tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2619502944049015369..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Which newish movie...?NATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-76724375720013074892009-12-29T01:38:40.278-05:002009-12-29T01:38:40.278-05:00D9
Inglorious Basterds
Fantastic Mr Fox
The Prince...D9<br />Inglorious Basterds<br />Fantastic Mr Fox<br />The Princess and the FrogLoquaciousMusehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10915505540153733746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65827770134607189622009-12-24T23:14:28.188-05:002009-12-24T23:14:28.188-05:00This is going to sound weird, but The Princess and...This is going to sound weird, but <i>The Princess and the Frog</i> is the movie from this year for which I'm looking forward to the DVD version most. Preferably the 2-DVD special edition, assuming there is one.<br /><br />It's clear that the Disney people (and the Pixar people who kibitzed behind the scenes) stopped at nothing to make this the best "Disney princess" film they could, straining at the confines of the genre in the process. Toward that end they put a lot of eye candy, including stylistic experiments and both tributes to and sendups of classic animation.<br /><br />There was just too much to absorb and also follow the story at the same time. Which is a pity, because the story is pretty solid for the first half-hour or so, with one of the most fully developed animated Disney heroines to date. (I take the presence of such a protagonist as a sign that Disney's next venture outside the "princess" genre--and there will be one--will be something special indeed.)<br /><br />Anyway, I want to see <i>The Princess and the Frog</i> on DVD to catch additional details, and also watch the extras and listen to the commentary for additional clues, both to "how they did it" in that great first half-hour and "what did they think they were doing" during the rest.<br /><br />(I'm taking it for granted that it'll be rewarding to re-view my three favorite films of the year, which--so far--are <i>A Serious Man</i>, <i>Up</i> and <i>Inglourious Basterds</i>, all of which others have cited here.)Rob T.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-51320761600461563052009-12-24T02:19:16.882-05:002009-12-24T02:19:16.882-05:00UP.
I enjoyed MR FOX so much, that i thought it ...UP. <br /><br />I enjoyed MR FOX so much, that i thought it might sneak up and steal the Oscar. But after seeing a clip of UP, I forgot how much it pulled on the heart strings, and joy strings too. Even something as fantastic as MR FOX won't be able to touch it.Chris Na Tarajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06545312034833563234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37129614108099065382009-12-23T20:43:47.921-05:002009-12-23T20:43:47.921-05:00Saw Avatar for the first time today and I wonder i...Saw Avatar for the first time today and I wonder if I ever will again. I have no desire to see it on DVD, despite the set-up of HD and what-not.<br /><br />That is a movie-theatre experience.<br /><br />I can't wait to see the Hurt Locker. Too much backlash on message board here (not so much in this post though).<br /><br />The real question I have is: will I see A Serious Man, after successfully avoiding Burn After Reading. (I want my Coen Bros. movies every 3-4 years, not every year.)Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53663050998836609962009-12-23T12:34:40.409-05:002009-12-23T12:34:40.409-05:00Probably Chéri and Broken Embraces. Chéri just bec...Probably Chéri and Broken Embraces. Chéri just because Pfeiffer doesn't seem to have any other projects and want to see her again.<br /><br />And Broken Embraces because it was the first time in a long long while that I loved an Almodóvar movie on a first viewing. It usually takes me at least two viewings to love them. And because it's such a haunting movie even with its flaws, that I think Alberto Iglesias should get some recognition for that great score. <br /><br />As someone said above, I'd add Inglourious Basterds to see what I missed the first time (liked some parts but didn't love it), but Pitt annoyed the hell out of me the first time, so I don't know if I could sit through it a second one.Pf_Iggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-92193861828891472812009-12-23T11:07:03.421-05:002009-12-23T11:07:03.421-05:00"Revisit" is hard because I missed SO ma..."Revisit" is hard because I missed SO many 2009 movies. I want to use my DVD rentals on the ones I missed.<br /><br />But I'm deeply enthusiastic about revisiting In Bruges, which is one of the best unsung movies I've seen in a couple of years.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05061313079120981794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-16837119550647344832009-12-23T11:03:41.963-05:002009-12-23T11:03:41.963-05:00@JANICE --- it wasn't snubbed by everyone (i n...@JANICE --- it wasn't snubbed by everyone (i nominated Kidman! ;)<br /><br />but yeah, not only was it snubbed but it was torn apart by critics to a large degree.<br /><br />@KEVIN -- i'll give you exciting and unhinged but complicated? hmmm. i'm unconvinced.<br /><br />@BRYAN -- If you've never seen it i am beyond excited for you. Turn off all the lights, shut off your phone and just enter that world. Campion is so amazing.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79471174740606974312009-12-23T10:26:17.481-05:002009-12-23T10:26:17.481-05:00"Antichrist," to revisit the most compli..."Antichrist," to revisit the most complicated, unhinged, exciting performance I saw all year.KEVIN M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44591866656687716182009-12-23T09:31:29.280-05:002009-12-23T09:31:29.280-05:00"Inglourious Basterds" and "Julie &..."Inglourious Basterds" and "Julie & Julia", basically to find out what I'm missing...Peggy Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7080615677028033762009-12-23T09:04:55.265-05:002009-12-23T09:04:55.265-05:00Adelutza wrote: And when I see all the love that ...Adelutza wrote: And when I see all the love that The Hurt Locker is getting , I feel like I fall asleep and missed the most important part. I want to get it.<br /><br />I don't think you missed anything.gabrieloakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460263240309976652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-82642722713099739322009-12-23T08:02:34.590-05:002009-12-23T08:02:34.590-05:00I haven't seen anything in the theater this ye...I haven't seen anything in the theater this year except Star Trek (and have NO need to revisit that one again) - but I'm going OT to say that I finally saw Birth the other night and - WOW. Kidman, Bright, Heche, the beach scene, the opera scene - just wow to all of it. Left me haunted in a way that few films do. What were the awards bodies thinking? Ten years from now folks will be slapping themselves wondering how they made such a major goof in snubbing it.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08049113750769117163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37155109759747620032009-12-23T06:48:22.894-05:002009-12-23T06:48:22.894-05:00the Hurt Locker because looking back I think it wa...the Hurt Locker because looking back I think it was the best thing I saw this year, but I only saw it in theatres once.Ryan McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440134802928893661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-39864959052348622172009-12-23T02:17:30.738-05:002009-12-23T02:17:30.738-05:00Jennifer's Body, Whip It and Zombieland. I wan...Jennifer's Body, Whip It and Zombieland. I wanted to see them twice at the theater but didn't now I can't wait to see them again on DVD.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039130895443623988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17705871773736766172009-12-23T02:06:18.283-05:002009-12-23T02:06:18.283-05:00This isn't an awards contender from this year,...This isn't an awards contender from this year, but I'm getting The Piano from Netflix soon! Isn't everyone super excited for me?Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02733937512201400534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-59209227258981781632009-12-23T00:09:00.956-05:002009-12-23T00:09:00.956-05:00Defiance......... because it's an amazing stor...Defiance......... because it's an amazing story.Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80961411957367610032009-12-22T22:51:28.371-05:002009-12-22T22:51:28.371-05:00Public Enemies. Because it is glorious.Public Enemies. Because it is glorious.Walter L. Hollmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636732594078157905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-43797581926480811362009-12-22T21:51:07.948-05:002009-12-22T21:51:07.948-05:00I'm getting Cry in the Dark for Xmas and I hav...I'm getting Cry in the Dark for Xmas and I haven't seen that in a few years so I'm excited. When I first saw it, I thought it was Meryl's best performance.<br /><br />As far as new releases, I want to see how Inglourious Basterds holds up on DVD considering it was such a wonderful theater going experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-19035029394564387402009-12-22T21:42:48.096-05:002009-12-22T21:42:48.096-05:00District 9
Bright Star
Terminator Salvation
Up
Awa...District 9<br />Bright Star<br />Terminator Salvation<br />Up<br />Away We Go<br />The Soloist<br />Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince<br />The Hurt Locker<br />Inglorious BasterdDaniel Armournoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-37392225275360805832009-12-22T20:03:48.572-05:002009-12-22T20:03:48.572-05:00@John. -- Regardig A Serious Man. I settled for on...@John. -- Regardig A Serious Man. I settled for one meaning! I didn't "get" that movie i freely admit.<br /><br />@Katie -- glad to hear it. I've been nervous about going back to Basterds. (500) Days gets better on repeat views.<br /><br />@Babs -- ha! Mrs. Miniver. Fresh out of the developing chemicals!<br /><br />@Timothy -- i agree that Almodovar films get better on repeat views but I was honestly kind of bored during Broken Embraces so i think i need to give it some space before returning. Gorgeous gorgeous to look at though. And Cruz was great.<br /><br />@Paul -- i wish i'd seen Every Little Step with friends and cocktails. I think i would have liked it more.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-70120062212445991462009-12-22T19:46:56.853-05:002009-12-22T19:46:56.853-05:00The Hurt Locker and Bright Star. I liked them both...<i>The Hurt Locker</i> and <i>Bright Star</i>. I liked them both first time I saw them, especially the latter, but I didn't <i>love</i> them ( except for Abbie Cornish ). And when I see all the love that <i> The Hurt Locker </i> is getting , I feel like I fall asleep and missed the most important part. I want to get it.adelutzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500491363721543846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38449492913485304762009-12-22T19:19:42.021-05:002009-12-22T19:19:42.021-05:00For a re-visit, The Hurt Locker, because the first...For a re-visit, The Hurt Locker, because the first time I saw it was at a drive-thru. I enjoyed Crank 2 more when I went there. But, Crank 2 seemed larger in scope and more conducive to the big screen. For me, art has always been for the small screen and pop entertainment for the large. For example: I just couldn't enjoy Election or American Graffiti on the big screen, even though I admit loving them. For the big screen, bring on Aliens, bring on Terminator 2, bring on The Dark Knight, bring on Lawrence of Arabia, bring on The Thin Red Line. Save small scope movies, like The Hurt Locker, for DVD.Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57611882988187610712009-12-22T19:13:11.114-05:002009-12-22T19:13:11.114-05:00Revisit? Hmmm...
(500) Days of Summer would proba...Revisit? Hmmm...<br /><br /><i>(500) Days of Summer</i> would probably not be bad too look at on a small screen, and I'd like to take another look at the performances.<br /><br />Ditto for <i>Precious</i> and <i>A Single Man</i>. <br /><br />And <i>Every Little Step</i> and <i>Wrangler: Anatomy of an Icon</i> are two documentaries that I will probably enjoy even more on a small screen. I want to watch them with friends and cocktails.Paul Outlawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14223551781533342142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47542613839425878072009-12-22T19:09:17.135-05:002009-12-22T19:09:17.135-05:00District 9 might be worth revisiting just to see i...District 9 might be worth revisiting just to see if I was wrong in thinking it was good (not likely).Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-14635484355084486382009-12-22T19:07:53.398-05:002009-12-22T19:07:53.398-05:00Just watched (500) Days of Summer with my brother ...Just watched <b>(500) Days of Summer</b> with my brother for the first time since it came out in theaters. Still a great film, though I've noticed that the latter parts of the film are too reliant on the "musical montage" to get through its plot. They don't use it so much that it becomes annoying but I didn't notice it during the theatrical showing.henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21655980119267036882009-12-22T19:03:21.966-05:002009-12-22T19:03:21.966-05:00I would have to say "Public Enemies" and...I would have to say "Public Enemies" and "Jennifer's Body". The former because I was severely underwhelmed and think it was my mood, not the film, and the latter because I had such a BLAST in the theatre and can't wait to see if my opinion holds up. (I know I'm in the minority on Jennifer's Body...but I tend to speak like Diablo Cody writes...so the dialogue isn't too contrived for me...)MattyD.noreply@blogger.com