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Greg Kinnear: really? His career isn't out of steam yet?
I have the cure for this inexplicable poison called Twilight. It is
Let the Right One In
. Twilight does the genre such a disservice, I'm happy to see a story in this vein (no pun intended, arteries are preferred I'm sure) of such substance brought to the big screen.It is a story absolutely beautifully shot, respectful of the viewer, and intelligently told.
Yeah, I really want to see that one, Gary. I hope it makes it to Olympia.
Hey, I just noticed that Religulous will be showing at the Olympia Film Society on Christmas week. Gotta love the timing on that one!
Gåry wrote: "I have the cure for this inexplicable poison called Twilight. It is Let the Right One In. But does it have cute boys in it?
I've heard nothing but good about Let The Right One In. I hope it shows up here sooner rather than later.
Sarah, unfortunately for you and apparently a whole gaggle of GR females (and - most likely a guy or 2), it does not have any of those cute boys to blind you to the brilliance of the film (or in Twilight's case, the shortcomings.);)
Yeah, the cute boys are pretty much the only reason to go see Twilight.
I really like this one, with the missing sex scene.Oops, forgot to post the link.
http://avphibes.livejournal.com/37068...
from Cracked: ROBERT PATTINSON
Don't be stupid. All of that lore is far too interesting for this movie. Being a vampire just means I get superpowers. It's like being Spider-Man, but sexier. Also, I sparkle in the sunlight.
KRISTEN STEWART
So that's why why your family moved here, because it's always overcast!
ROBERT PATTINSON
That's right everyone, this whole movie is a two-hour-long setup for a joke about the Pacific Northwest.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"That's not rain, it's just good ol' Oregon sunshine!"
"Oregon Rain Festival: January 1st - December 31st."
"That's not rain, it's just good ol' Oregon sunshine!"
"Oregon Rain Festival: January 1st - December 31st."
Northwesterners ALL sparkle in the sun! It's our pale, pale skin, after all the cloudy days we get all year round!Okay, okay, not "sparkle", exactly. More like blind with our fish-belly whiteness...
That guy in Twilight is supposed to be cute? What's wrong with his nose?
Sarah, that missing sex scene made me laugh so hard I cried.
I watched Boogie Nights again last night for the 20th time. I adore that movie. Ahhhh-DORE it!
I finally saw "Burn After Reading." I liked it a lot...Brad Pitt did a great job, and I don't get to say that often. Plus...Tilda Swinton...damn.
I have Burn After Reading on the way from netflix. Can't wait.
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Heck yes I do, Sally. highfives
I don't dislike her, but I think there could've been a better choice for that role. And for George Clooney's role. AND for Frances McDormand's role. That should've been another triumph for the Coen brothers, but it just fizzled for me b/c of the poor casting.Brad Pitt was great, though!
I saw The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons. I was mostly bored, except for the times where I was a little creeped out.
Are you attracted to Tilda Swinton, RA?! I think she's a good actress, but I am mega-creeped out by her as a love interest!!!!!!!!!! GROSSSSS!!!!!!!
Gotta agree with Sarah on Tilda Swinton. Great actress, but she has a definite creepiness factor.
I was creeped out by Brad Pitt's make-up.
Yeah, I've only seen the trailers, but that was enough for me to agree that Brad Pitt's makeup in that movie is unsettling.
I liked that movie. I kept waiting for it to get awesome, though, and it never reached the tipping point. Brad Pitt was hilarious in it, though.
Oh no, I meant "Burn After Reading."
I've never gone to the movies on Christmas.
I've never gone to the movies on Christmas.
Re: 189/190: Whoo yeah. Creepy in all the right ways:)I think Mindy has a point about Frances McDormand's role in Burn After Reading. I had a hard time getting past the "That's Frances McDormand in a Coen brothers movie" thing; the factor interfered with losing myself in the film. I also agree with Montambo's "tipping point into awesome" point.
I'm about halfway through Tropic Thunder. I didn't get to finish the film when I rented it so I picked up a copy from the library. I'm surprised at how funny it's been. I mean Ben Stiller's in the movie....I don't expect to laugh much.
Yeah, I read about that guy...I understand the impulse...I watched "The House Bunny" last night...surprisingly good. Same with "Tropic Thunder", which I'm watching now, but I'll probably turn off soon because the kids are around and might hear too many curse words...
I've never heard of "The House Bunny." Sounds dirrrty.
It was not, ahem, intellectually challenging, but it was mindless farce.
I just read "Marley and Me" has made 50 million or so since Christmas.Jennifer Aniston could sit on my lap, naked, and I still wouldn't sit through that movie.
That's bullshit, RA, but I do know what you're saying about the movie. My mom wants to go see it and my cousin wants me to read The Shack and I hope I never do either.
I dare you to get Jennifer Aniston to sit on my lap naked. We need to experiment. I'm willing to be the subject. In the name of Science, of course.
We'll see what we can do, RA, but don't hold your breath. I'm sure there's a long line of people in front of you.I just saw Milk, and it was amazing. Great performances, an incredible period of history, and I can hardly believe what gay people had to do just to preserve their basic rights to hold a job, and rent an apartment in the 70s.
Sean Penn was wonderful, and I wouldn't be surprised if he takes home an Oscar for his performance.
I saw Doubt yesterday. The acting is brilliant.I know what people are saying about Benjamin Button, but I still want to see it!
I can hardly believe what gay people had to do just to preserve their basic rights to hold a job, and rent an apartment in the 70s.It's still legal (until ENDA passes the Senate) in some 30 states for glbt folks to be fired for their sexuality/gender identity. (And of course, the ENDA that finally passed the House did not include transgender folks. It remains to be seen if the bill the Senate takes up will.)
Also, sexual orientation is not a protected class for federal Fair Housing discrimination laws.
Did anyone see The Secret Life of Bees? I've seen it twice--if you go, take tissues! It's really good!
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I saw "The Fistfoot Way" last night. Imagine the funniest Will Farrell movie you ever saw except Will Farrell's not in it. And it's about martial arts. And it's R-rated. I liked it.
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No, I haven't seen those...I think. Sometimes I get confused. I'll check:)I have the Hunter S. Thompson documentary, "Smart People", and "Savages" from either the library or video store, too. I think I'm throwing one on soon. I hanged new blinds and curtains, so I'm taking it easy for now.
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Isn't it "hanged" if it's past tense? It's not "hung", right? Fuck it, I don't know...I'm paranoid now.
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Or was that just in the unrated version?