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edina
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response 200 of 326:
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Jun 7 18:46 UTC 2000 |
I wasn't disappointed by "Being John Malkovich." I frequently wondered how
big the hit of acid was that the writer dropped to produce such an idea. We
also paused the movie several times to go "What the Fuck?". I give it an A
for originality - and A for acting. But I can't say that I liked it. By the
way, Cameron Diaz deserved an Oscar for it - not Catherine Keener. She was
amazing.
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mcnally
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response 201 of 326:
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Jun 7 19:31 UTC 2000 |
re #200: I think the problem was that people didn't even realize
that that *was* Cameron Diaz. She's nearly unrecognizable if you're
looking for someone who looks like her other roles..
re #197: I liked it because it was an original and pretty surreal farce
peppered with bizarre sight jokes that it didn't get too heavy to enjoy.
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scg
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response 202 of 326:
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Jun 7 19:42 UTC 2000 |
I came out of Being John Malkovich thinking, "wow, that was weird..." It kept
me thinking about it for quite a while.
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edina
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response 203 of 326:
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Jun 7 19:44 UTC 2000 |
I found Dogma more chalenging than John Malkovich. Again, I reference the
dropped acid.
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jazz
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response 204 of 326:
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Jun 7 22:15 UTC 2000 |
I really wasn't impressed with the oddities in _Malkovitch_ - they
weren't fully developed and didn't seem to exist for any purpose outside of
seeming odd and artsy.
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mary
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response 205 of 326:
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Jun 8 01:48 UTC 2000 |
I found "Malkovitch" clever and playful and unpredictable.
That's quiet an enjoyable trio of attributes.
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ric
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response 206 of 326:
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Jun 8 02:00 UTC 2000 |
(I'm looking forward to the impending arrival of "Dogma" which I recently
ordered from Amazon)
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edina
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response 207 of 326:
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Jun 8 02:33 UTC 2000 |
Dogma is a very funny film that inspired a pretty good religion discussion
between Gary and myself.
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senna
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response 208 of 326:
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Jun 8 03:51 UTC 2000 |
I was rather impressed with the way it tackled religion. Honestly, I didn't
feel it plastered it as much as people thought (though there were moments.)
I still prefer Clerks, though.
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carla
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response 209 of 326:
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Jun 8 09:53 UTC 2000 |
yeah I exactly looked at it as "Kevin Smith on religion" from pretty much
the beginning. Didn't know much about it other than who wrote and directed
it. I want the jay and silent bob action figures for my birthday. Hear
that everyone?? <hint, hint>
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mary
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response 210 of 326:
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Jun 8 14:22 UTC 2000 |
"Timecode" is amazing film. Mike Figgis takes an
accomplished cast, four cameras, a loose script where
the actors are encouraged to improvise, and two hours
of real time and makes four movies which all play on
the screen at one time, weaving in and out of each other,
making perfect sense. Each movie is done is one shot.
The screen is divided into quadrants with a film in
each corner.
I especially enjoyed the part where he makes fun of
himself and the effort.
Highly recommended. ****
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remmers
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response 211 of 326:
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Jun 8 16:04 UTC 2000 |
I second the recommendation for "Time Code". In addition
to what Mary said, I'll mention the great stereo soundtrack
(the directionality is very helpful for keeping the four
threads straight) and the creative use of earth tremors as
a synchronization device. In the acting department, special
congratulations are due Jeanne Tripplehorn, who is onscreen
continuously almost the entire time. Talk about a sustained
performance.
Hitchcock did something vaguely similar with "Rope" in the 1940's,
where he tried to make the movie seem as though it were one
continuous take, but due to limitations of film technology he
had to fake it. With digital cameras, the real thing is now
possible.
For the benefit of Ann Arborites -- "Time Code" is playing for a
few more days at the Michigan Theater.
Re "Malkovitch" -- I like it a lot. Also, like others, I didn't
realize that Cameron Diaz was in it until the credits. She had
a big part, too.
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carla
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response 212 of 326:
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Jun 8 19:10 UTC 2000 |
I rented girl interrupted and being john malkovitch last night.
Watched girl interrupted.
Loved it, made me cry.
Have to save Malkovitch for julie, cause she pouted when I told her
that I rented it without her.
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richard
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response 213 of 326:
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Jun 10 07:01 UTC 2000 |
GLADIATOR-- I saw this at the Loews Astor Plaza in Times Square, which is
one of the largest screens in the country and where many films have their
world premiers. This is the sort of movie you must see on the largest
screen possible. Small theater screens and videotapes wont do it justice.
The special effects are really amazing-- blows the battle scenes in Ben
Hur away. The performances really stand out too-- Russell Crowe gives a
major star performance and is going to be in a lot more films. And also
Joaquin Phoenix as the son of Marcus Aurelius who oozes evil-- you know
you are watching a good villian performance when the audience cheers
loudly when he gets whats coming to him in the end. And of course, Marcus
Aurelius the emperor, is played in a small but crucial part by one of my
favorite actors, Richard Harris (who played Arthur in Camelot)
The film is predictable but the special effects make it worth while.
Again see this on a big screen
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carla
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response 214 of 326:
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Jun 10 07:50 UTC 2000 |
I can't decide wether or not I liked "Being john malkovitch" or not. I think
I need to watch it again before I make my mind up.
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omni
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response 215 of 326:
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Jun 10 08:33 UTC 2000 |
I liked Russell Crowe in "LA Confidential". He gave an awesome
performance. I'm looking forward to seeing "Gladiator".
Can't wait for Fantasia 2K to get to the theatres. It won't be like
like the IMAX showing, but still should be awesome. I loved the
music, esp Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance, The Pines of Rome and
Rhapsody in Blue, which is one of my all time favorite classical
pieces.
On another note, I've started a list of "Movie Picks" showing
on TCM. I usually go through the monthly schedule and pick out
what I like. The list for June can be seen @
http://www.cyberspace.org/~omni/tcmjun.htm
I love old movies. ;)
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fitz
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response 216 of 326:
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Jun 10 14:37 UTC 2000 |
Re: Gladiator (A) This is solid entertainment and I support the earlier
praise in resp 213. Each frame of this film is beautiful in color, lighting
and composition. I think that an Academy award will go to Mathieson for the
cinematography.
I think that Gladiator has not diminished Ben Hur's acclaim, however. I'm
too sleepy at the moment to even know why. nuts.
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lelande
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response 217 of 326:
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Jun 10 21:27 UTC 2000 |
resp:214
i've seen it 3 times and i love it, although it doesn't stay "fresh" for
repeat viewings. i'd say it's got 14 more viewings left before i'm done
with. i'm a sucker for magical realism, cusack, and, above all,
john malkovitch, so i really dug it.
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carla
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response 218 of 326:
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Jun 10 22:17 UTC 2000 |
what's the movie about the art forger? The russel crowne affair?
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lelande
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response 219 of 326:
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Jun 11 00:32 UTC 2000 |
http://us.imdb.com/Plot?0155267
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carla
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response 220 of 326:
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Jun 11 00:51 UTC 2000 |
no browser hunny
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ric
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response 221 of 326:
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Jun 11 02:34 UTC 2000 |
Adrienne and I watched "Say Anything" this evening on some random movie
channel (FXM, maybe). She'd never seen it before. I had. It's still
enjoyable.
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mcnally
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response 222 of 326:
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Jun 11 03:27 UTC 2000 |
My favorite John Cusack movie is still "Better Off Dead", even though I
lose five IQ points every time I watch it..
I want my two dollars!
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lelande
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response 223 of 326:
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Jun 11 03:29 UTC 2000 |
resp:220
the thomas crown affair
jes, about stealing aht
i didn't see it.
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otaking
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response 224 of 326:
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Jun 11 05:10 UTC 2000 |
There was art forgery in The Thomas Crowm Affair.
"Better Off Dead" is great! I have to watch it again soon.
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