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« Reply #6320 on: March 29, 2010, 11:03:52 PM » |
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sounds intriguing. I had heard of Carnivàle because of Ronald D. Moore's involvement in it, but I hadn't looked up what it's about till now, I don't know why.
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« Reply #6321 on: March 29, 2010, 11:05:44 PM » |
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Watched the first episode of Carnivale. I checked the credits to see if J.J. Abrams was associated with it, since it seems to be rife with symbolism, foreshadowing, mystery, and camera effects that leave the viewer trying to keep up. But he was nowhere to be found, so I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery in this case. Come for the intriguing intro, stay for the handicam.
That would be Ronald D. Moore, better known for the new Battlestar Galactica. J. J. uses those elements, often to great effect, but he didn't invent 'em. |
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« Reply #6322 on: March 29, 2010, 11:47:22 PM » |
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I keep meaning to check it out, but I have a hard time getting the effort together to invest myself in a story that I know will never be resolved.
I saw How To Train Your Dragon. It was fun, thrilling, and the visuals were excellent. I actually think this was a more interesting and well written fantasy story than Avatar, though Avatar had better effects.
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« Reply #6323 on: March 30, 2010, 05:08:36 AM » |
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"Young @ Heart", a documentary in which the elderly are forced to sing and gain an appreciation for Sonic Youth. What's not to like?
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« Reply #6324 on: March 30, 2010, 10:17:10 AM » |
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"Young @ Heart", a documentary in which the elderly are forced to sing and gain an appreciation for Sonic Youth. What's not to like?
I watched that, too. Excellent documentary! And hearing these songs being sung by people who watch their friends pass away from disease and age on a regular basis puts the lyrics in a whole new light. |
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« Reply #6325 on: March 31, 2010, 01:07:24 AM » |
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The Informant! Uh, what just happened?
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« Reply #6326 on: March 31, 2010, 11:58:15 PM » |
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« Reply #6327 on: April 02, 2010, 08:50:01 PM » |
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Carnivale, episode 2. I actually really enjoy a well-written mystery novel. However, my one gripe about the genre--even in the well-written ones--is that the author is holding the outcome in his mind, and he usually gives but scant clues as to how the book will turn out. Perhaps this is just evidence that I would make a lousy detective, but I think it's also evidence that a book where the average reader could discern the ending before the climax would be less than satisfying. I feel the same way about this show. It lures viewers in by dropping hints and being very coy with what it delivers. It's actually quite brilliantly paced; with a single protagonist and setting, the show would feel like it's either moving too quickly or dragging its feet on the reveals. I imagine that once the story reaches a point where the viewer feels a sense of control about how events are turning out the authors will weave in a couple more threads that keep us on our toes. I'm still a bit on the fence about this series. I have a feeling I'll be like the guy who eats a cookie and says "I'm not sure if I like that or not; I guess I'll try another" and then ends up eating the whole package. I'll see how the third one tastes and decide from there 
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« Reply #6328 on: April 02, 2010, 10:11:52 PM » |
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Vlad!, if you don't know this already, you would hate LOST.
I just finished Season 1 of The Big Bang Theory. Funny stuff. Some of the character quirks can be overbearing, but for a laugh-track comedy in an era where such things are becoming passe, the fact that I can actually stand it, and indeed laugh along with it, is surprising.
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« Reply #6329 on: April 05, 2010, 10:51:39 PM » |
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« Reply #6330 on: April 07, 2010, 08:55:20 AM » |
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Hot Tub Time Machine
Clash Of The Titan
Repo Men
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« Reply #6331 on: April 08, 2010, 09:29:45 PM » |
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« Reply #6332 on: April 10, 2010, 12:36:56 AM » |
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« Reply #6333 on: April 10, 2010, 08:55:28 PM » |
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Blazing Saddles (like, a week ago)
I can't believe I'd never seen it before. So stupid but so hilarious.
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« Reply #6334 on: April 10, 2010, 10:30:58 PM » |
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Date Night. Funnier than the reviews made it out to be. You could tell Fey and Carrell didn't write it, but got to improvise a lot of bits.
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« Reply #6335 on: April 12, 2010, 04:22:40 PM » |
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« Reply #6336 on: April 15, 2010, 03:53:38 AM » |
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An Education
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« Reply #6337 on: April 16, 2010, 09:15:21 PM » |
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The Usual Suspects
Film and TV Criticism is the most legit stupid class I've ever taken. Awesome.
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« Reply #6338 on: April 17, 2010, 10:40:33 AM » |
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The Usual Suspects
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« Reply #6339 on: April 18, 2010, 04:27:18 PM » |
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Date Night
Best way to procrastinate from writing a paper (this week)! hahaha. enjoyed it quite a bit, laughed pretty hard.
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« Reply #6340 on: April 18, 2010, 04:34:20 PM » |
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Date Night
Best way to procrastinate from writing a paper (this week)! hahaha. enjoyed it quite a bit, laughed pretty hard.
When I saw the trailer for it, I knew I'd go see it even if everyone else bashed it. "Tina Fey and Steve Carrell? Who cares if it has a plot?" |
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« Reply #6341 on: April 19, 2010, 12:57:01 AM » |
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Kick-Ass
That was awesome! My biggest issue, however, was that I found Hit-Girl and Big Daddy, who are more side characters, to be much more interesting than Kick-Ass himself. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it was about those two characters.
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« Reply #6342 on: April 21, 2010, 11:00:19 PM » |
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« Reply #6343 on: April 25, 2010, 09:59:14 PM » |
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How To Train Your Dragon.
Pretty good, actually. For some reason I didn't really like the dragon's face, especially in head-on view. It reminded me a little of Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, and also something else that I had difficulty placing...but it didn't feel very dragony. Also, my pedantry contract forces me to point out that the vikings were not Scottish, and giving them Scottish accents is about as silly as not giving the son a Scottish accent when his father had a very pronounced one.
Still, it was a very cute movie, if about as ham-handed as I would expect a movie targeted at all ages to be. One of the best Dreamworks animated features I've seen, if that's saying anything.
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« Reply #6344 on: April 25, 2010, 10:06:46 PM » |
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Also, my pedantry contract forces me to point out that the vikings were not Scottish, and giving them Scottish accents is about as silly as not giving the son a Scottish accent when his father had a very pronounced one. I was talking to someone recently who was griping about this. It especially bugged him because his ancestors were Scandinavian and he felt misrepresented. |
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« Reply #6345 on: April 25, 2010, 10:19:23 PM » |
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For some reason, movies like to perpetuate the "big burly guys" == "Scottish" stereotype (also: "Dwarves").
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« Reply #6346 on: April 25, 2010, 11:44:56 PM » |
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How To Train Your Dragon.
Pretty good, actually. For some reason I didn't really like the dragon's face, especially in head-on view. It reminded me a little of Stitch from Lilo and Stitch, and also something else that I had difficulty placing...but it didn't feel very dragony. Also, my pedantry contract forces me to point out that the vikings were not Scottish, and giving them Scottish accents is about as silly as not giving the son a Scottish accent when his father had a very pronounced one.
Still, it was a very cute movie, if about as ham-handed as I would expect a movie targeted at all ages to be. One of the best Dreamworks animated features I've seen, if that's saying anything.
I think the animator for Dragon was the same guy from Lilo & Stitch, which is probably why you're getting that vibe. |
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« Reply #6347 on: April 26, 2010, 08:14:58 AM » |
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I think the animator for Dragon was the same guy from Lilo & Stitch, which is probably why you're getting that vibe.
Hm, Chris Sanders, you're right. L&S was a Disney production and Dragon is Dreamworks, but apparently he jumped ship in the intervening years. |
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« Reply #6349 on: May 03, 2010, 09:33:31 PM » |
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Ghost Rider, second viewing
It was just as cheesy and bad the second time. Made me think of how few superhero movies have a truly satisfying final battle.
T2: Judgement Day, first viewing
Why didn't I watch this movie sooner? I liked it a lot!
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« Reply #6350 on: May 04, 2010, 04:53:31 AM » |
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"Meeting People is Easy". First time I watched the whole thing, honestly.
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« Reply #6351 on: May 04, 2010, 07:29:38 PM » |
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Tropic Thunder
Sherlock Holmes
Iron Man
The Breakfast Club
School of Rock
Hot Tub Time Machine (great white buffalo. great white buffalo.)
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« Reply #6352 on: May 04, 2010, 09:59:34 PM » |
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Hot Tub Time Machine (great white buffalo. great white buffalo.)
That's a really funny and underrated movie. |
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« Reply #6353 on: May 05, 2010, 08:42:52 AM » |
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Batman Begins, first viewing.
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« Reply #6354 on: May 05, 2010, 09:26:32 AM » |
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Batman Begins, first viewing.
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« Reply #6355 on: May 05, 2010, 09:43:00 AM » |
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whoa, what?! haha
I'm always late to watch movies. For instance: the last movie I saw in the theater was The Dark Knight back in 2008. I've never been a big movie watcher anyways, usually sticking to music and books. |
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« Reply #6356 on: May 05, 2010, 11:54:37 PM » |
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A Nightmare On Elm Street, the remake
What if we made a movie where we made Freddy much more menacing, but made everything else boring and stole scenes from the original out of context so they would lose all their original impact?
You'd get this movie. It's dull and useless, with Jackie Earl Haley being the one bright spot.
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« Reply #6357 on: May 07, 2010, 04:36:14 AM » |
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« Reply #6358 on: May 07, 2010, 08:50:00 AM » |
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Up in the Air
Where the Wild Things Are
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« Reply #6359 on: May 07, 2010, 08:17:54 PM » |
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edited to spell out Doctor, whatever.
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