the opening shot. Also, the great interviews they could get with other celebrities featured in the film would be a nice touch.
-Husbands dir. John Cassavetes
I know it’s been released (I own the available DVD copy) but a Criterion release would do this film more justice. It would also be nice if they could release Cassavetes four hour cut of the film but I’m pretty sure that one is lost in the world of cut down footage that is Cassavetesland.
the teeth-you’re my lover now
ghostface killah-fishscale
the killers-sam’s town
arctic monkeys-whatever people say I am, that’s what I’m not
the strokes-is this it?
ben harper-both sides of the gun
ryan adams-rock n roll/easy tiger
brand new-deja entendu/the devil and god are ragin inside me
margot and the nuclear so and so’s-animal/not animal/dust of retreat/live from the patio
bob dylan-modern times
nofx-the war on errorism
northstar-polyanna
growin a beard has never been an issue for me but I recently shaved it all off and actually liked the way I looked without it. now, it’s growing back in and I couldn’t be happier. shaving is like age regression for me: I go from 24 to 18 in a matter of five minutes.
Just finished watching it and I’m still at a loss for perspective on this film. Shelly Duvall’s perfomance is well done but Sissy Spacek steals the film as Pinky Rose. Altman’s camera work, especially the use of the fish tank/wave pool as washing over characters was a wonderful touch. The artwork throughout the film is actually one of my favorite parts and gave me perspective into the women’s relationship/how they are linked. I look forward to watching this again and again because it’s the kind of film, much like David Lynch’s work, that unfolds something new to you as you watch it more and think more about it.
on average, it’s about two films a day and on a good day, it’s maybe four. when i watch more than one or two a day, I try to watch films that vary drastically from each other as to not have things run together in my mind. So, I might watch Die Hard, Band Of Outsiders and Adaptation to mix it up a little bit. exception is if I watch Kill Bill Vol. 1 then Kill Bill Vol. 2 has to proceed it.
I think the ending to Husbands is perfect for the film that comes before it. We see Ben Gazarra’s character as the third wheel of the friendship but still a loved and embraced member of the trio. When he decides to stay in London and his friends make their way back home, it sinks in exactly what they have done and what they have ultimately lost: another friend. The cherry on top is when Peter Falk and John Cassavetes arrive at their homes and divide up their gifts they just recently purchased at the airport (probably out of guilt). Cassavets asks Falk over and over again, “What’s he gonna do without us?”. As they part ways, Falk stops and asks Cassavetes, “What’s he gonna do without us?!”. Cassavetes goes to his house and his kids and the life that is, tragically and happily, his own.
@MULEYHAVEN I once saw some stand up from him and thought it was decent but as far as films go, I don’t think he’s had a great run. He peaked at There’s Something About Mary and that’s just sad.
Nas in Belly
RZA in American Gangster
Mos Def in Something That The Lord Made/Be Kind Rewind/16 Blocks/Bamboozled
Beanie Siegle in State Property/State Property 2
The White Stripes in Coffee & Cigarettes
Iggy Pop in Coffee & Cigarettes
Will Oldham in The Guatemalean Handshake
Paul Simon in Annie Hall
Tyrese in Four Brothers/Transformers 1 & 2
Harlan County, USA is one of my favorite documentaries of all time. Wild Man Blues isn’t too bad either except witnessing Allen’s neuroticism first hand in documentary style can become tiring.
throughout my whole life ( i’m 24) i’ve never had the pleasure of owning a big screen tv or anything of that nature, so the new craze of HD and LCD doesn’t bother me at all. i’ll stick to my 27" Magnavox, even if the color goes out every once in a while.
some people are naturally talented in their crafts but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have to nurture that into something more. i mean, michael jordan was probably born a gifted athlete but it doesn’t mean that he didn’t practice his free throws and three point shot. i’ve known plenty of naturally gifted people, whether they were musicians, wrtiers, etc., that have squandered their talent away because nurturing it was actually work. plus, if all talent came naturally we wouldn’t appreciate it because we would never know what it takes to really mold and shape that talent into something more.
@LIKE2SLEEP I’ve found that some David Lynch DVD’s come with an option to adjust the picture on your screen so it’s the best viewing quality for film. I’ve never actually done it but i’ve found it on Inland Empire and The Short Films of David Lynch
@KATE I love the ending to A Woman Under The Influence because it is so abrupt after the whole fiasco that takes place before it. Plus, it shows that the two main characters really do love each other, despite all their faults. I found it to be rather comical, especially with the music playing over it.
I am right there with you Jazz and I think anyone who say otherwise is probably lying through their teeth. I think not being able to pinpoint the core of a film that you really love is a beautiful thing. Human beings love each other but we don’t necessarily understand each other but nonetheless…
Art isn’t always meant to be interpreted and dissected into something we can wrap our minds around. The great thing about art, especially films, is we are able to ponder them endlessly and come to many different conclusions about how we feel. I’ve seen films and then watched them years later and got an entirely different feeling from them.
I think Paul has a lot of potential to be a great pre-summer comedy. Sure, another Rogen movie is not what we need or want right now but he is playing an alien so we won’t have to actually see him. Plus, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are always great together.
How Well Do Directors Understand Their Own Films? about 2 years ago
I always liked Bob Dylan’s response to when critics and interviewers would ask him what his songs are about, which he would always become very defensive. He’d retatliate by asking them what THEY thought it was about and that what he thinks about it doesn’t really matter because it’s not supposed to be that way.
if director’s were to let us in on exactly what they think their work is about, then watching films wouldn’t be as much fun. we’d have a preconceived notion as to what we are supposed to think about the work and leaves no room for creative thinking which is what art should inspire.
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Fantasy Draft Box Sets about 2 years ago
DAVID LYNCH COLLECTION
1. Eraserhead
2. Mulholland Drive
3. Lost Highway
4. The Short Films of David Lynch(DVD collection)
5. Blue Velvet
MARTIN SCORSESE COLLECTION
1. Mean Streets
2. Taxi Driver
3. The Last Temptation of Christ
4. Raging Bull
5. Goodfellas
and for good fun…
ADAM SANDLER COLLECTION
1. Billy Madison
2. Punch Drunk Love
3. Bulletproof
4. Spanglish
5. You Don’t Mess With The Zohan
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Who's your favorite character from Twin Peaks and why? about 2 years ago
the man from another place and the tall man will always hold a special place in my heart but i gotta go with agent dale cooper.
thinking about twin peaks makes me sad for the current state of television
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Best Films With Musicians in the Lead Role(s) about 2 years ago
@RACHELLEIGH I really do like Meatloaf’s performance in Fight Club but I wouldn’t say it’s the only good part. The stylish directions and soundtrack are two of the best parts of the film. Let’s also not forget Jared Leto’s Angel Face character getting his shit beat in.
I guess this doesn’t necessarily count cause it’s a tv show but Loudon Wainwright III on Undeclared. Probably the best part of that show along with Jason Segal.
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Actors/Actresses that have never been in a good movie(minimum 5 Films) about 2 years ago
Jason Biggs (although I think Saving Silverman is funny, mostly because of Steve Zahn)
Chris Elliot (well he is just NOT good as a whole)
Katherin Heigel(sp.?) (i thought Knocked Up was ok but not because of her)
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Watch List -- do you follow it? about 2 years ago
I used to go to the library with certain films I wanted to see in mind but now I go and grab whatever strikes me first. I usually try to get films that I haven’t watched and I also try to stick to certain directors (if there work is available to me).
I just watched Discreet Charm… for the third time(comes on Sundance a lot) and now I’m going to watch Phantom of Liberty. Those are the only Bunuel films at my library but I’ve also started working through some Altman films. I just watched Short Cuts last week, Nashville about 2 weeks ago and A Prarie Home Companion a month ago. Next on the Altman kick is 3 Women I can’t wait to view. I think next week I will get my Bergman on and view Wild Strawberries and The Magic Flute.
I’ve found that my local library has allowed me to check a lot of films of my list but it’s sad that not everyone has that kind privilege.
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The longest movie you've ever sat through about 2 years ago
Hardboiled is kind of long, although I think the Dragon Dynasty DVD cover lies about the running time a bit. I thought A Woman Under The Influence was long but I think I was just emotionally worn out by it. I watched Magnolia and Short Cuts back to back the other night which was about a total of 6 hours and 15 minutes or something like that. It was a good night though
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Best Films With Musicians in the Lead Role(s) about 2 years ago
Sting in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (not necessarily a major role)
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Eminem in The Wash (not a great example)
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films that should be released on Criterion but that never will be about 2 years ago
-The Player dir. Robert Altman
I think it’s a great film that I can rarely find at video stores. I think the supplements would be great, especially if they had an in depth making of…the opening shot. Also, the great interviews they could get with other celebrities featured in the film would be a nice touch.
-Husbands dir. John Cassavetes
I know it’s been released (I own the available DVD copy) but a Criterion release would do this film more justice. It would also be nice if they could release Cassavetes four hour cut of the film but I’m pretty sure that one is lost in the world of cut down footage that is Cassavetesland.
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I guess it's not really relevant, but... best albums of the decade? about 2 years ago
the teeth-you’re my lover now
ghostface killah-fishscale
the killers-sam’s town
arctic monkeys-whatever people say I am, that’s what I’m not
the strokes-is this it?
ben harper-both sides of the gun
ryan adams-rock n roll/easy tiger
brand new-deja entendu/the devil and god are ragin inside me
margot and the nuclear so and so’s-animal/not animal/dust of retreat/live from the patio
bob dylan-modern times
nofx-the war on errorism
northstar-polyanna
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The Motherly Advice Thread about 2 years ago
growin a beard has never been an issue for me but I recently shaved it all off and actually liked the way I looked without it. now, it’s growing back in and I couldn’t be happier. shaving is like age regression for me: I go from 24 to 18 in a matter of five minutes.
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 2 years ago
3 Women Dir./Scr. Robert Altman 8.5/10
Just finished watching it and I’m still at a loss for perspective on this film. Shelly Duvall’s perfomance is well done but Sissy Spacek steals the film as Pinky Rose. Altman’s camera work, especially the use of the fish tank/wave pool as washing over characters was a wonderful touch. The artwork throughout the film is actually one of my favorite parts and gave me perspective into the women’s relationship/how they are linked. I look forward to watching this again and again because it’s the kind of film, much like David Lynch’s work, that unfolds something new to you as you watch it more and think more about it.
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Best Films With Musicians in the Lead Role(s) about 2 years ago
@RUBY STEVENS As far as I’m concerned, we shouldn’t have to even mention the Fridays—their greatness is common knowledge.
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Korine's Julien Donkey-Boy on DVD about 2 years ago
I’m more than happy to take it off your hand when you are finished possibly hating it.
Also, is your Walgreens an arthouse or something cause my local Walgreen’s has a minority of good films and way too many copies of American Crude?
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Korine's Julien Donkey-Boy on DVD about 2 years ago
@ULICAN For some reason every Acme grocery store in my city has The Fall on DVD for $3.99.
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HOW MANY FILMS CAN YOU WATCH IN A DAY? DEPENDING ON YOUR MOOD about 2 years ago
on average, it’s about two films a day and on a good day, it’s maybe four. when i watch more than one or two a day, I try to watch films that vary drastically from each other as to not have things run together in my mind. So, I might watch Die Hard, Band Of Outsiders and Adaptation to mix it up a little bit. exception is if I watch Kill Bill Vol. 1 then Kill Bill Vol. 2 has to proceed it.
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The Ending: Making or Breaking a Film about 2 years ago
I think the ending to Husbands is perfect for the film that comes before it. We see Ben Gazarra’s character as the third wheel of the friendship but still a loved and embraced member of the trio. When he decides to stay in London and his friends make their way back home, it sinks in exactly what they have done and what they have ultimately lost: another friend. The cherry on top is when Peter Falk and John Cassavetes arrive at their homes and divide up their gifts they just recently purchased at the airport (probably out of guilt). Cassavets asks Falk over and over again, “What’s he gonna do without us?”. As they part ways, Falk stops and asks Cassavetes, “What’s he gonna do without us?!”. Cassavetes goes to his house and his kids and the life that is, tragically and happily, his own.
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Actors/Actresses that have never been in a good movie(minimum 5 Films) about 2 years ago
@MULEYHAVEN I once saw some stand up from him and thought it was decent but as far as films go, I don’t think he’s had a great run. He peaked at There’s Something About Mary and that’s just sad.
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Duh...Winning! Favorite Charlie Sheen Movies about 2 years ago
Red Dawn
Platoon
Chase
Ferris Bueler’s Day Off
Eight Men Out
Wall Street
Men At Work
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They Might Be Giants about 2 years ago
when they were relevant
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Best Films With Musicians in the Lead Role(s) about 2 years ago
Nas in Belly
RZA in American Gangster
Mos Def in Something That The Lord Made/Be Kind Rewind/16 Blocks/Bamboozled
Beanie Siegle in State Property/State Property 2
The White Stripes in Coffee & Cigarettes
Iggy Pop in Coffee & Cigarettes
Will Oldham in The Guatemalean Handshake
Paul Simon in Annie Hall
Tyrese in Four Brothers/Transformers 1 & 2
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March 10th: Barbara Kopple about 2 years ago
Harlan County, USA is one of my favorite documentaries of all time. Wild Man Blues isn’t too bad either except witnessing Allen’s neuroticism first hand in documentary style can become tiring.
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What kind of TVs do you guys have? about 2 years ago
throughout my whole life ( i’m 24) i’ve never had the pleasure of owning a big screen tv or anything of that nature, so the new craze of HD and LCD doesn’t bother me at all. i’ll stick to my 27" Magnavox, even if the color goes out every once in a while.
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"I WANT TO WATCH THIS MOVIE" CHOICES about 2 years ago
yes and by way of messanger pigeon which is kind of quaint.
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Artistic Talent-nature vs. nurture about 2 years ago
some people are naturally talented in their crafts but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have to nurture that into something more. i mean, michael jordan was probably born a gifted athlete but it doesn’t mean that he didn’t practice his free throws and three point shot. i’ve known plenty of naturally gifted people, whether they were musicians, wrtiers, etc., that have squandered their talent away because nurturing it was actually work. plus, if all talent came naturally we wouldn’t appreciate it because we would never know what it takes to really mold and shape that talent into something more.
improvement should always be a constant.
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Last movie you saw and rate it about 2 years ago
Fetching Cody 5.5/10
Apparently Jay Baruchel was a leading man in Canada back in 2005.
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What kind of TVs do you guys have? about 2 years ago
@LIKE2SLEEP I’ve found that some David Lynch DVD’s come with an option to adjust the picture on your screen so it’s the best viewing quality for film. I’ve never actually done it but i’ve found it on Inland Empire and The Short Films of David Lynch
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The Ending: Making or Breaking a Film about 2 years ago
@KATE I love the ending to A Woman Under The Influence because it is so abrupt after the whole fiasco that takes place before it. Plus, it shows that the two main characters really do love each other, despite all their faults. I found it to be rather comical, especially with the music playing over it.
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When You Don't Like a "Great" Film Because You Don't Understand It about 2 years ago
I am right there with you Jazz and I think anyone who say otherwise is probably lying through their teeth. I think not being able to pinpoint the core of a film that you really love is a beautiful thing. Human beings love each other but we don’t necessarily understand each other but nonetheless…
Art isn’t always meant to be interpreted and dissected into something we can wrap our minds around. The great thing about art, especially films, is we are able to ponder them endlessly and come to many different conclusions about how we feel. I’ve seen films and then watched them years later and got an entirely different feeling from them.
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New Wide Releases For the Week of March 18, 2011 about 2 years ago
I think Paul has a lot of potential to be a great pre-summer comedy. Sure, another Rogen movie is not what we need or want right now but he is playing an alien so we won’t have to actually see him. Plus, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg are always great together.
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