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Post by Wakeup on Jan 22, 2013 14:16:43 GMT -5
I feel the same way about 'The Hobbit.' And if they are doing three whole pics then why drag it out over as many years like with the other series? Dump it out all within one year, I say. But they don't listen to me.
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Post by HollyH on Jan 23, 2013 10:09:37 GMT -5
What? And forego three times the ticket sales? That's why they don't listen to you. ...
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Post by Smiley on Jan 23, 2013 11:03:52 GMT -5
I think I'll miss the sequels in the theaters and wait for "On-Demand." That way I can have an Intermission, get more popcorn etc...etc..
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Post by complicatedlife on Jan 23, 2013 16:19:49 GMT -5
Finally loaned "The Artist" from the library. Why did I wait 3 years to watch this fantastic movie. I could relate to the actor's dilemna ... not accepting the advent of sound in the cinema to my not realizing that the growth of the Internet would make me a dinosaur in an equal amount of time.
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Post by HollyH on Jan 24, 2013 19:13:54 GMT -5
When all else fails, tap dance!
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Post by Smiley on Jan 25, 2013 13:34:00 GMT -5
That was a fantastic movie!!!
I'm a huge fan of anamatics. Lefty and I rented Paranorman and Fankenwinnie. I would recommend them both if you are a fan as well.
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Post by HollyH on Jan 25, 2013 19:41:58 GMT -5
Frankenweenie was amazing! But I don't know if I would have taken young kids to see it -- there were some really scary bits!
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Post by Wakeup on Jan 26, 2013 6:47:13 GMT -5
I think there are few Burton films that don't push the scary thing too far for kids at some point, but there are exceptions. He's gifted with being able to make creepiness cute and funny. Great animation and storytelling. Loved it.
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Post by gary on Jan 29, 2013 18:51:03 GMT -5
I was somewhat mystified by "Prometheus." I had only the barest idea of what was going on, so I just enjoyed the pretty pictures. (Well, they weren't all pretty.) Had to pause the DVD at one point and then couldn't get it to start up again or even eject. So the last 40 minutes will remain an even deeper mystery.
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Post by HollyH on Jan 29, 2013 19:54:08 GMT -5
But what if the last 40 minutes explained away all the mysteries? ;D
By coincidence, after having finally seen Magnolia, I finally got a chance to see Boogie Nights as well, so now, having already seen The Master, I feel I'm up to date on Paul Thomas Anderson. Not a feel-good filmmaker, is he? Compelling movies, all of them, but they left me feeling bleak. (Fun to see the evolution of Philip Seymour Hoffman from bit part to leading man, though!)
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Post by complicatedlife on Jan 30, 2013 0:28:55 GMT -5
PT Anderson's films have that feeling of a continuous motion - you're following one character and the scene seamlessly moves onto another character. The first movie I can remember seeing this type of film making was Robert Altman's "Nashville" (now there's a movie I should check out again).
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Post by Wakeup on Jan 30, 2013 2:31:26 GMT -5
I am also seeking a copy of 'Nashville.' I've been on a Barbara Harris jag lately and that's one of her best. Recently enjoyed Hitchcock's 'The Family Plot' with Barbara. Better than I remembered and much better than what the critics say. Just sayin'.
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Post by HollyH on Jan 30, 2013 9:40:33 GMT -5
Loved Family Plot. Wasn't she also in A Thousand Clowns? One of my favorite New York movies ever.
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Post by Wakeup on Jan 30, 2013 13:48:42 GMT -5
Yep. 'A Thousand Clowns' is a classic. Murray Burns: Nick, you are about to see a horrible, horrible thing. Nick: What's that Murray? Murray Burns: People going to work. She was in a lot of great flicks. As silly as it is, 'Freaky Friday' is a treat, showcasing her performance skills. Too bad she's retired. Could still be doing great things.
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Post by complicatedlife on Jan 31, 2013 12:31:46 GMT -5
Wasn't Jason Robards her co-star in A Thousand Clowns? His role in Magnolia was his final role before passing. It's amazing how many great stars played heartbreaking death scenes in their final roles. Besides Jason, two other performances come to mind: Vincent Price in Edward Scissorhands and Edward G Robinson in Soylent Green
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