tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post5502725300829164073..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: DVD: Toxic Sisters, Wooden Boys and Swedish VampiresNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-41812718691167128602009-03-13T12:48:00.000-04:002009-03-13T12:48:00.000-04:00I know that in my area BestBuy, they only had one ...I know that in my area BestBuy, they only had one copy of "Rachel Getting Married" available (which I ended up buying, yay me!), and this was on the Tuesday that it came out on DVD. I don't know if they had a bunch of copies there or not (probably only had a few to begin with, and heaven forbid that they have more copies of this amazing film than the hundred copies of "Role Models" that they had in a separate display case all to itself), but it left me with hope that maybe "RGM" will be in higher demand on DVD than it was on the big screen. Go get it ASAP!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-346500391465394982009-03-13T01:49:00.000-04:002009-03-13T01:49:00.000-04:00It's a corner store that sells milk, bread and new...It's a corner store that sells milk, bread and newspapers. There's a small video section, but it's in no way comparable to a Blockbuster.Glendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811345138753747628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-67615100512850884672009-03-12T20:40:00.000-04:002009-03-12T20:40:00.000-04:00I have a blu-ray disc and to be honest it is a was...I have a blu-ray disc and to be honest it is a waste of money. It doesn't show that much better maybe 15%, but why waste your money on something that only shows 15% better. Makes absolutely no sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7158440038652792212009-03-12T17:48:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:48:00.000-04:00Nat: How many DVDs do you have in your collection...Nat: How many DVDs do you have in your collection? 500, 600, 700?? or more?!?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-85017358163666501952009-03-12T17:40:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:40:00.000-04:00ummm... they only had one copy?ummm... they only had one copy?NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63087090278533314012009-03-12T17:36:00.000-04:002009-03-12T17:36:00.000-04:00Nathaniel: SLIGHT SPOILERS.It's a metaphor on the ...Nathaniel: <BR/><BR/>SLIGHT SPOILERS.<BR/>It's a metaphor on the death penalty insomuch as that film gives the audience a scenario where one of the characters they most emphasize with is a murderer. The scene with the bathtub shows us an otherwise noble character trying to put an end to the violence by killing Eli, but anyone invested in the movie by that point would not want it to happen. Therefore his murder of Eli would be no better than Eli's murder of anyone else.<BR/><BR/>And in an early coffee shop scene one character mentions how it is impossible for a society to be at once civil and have the death penalty. Then Eli shows up and challenges the town's morals.<BR/><BR/><BR/>On an unrelated note, I went to my corner store to rent Rachel Getting Married and as soon as I'm in eyesight of the dvd section I see it being picked off the shelf by another customer. So a few more days until I can finally see this movie.Glendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811345138753747628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-27849305344827390362009-03-12T10:14:00.000-04:002009-03-12T10:14:00.000-04:00I bought "Milk", "Rachel Getting Married", "Happy-...I bought "Milk", "Rachel Getting Married", "Happy-Go-Lucky", and "In Bruges" on Tuesday. Might consider getting "Let the Right One In" at some point in the future. "Rachel Getting Married" in particular is my favorite of this batch. It was the best film of 2008 by a mile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36184007691348874592009-03-12T08:14:00.000-04:002009-03-12T08:14:00.000-04:00glendon. OK. I'll bite: How is Let the Right One I...<B>glendon</B>. OK. I'll bite: How is Let the Right One In a metaphor for the death penalty?<BR/><BR/><B>anon</B> I don't have blu ray. I am tired of Hollywood trying to remake my money every 5 years with a new system. I like DVDs and I'm used to them and they look good. Vinyl had a good long run, CDs are still going strong, and VHS was around forever before going the way of the dinosaur. Why we gonna replace DVDs so fast? grrrr ;)<BR/><BR/><B>rosengje</B> -- i don't have showtime or hbo anymore. Poverty, you know. So i have to wait until things are on DVD.NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-47417777529112208092009-03-12T04:35:00.000-04:002009-03-12T04:35:00.000-04:00OT: Drag Me to Hell trailerhttp://www.youtube.com/...OT: Drag Me to Hell trailer<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71MDsiTzJvs<BR/><BR/>sooo f*cking scary!Alex Constantinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940311552608814201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36219714178890630532009-03-12T02:18:00.000-04:002009-03-12T02:18:00.000-04:00Nat: Now that you've had a chance to experience A...Nat: Now that you've had a chance to experience Australia on Blu-ray do you have a new found respect for it?- and Mandy Walker's cinematography? HUGE snub from the Academy there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-5619408671677287582009-03-12T00:55:00.000-04:002009-03-12T00:55:00.000-04:00Nathaniel - I just realised, we have 7 films match...Nathaniel - I just realised, we have 7 films matching in our respective Top 10s of 2009. (All but Milk, Bruges and Reprise, the latter 2 of which I would certainly recommend.) That's very odd considering how angry your awards make me every year. ;)<BR/><BR/>As for the movies you bring up in this post, I adore Rachel Getting Married and Happy-Go-Lucky (like anyone with a heart and a taste for enthralling acting) and have very warm feelings towards Pinocchio, Let the Right One in and Sean Penn (but not so much the rest of Milk).<BR/><BR/>Synecdoche NY doesnt come out here til May (seriously, May!! ARGH!) but from the trailer alone, I know I'm gonna love it.Y Kant Goran Ritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03058411467996289416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65743707460613011542009-03-12T00:41:00.000-04:002009-03-12T00:41:00.000-04:00Nathaniel-- I meant to inquire as to whether or no...Nathaniel-- I meant to inquire as to whether or not you have been watching United States of Tara. I just started and while I find it surprisingly endearing (I was very guarded about Diablo Cody's role), I cannot stand Rosemarie DeWitt's character. As a huge fan of Rachel Getting Married, I obviously find this extremely troubling. Thoughts?rosengjehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06346399198525494946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-13341214355120302692009-03-11T23:53:00.000-04:002009-03-11T23:53:00.000-04:00I loved Rachel Getting Married but I saw it for a ...I loved Rachel Getting Married but I saw it for a second time in theaters last month and I love DVD extras, which this DVD doesn't have much of, so I don't know if I'll be picking it up right away. <BR/><BR/>I also saw Milk again on Valentine's Day and I didn't like it as much the second time around, so I don't think I'll be getting that either.<BR/><BR/>I wasn't a fan of Happy-Go-Lucky, so I don't have a strong desire to see it again. I can't see myself watching Cadillac Records (Beyonce` acting + biopics = BORING). As for Let The Right One In, maybe I'll add it to my netflix list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53375013052365401452009-03-11T23:47:00.000-04:002009-03-11T23:47:00.000-04:00Liked, Milk and Cadillac Records wasn't as bad as ...Liked, Milk and Cadillac Records wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.<BR/><BR/>Need to see: Rachel, Let the Right One In (it's on my desk as we speak) and Synecdoche, NY.<BR/><BR/>No desire- Happy-Go-Lucky, I don't know, but not interested.<BR/><BR/><BR/>On a side note, I just saw a clip for Cheri and I honestly don't think Michelle will be nominated for that. Rupert Friend looked really good though, as far as acting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50686522491503499302009-03-11T23:43:00.000-04:002009-03-11T23:43:00.000-04:00saw rachel getting married last night and thought ...saw rachel getting married last night and thought it was fantastic and sooo real. ahhh bill irwin deserved a nom! saw let the right one in, happy go lucky, and milk already and all of which are really great especially that swedish vampire flick. =)<BR/><BR/><BR/>absolutely dying to see synechdoche. charlie kaufman can do no wrong in my mind, but i guess i'll see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-57866355290821559272009-03-11T22:52:00.000-04:002009-03-11T22:52:00.000-04:00I picked up Let The Right One In as soon as I coul...I picked up Let The Right One In as soon as I could get my hands on it. Aren't vampire films that are a metaphor for the death penalty great?Glendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811345138753747628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-3882089217744058192009-03-11T22:51:00.000-04:002009-03-11T22:51:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Glendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12811345138753747628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-45182777151770420062009-03-11T22:41:00.000-04:002009-03-11T22:41:00.000-04:00"Not I" is a fabulous short, I am so glad you brou..."Not I" is a fabulous short, I am so glad you brought it up! Now I just feel like seeing it again...Dominiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13904020232072043741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54817687942104213672009-03-11T22:35:00.001-04:002009-03-11T22:35:00.001-04:00Synecdoche! Right One! Brialliant, genius!Rachel! ...Synecdoche! Right One! Brialliant, genius!<BR/><BR/>Rachel! Milk! Meh, meh. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Pinnochio rules them all.Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21885377753730196022009-03-11T22:35:00.000-04:002009-03-11T22:35:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jason Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254334131909339157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17873808760836425512009-03-11T21:58:00.000-04:002009-03-11T21:58:00.000-04:00Synedoche was a mindfuck...but still think it was ...Synedoche was a mindfuck...but still think it was brilliant. Need to watch it again, I feel the same about how I felt about the Fountain two years (and both were received divisively)<BR/><BR/>Happy Go Lucky wasn't my favorite Mike Leigh experience, but I still think Sally Hawkins and Eddie Marsan were snubbed majorly<BR/><BR/>Going to buy Milk...and share with all my "Commie, homo-loving sons of guns" friends and go gaga over James Franco again...and then cry again. Gah.<BR/><BR/>Yet to have seen Rachel Getting Married or Let the Right One In but can't wait. Afterall the ongoing nightmare of the Twilight saga i need something to remind that vampires can still be awesome <BR/><BR/>Poor Julianne, Marie and Bruce came out like 5 years ago! At least she had a mini-comeback (acting wise) imo with Savage Grace and BlindnessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-29675641085269971432009-03-11T21:56:00.000-04:002009-03-11T21:56:00.000-04:00I am SO ready to see Rachel Getting Married again ...I am SO ready to see Rachel Getting Married again and might even take another gander at Happy-Go-Lucky. Hearing about the process of the film being made after seeing it has sparked such an enormous curiosity inside of me.<BR/><BR/>I'm intrigued by Synecdoche and never got around to seeing it (not for lack of opportunities) and also want to see Battle in Seattle. I heard good things about it but it never got to my parts.<BR/><BR/>Did I mention I'm super excited to see Rachel again? I'm enamored with that film.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9003066919816281212009-03-11T21:43:00.000-04:002009-03-11T21:43:00.000-04:00Agreed that Happy-go-Lucky improves with age. It j...Agreed that <I>Happy-go-Lucky</I> improves with age. It just keeps getting stronger and stronger in my mind. Same goes for <I>Rachel Getting Married</I>, which I can still remember large passages of fluently and can recall how great it was. Not so with certain other films.<BR/><BR/>I'd actually go on a limb and say Beyonce deserved an Oscar nominations this year. Not for acting, but for the song "Once in a Lifetime" from <I>Cadillac Records</I>. It's a better song than either of the three nominated songs and for the first time in a very long time it's actually Beyonce sounding <B>LOVELY</B> on a record. For the past few years she's decided the whole angry thing is in vogue. But songs like "Once in a Lifetime" are where she should be focusing. She also doesn't overdo it with the vocal acrobatics, thankfully.Glenn Dunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05424659636310160482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-9269029155268000372009-03-11T21:39:00.000-04:002009-03-11T21:39:00.000-04:00Love: Rachel Getting Married, Happy-Go-Lucky (whic...Love: Rachel Getting Married, Happy-Go-Lucky (which really improves with time. So many more layers then I initially thought).<BR/><BR/>Need to see: Cadillac Records (for the music if nothing else)<BR/><BR/>The rest I've either seen and have no immediate interest in seeing again (Milk), found wanting (Let the Right One In) or loathed with a blinding passion (Ego, New York).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com