jdoggydogg
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Dafoe should have won for Auto Focus. His acting in that one was as good as any I've ever seen in any movie.
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hooter311
Footballguy
It is so over the top you can't even consider it torture really, the cat doesn't even make noise, it just melts, and it has absolutely nothing to do with the plot, which is as convoluted as one could get. How about SLJ dressed as Patton spewing rhetoric in front of giant Swastika? This movie is 100% style over substance, and the style is as deranged as anything I've ever seen in a PG-13 theatrical release. Frank Miller does have some cool camera effects with the black and white that he must not have been able to pack into Sin City.
facook
Footballguy
Went and saw this with the wife. I'd agree with the 3.5 out of 5. I was super impressed with the acting of each of the pros in this one...even Afflek we thought was great in his role of the slick Congressman. And any time Jason Bateman is on screen, I'm happy. I don't know about something "missing", but I thoughtStill, with that being said, I did enjoy it for the acting, and also for what I thought was a fair and interesting portrayal of Washington journalism in this era.Went to see "State of Play" yesterday.. interesting twists and angles.. 3.5 out of 5.. So close to being a 4 but something was missing for me and I can't quite put a finger on what it was..
If you enjoy Political ##### bags vs. reporters who want the story regardless of the cost vs. the Police who hate reporters finding info before them you'll enjoy it.
Watched "Three Days of the Condor" for the first time. Held up really well since '77. Redford was money, and the conspiracy would work for a movie today...though the explanation of the conspiracy was a little lacking.
Also watched "In Bruges." Really liked this one. Farrell was good, as most have said, and I thought Ralph Fiennes was terrific in his Cockney role. Amazing, though, how much profanity gets packed into some movies. Doesn't add anything, in my (prude) opinion.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
I noted earlier in this thread that there have been complaints about the subtitles included in the US release, and the production company has announced it will re-release the dvd with the original "theatrical release" subtitles, which reportedly are far superior in terms of capturing subtleties from the original swedish. I didn't have a problem with the protector role as it was my impression that his reckless acts were a recognition that he was looking for an end. I thought the scene with the father was pretty well done and that it was clear that Oskar took off when the booze came out. I thought the ending was great, overall a very good movie. Was a bit confused by Eli's privates - not sure what was intended there.
zoonation
Footballguy
Slumdog - Excellent film, beautifully shot. 4.5/5
The Reader - Also excellent. Winslet was more than deserving of the Oscar. The book was better though. 4.25/5
The Wrestler - loved this film. As others have said, Rourke was born to play tha role and, but for Penn's brilliance in Milk, likely would have won the oscar. 4.5/5
Milk - Brilliant. Penn was amazing and the way the director wove in historical footage added to the film. 4.5/5
Yes Man - below average, not many laughs. Murray was funny though. 2.5/5
Next up - Doubt.
The Reader - Also excellent. Winslet was more than deserving of the Oscar. The book was better though. 4.25/5
The Wrestler - loved this film. As others have said, Rourke was born to play tha role and, but for Penn's brilliance in Milk, likely would have won the oscar. 4.5/5
Milk - Brilliant. Penn was amazing and the way the director wove in historical footage added to the film. 4.5/5
Yes Man - below average, not many laughs. Murray was funny though. 2.5/5
Next up - Doubt.
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Arizona Ron
Footballguy
Watched this last night, very nicely done even down the street names for all the different steroids. Well worth the few bucks to watch on-demand, but not something required in any collection.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Caught Body of Lies on PPV last night. 
... Not bad at all- but somehow not as gripping as I imagined it would be. Great performance from Crowe, IMO- I wanted to kick him in the teeth almost from the get-go. A little heavy-handed direction/story-telling by having him repeatedly lay out these horrible directives while at soccer-games etc with his kids (oh look- he's safe and sound and leading a normal, "American" life while Leo is torturing people and getting tortured himself). I found the "saved by the cavalry" at the last moment a bit too much of stretch, as well as an unneccessary love-interest. But Scott knows how to shoot acxtxion and tell a story, so I knew going in that I was going to at least be entertained.
Also caught a small part of Cite de Soleil about a ghetto in Haiti during/after Aristide. I DVRed the rest of it since it seemed to be one of those docs where the film-makers lucked into being at the right place at the right time (during Aristide's fall)... and also- if I'm not mistaken- strangely gets person with one of the film-makers (I think) getting involved with one of the "rebel" leaders in the Cite... even caught a scene of her advising him to hold onto his best weapons when making a deal with new Gov to turn their weapons in- I think she's one of the film-mkaers (not exactly the most objective jobs in film-making history, if so).
Did anybody see that one?
... Not bad at all- but somehow not as gripping as I imagined it would be. Great performance from Crowe, IMO- I wanted to kick him in the teeth almost from the get-go. A little heavy-handed direction/story-telling by having him repeatedly lay out these horrible directives while at soccer-games etc with his kids (oh look- he's safe and sound and leading a normal, "American" life while Leo is torturing people and getting tortured himself). I found the "saved by the cavalry" at the last moment a bit too much of stretch, as well as an unneccessary love-interest. But Scott knows how to shoot acxtxion and tell a story, so I knew going in that I was going to at least be entertained.Also caught a small part of Cite de Soleil about a ghetto in Haiti during/after Aristide. I DVRed the rest of it since it seemed to be one of those docs where the film-makers lucked into being at the right place at the right time (during Aristide's fall)... and also- if I'm not mistaken- strangely gets person with one of the film-makers (I think) getting involved with one of the "rebel" leaders in the Cite... even caught a scene of her advising him to hold onto his best weapons when making a deal with new Gov to turn their weapons in- I think she's one of the film-mkaers (not exactly the most objective jobs in film-making history, if so).
Did anybody see that one?
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Pretty much how I felt. Plus, I think the movie tried to sammich in some preachiness at convenient times. That was unwarranted since the movie was clearly intended to be more entertaining than powerful.Caught Body of Lies on PPV last night.... Not bad at all- but somehow not as gripping as I imagined it would be. Great performance from Crowe, IMO- I wanted to kick him in the teeth almost from the get-go. A little heavy-handed direction/story-telling by having him repeatedly lay out these horrible directives while at soccer-games etc with his kids (oh look- he's safe and sound and leading a normal, "American" life while Leo is torturing people and getting tortured himself). I found the "saved by the cavalry" at the last moment a bit too much of stretch, as well as an unneccessary love-interest. But Scott knows how to shoot acxtxion and tell a story, so I knew going in that I was going to at least be entertained.
shake zula
Footballguy
Frost/Nixon....I really liked Nixon in spite of Hopkins over the top acting. FN was great in spite of Langella (Nixon) being a bit dull in some scenes. But when he was on he was on. The phone call, the last interview, playing with the dachshund, the last encounter...Overall I like the movie but it may have some to do with my Nixon fascination. Movie somewhat redeems him not matter what one says about the man he did some great things and he was brilliant.
saintfool
Dead sexy
watched "high art" the other night. ally sheedy and patricia clarkson are the headliners here. lisa cholodenko, who also did "laurel canyon", directed this little film. kind of interesting story about how people are consumed by fame. ally sheedy is really very good in this. weak lead actress in radha mitchell, imo, and with a muddled ending but i was enjoying it nonetheless.
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Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
I watched it the other night too. I thought the two principle actors were terrific - particularly Langella. Definitely worth the rental.
El Floppo
Footballguy
Has anybody seen a smaller sci-fi film called Cube? Psychodrama/thriller about seemingly innocent, total strangers thrown together into some kind of cube-shaped "prison" by forces unknown. Seemed more of a Twighlight Zone episode than a feature length film, but fairly well conceived and played out. Not something I would ever seek out to rent, but enjoyed on a sleepy Sunday afternoon while the kid napped.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I love this movie, if for nothing more than it's a great concept that is rendered with a small budget.
krista4
Footballguy
I agree with you on everything except enjoying it.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
A Few Good Men
This is a movie I should not like. I am not a Cruise fan, though he does appear in some good movies. But I think Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is pretty good throughout - and that sustains it. Plus, Jack Nicholson is god.
This is a movie I should not like. I am not a Cruise fan, though he does appear in some good movies. But I think Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is pretty good throughout - and that sustains it. Plus, Jack Nicholson is god.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
I think Nicholson is overrated.However, this was probably his best role.
He actually plays someone totally different than al of his typical characters.
Mr. Mojo
Footballguy
Saw a double feature last night.
The Reader
Compelling story and a well deserved oscar performance by Winslet. The young boy was excellent, too. Sad but kept you interested all the way through.
Reservoir Dogs
I was surprisingly disappointed by this. Way too much meaningless talk. It looked like a warm up for much better films to come like Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown.
Maybe my expectation were too high.
The Reader
Compelling story and a well deserved oscar performance by Winslet. The young boy was excellent, too. Sad but kept you interested all the way through.
Reservoir Dogs
I was surprisingly disappointed by this. Way too much meaningless talk. It looked like a warm up for much better films to come like Pulp Fiction and Jackie Brown.
Maybe my expectation were too high.
Encyclopedia Brown
Footballguy
Sling Blade
Finally saw this for the first time
Jack Tripper, Yokam, and the kid made this movie. They turned in great performances. Billy Bob seemed to try too hard.
Finally saw this for the first time
Jack Tripper, Yokam, and the kid made this movie. They turned in great performances. Billy Bob seemed to try too hard.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
If that was the first time you'd seen it, then you really lose a lot of the punch if you saw pulp fiction and all QTs other stuff first.
I remember (at the time... 1992?) being floored by this movie.
El Floppo
Footballguy
"meaningless talk" 
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I think his recent roles are overrated. If you watch Chinatown, Cuckoo's Nest, etc. you'll see some fantastic acting there.I think Nicholson is overrated.However, this was probably his best role.
He actually plays someone totally different than al of his typical characters.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I don't think that talk is meaningless at all. The talking outlines the individual characteristics.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Dwight Yokam was awesome in Sling Blade. I think he deserves a lot more work.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I meant to comment on this one last week. I liked it. Best Deniro role in a long time.
jamny
Footballguy
Did you catch the Amores Perros reference. Reminded me of the FBG Movie Club. I wouldn't have known what he meant if it wasn't for that thread.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I still need to see that movie.
Charlie Harper
Footballguy
Slumdog Millionaire: Worthy of the hype. Not much about it I didn't like 4.5/5
Journal of a Contract Killer: A prostitute/assassin/mom working for the Russian mob. Based on true events. Good twisted movie but a little predictable. 3.5/5
Journal of a Contract Killer: A prostitute/assassin/mom working for the Russian mob. Based on true events. Good twisted movie but a little predictable. 3.5/5
Baby Mama
0.0/5.0
The Forbidden Kingdom
I guess I expected a little more out of this one. Jackie Chan was basically the same character from a previous movie, and Jet Li was bland. A few nice fight scenes, although the movie was way more fantastical than I had wanted - I suppose it was made more for children than adults. Not one that I will go out of my way to watch again, score it a 1.5/5.0
0.0/5.0The Forbidden Kingdom
I guess I expected a little more out of this one. Jackie Chan was basically the same character from a previous movie, and Jet Li was bland. A few nice fight scenes, although the movie was way more fantastical than I had wanted - I suppose it was made more for children than adults. Not one that I will go out of my way to watch again, score it a 1.5/5.0
whoknew
Footballguy
I'm obviously late to the party as I just saw Slumdog over the weekend. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you meant by "crowd pleasing". I really didn't know much about the movie and expected a sort of lighthearted feel-good story. That certainly is not Slumdog.I thought it was excellent and very deserving of the hype.
tdoss
Footballguy
I thought it was very well done but nothing deserves the hype that film received from all corners. It felt like there was an agenda to make sure we acknowledge Bollywood or something. I can't put my finger on it but something felt a bit contrived about all the hype.I liked it but felt it a bit predictable...it was a good story but I think it probably could've been done a little better to conceal the outcome.
One thing I remember not liking was the hundred dollar bill angle. They made it seem like it was very improbable for a slumdog to know who the president on the hundred dollar bill was...and then give us a backstory to explain how he knew...but then don't explain how his friend who was a slumdog as well, knew how to tell him who it was...how did he know? For one thing, he was blind...secondly, he gave him the answer after some ridiculous description of picture on the bill. There are other issues I had with this film as well...but I let them go and just enjoyed it...but if someone tries to push the issue and say this film is all that and a bag of basmati rice...I'd have to argue a bit.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Watched The Wrestler on Saturday. I was expecting a lot more than I got out of it. Incredibly predictable the entire way through, I had a really tough time understanding Tomei's flip-flop on "The Ram". It seemed very forced at best. The storyline with his daughter was tossed in there hurriedly and I have a hunch a LOT of this movie got left on the editing room's floor. Not a bad movie at all and there were some great scenes, but by and large, I was underwhelmed considering how much hype was given to this one.
Of course, seeing Marisa Tomei in all her glory was greatly appreciated.
x a googleplex.
Of course, seeing Marisa Tomei in all her glory was greatly appreciated.
x a googleplex.
Charlie Harper
Footballguy
Watched The Wrestler on Saturday. I was expecting a lot more than I got out of it. Incredibly predictable the entire way through, I had a really tough time understanding Tomei's flip-flop on "The Ram". It seemed very forced at best. The storyline with his daughter was tossed in there hurriedly and I have a hunch a LOT of this movie got left on the editing room's floor. Not a bad movie at all and there were some great scenes, but by and large, I was underwhelmed considering how much hype was given to this one.
Of course, seeing Marisa Tomei in all her glory was greatly appreciated.x a googleplex.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
The Visitor
Hollywood has given us many films where the white man saves (or tries to save) the dark-skinned man. There's The Last Samurai, which managed to take a Japanese conflict and wrap the story around very white Tom Cruise. There's Cry Freedom, where Hollywood decided that the white reporter who told Steven Biko's story deserved much more screen time than the murdered civil rights leader himself.
Now the Indy film scene has its would-be white savior in The Visitor. While this is a movie with good intentions, it is yet another perfunctory story about how the white man tries to help the dark-skinned man. The acting is fine, and the story is touching. But that isn't enough. How about a movie where a kind Kenyan man helps a white guy in trouble?
The Visitor has a good heart, but it's just just another in a long line of metaphors glamorizing Anglo imperialism.
Hollywood has given us many films where the white man saves (or tries to save) the dark-skinned man. There's The Last Samurai, which managed to take a Japanese conflict and wrap the story around very white Tom Cruise. There's Cry Freedom, where Hollywood decided that the white reporter who told Steven Biko's story deserved much more screen time than the murdered civil rights leader himself.
Now the Indy film scene has its would-be white savior in The Visitor. While this is a movie with good intentions, it is yet another perfunctory story about how the white man tries to help the dark-skinned man. The acting is fine, and the story is touching. But that isn't enough. How about a movie where a kind Kenyan man helps a white guy in trouble?
The Visitor has a good heart, but it's just just another in a long line of metaphors glamorizing Anglo imperialism.
A bit off topic here, but I thought this would be an appropriate thread to post.
I was reading an article this week about the lack of easy financing for Hollywood films that is now prevalent. In the past, financial vehicles such as hedge funds, investment banks, etc.. were willing to throwing money hand over fist to make movies, as the return was pretty decent (normally). There is never a recession for Hollywood as the saying goes, as people are always going to watch movies. Anyway, it appears now that the big money is extremely hesitant to finance movies unless they are sure things. Even power players such as Spielberg are having hard times coming up with money (Spielberg actually had major financing back out on him and has had to pony up tons of personal cash to get projects going).
What this means basically is that we'll see fewer big budget movies made (good), however the one's that are made will be even bigger budget and franchise type movies - think Spiderman 11 (Bad). Small to mid size projects will be very hard pressed to find backing and the indies, well, they are in real trouble. An executive quoted in the article pretty much said it is a miracle when a film like "Slumdog Millionaire" gets financial backing - someone has to absolutely love the movie and be willing to go down in flames with it, a labor of love.
Pretty craptastic news, imo.
I was reading an article this week about the lack of easy financing for Hollywood films that is now prevalent. In the past, financial vehicles such as hedge funds, investment banks, etc.. were willing to throwing money hand over fist to make movies, as the return was pretty decent (normally). There is never a recession for Hollywood as the saying goes, as people are always going to watch movies. Anyway, it appears now that the big money is extremely hesitant to finance movies unless they are sure things. Even power players such as Spielberg are having hard times coming up with money (Spielberg actually had major financing back out on him and has had to pony up tons of personal cash to get projects going).
What this means basically is that we'll see fewer big budget movies made (good), however the one's that are made will be even bigger budget and franchise type movies - think Spiderman 11 (Bad). Small to mid size projects will be very hard pressed to find backing and the indies, well, they are in real trouble. An executive quoted in the article pretty much said it is a miracle when a film like "Slumdog Millionaire" gets financial backing - someone has to absolutely love the movie and be willing to go down in flames with it, a labor of love.
Pretty craptastic news, imo.
hooter311
Footballguy
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
What a disappointment for me. I was really looking forward to seeing this, but I was left completely underwhelmed. It has about as much action as Twilight in it. Pitt is solid, but the story did not draw me in at all. A candle in the wind compared to some of the other fairy tale type movies (Pan's Labyrinth and Big Fish) that have came out recently.
2.5/5
What a disappointment for me. I was really looking forward to seeing this, but I was left completely underwhelmed. It has about as much action as Twilight in it. Pitt is solid, but the story did not draw me in at all. A candle in the wind compared to some of the other fairy tale type movies (Pan's Labyrinth and Big Fish) that have came out recently.
2.5/5
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Verbal Kint
Footballguy
Did you really expect this to be an action movie?
hooter311
Footballguy
No, I didn't expect an action movie, I did expect at least a little something to hold my attention over a three hour span. The romance in this movie made very little sense to me and there were way too many awkward scenes between the old Button and the young girl and too little time spent on the old woman, young Button. Meet Joe Black dealt with the topic of death better than this if you wanted to watch a three hour Pitt vehicle on the subject. The directing was up to snuff, but the story here was seriously lacking.
tdoss
Footballguy
I have the exact same thoughts about Wrestler...there was some meat left out of this thing...but overall I enjoyed it.General Malaise said:Watched The Wrestler on Saturday. I was expecting a lot more than I got out of it. Incredibly predictable the entire way through, I had a really tough time understanding Tomei's flip-flop on "The Ram". It seemed very forced at best. The storyline with his daughter was tossed in there hurriedly and I have a hunch a LOT of this movie got left on the editing room's floor. Not a bad movie at all and there were some great scenes, but by and large, I was underwhelmed considering how much hype was given to this one.
Of course, seeing Marisa Tomei in all her glory was greatly appreciated.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
A bit off topic here, but I thought this would be an appropriate thread to post.I was reading an article this week about the lack of easy financing for Hollywood films that is now prevalent. In the past, financial vehicles such as hedge funds, investment banks, etc.. were willing to throwing money hand over fist to make movies, as the return was pretty decent (normally). There is never a recession for Hollywood as the saying goes, as people are always going to watch movies. Anyway, it appears now that the big money is extremely hesitant to finance movies unless they are sure things. Even power players such as Spielberg are having hard times coming up with money (Spielberg actually had major financing back out on him and has had to pony up tons of personal cash to get projects going). What this means basically is that we'll see fewer big budget movies made (good), however the one's that are made will be even bigger budget and franchise type movies - think Spiderman 11 (Bad). Small to mid size projects will be very hard pressed to find backing and the indies, well, they are in real trouble. An executive quoted in the article pretty much said it is a miracle when a film like "Slumdog Millionaire" gets financial backing - someone has to absolutely love the movie and be willing to go down in flames with it, a labor of love.
saintfool
Dead sexy
wow, i got a different message from this film. i took it as the white guy's world opening up because of his interaction and experience with the other guy. he was withdrawn, afraid and insulated from the world around him. the experience left him simply changed. some could chalk it up to a version of the "magical negro" media archetype and i wouldn't necessarily disagree but it doesn't aim for the complete epiphany that often comes with that clpatrap. it doesn't stand for moralizing and platitudes because it is about this man's experience - and not solely about his experience with the other guy. it has a different agenda and doesn't settle for the happy ending.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
"Magical negro" is exactly the thing that came to mind watching this movie. My rant is more directed at Anglo-skewed American film than it is against The Visitor. The movie is ok. I think American film companies have it in their head that American moviegoers cannot relate to a person of color as the lead character in a movie like this - and I think that is insulting.While the movie had some genuine moments, it was also rife with these kinds of lame cliches:saintfool said:
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1) As protagonist leaves the detention center, camera pans with him. The camera makes a not-subtle stop right on the graffiti that depicts the statue of liberty. See? Get it? We're deporting the magical negro, but what happened to freedom?! That's not fair!.
2) So our main character plays drums in the subway in the final shot? Please. I don't think that happens to this guy in real life. And even if it does, that is a lame cliche.*** SPOILER ALERT! Click this link to display the potential spoiler text in this box. ***");document.close();
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
I liked some of this movie. I liked the acting, and the story was decent. I don't think the immigration plot was all that interesting. I think this movie would have been a lot better in the hands of a better director. Did you see The Station Agent? The reason I'd recommend Agent over Visitor is Agent relies on the characters for its story arc. I don't know why every movie needs a big dramatic conflict to drive the story. The Visitor wasn't subtle, and that is what bugs me.Part of my criticism stems from the overwhelming praise the movie received. I don't think it's nearly as good as people say it is.
shake zula
Footballguy
W Pretty decent movie. I'm glad I watched it if only defend the film. It was not great but it was also relatively fair to the former president. Overall the Karl Rove character was my favorite and the Condee Rice character was an abomination. If this movie had come out 10 years from not it'd have done far better. In any case worth watching even if you don't like Bush.
Boogie Nights I hate being the guy who says "this is one of the best movies I've ever seen" but there is no way around it with this movie. I hadn't seen it before and man was it awesome. I have been rather luckily lately that the last 10 or so movies I've seen have been damn good. But Boogie Nights takes the cake. From beginning to end you are either laughing or on the edge of you seat waiting for #### to explode in the character's faces. The end is awesome and in a weird way the movie is a pretty cool foil for the ideas people have about what family should be. Not sure if it is in the original theater cut but the scene at the end where he shows his junk was hilarious. 9/10
Boogie Nights I hate being the guy who says "this is one of the best movies I've ever seen" but there is no way around it with this movie. I hadn't seen it before and man was it awesome. I have been rather luckily lately that the last 10 or so movies I've seen have been damn good. But Boogie Nights takes the cake. From beginning to end you are either laughing or on the edge of you seat waiting for #### to explode in the character's faces. The end is awesome and in a weird way the movie is a pretty cool foil for the ideas people have about what family should be. Not sure if it is in the original theater cut but the scene at the end where he shows his junk was hilarious. 9/10
General Malaise
Footballguy
When Hollywood greenlights movies (?) like Pink Panther Two, it deserves a little subprime flu. Seriously, there has been way way way too much crap made and if the result of this financial mess is that garbage gets left in the dust, great.I know this article isn't necessarily saying that, but just like banks and mortgage companies had to fix broken lending models, perhaps movie makers will stop besieging us with abject failures. I probably see 1 movie a year in the theaters and rent maybe 1 out of 15 new releases. Every week, I just shake my head and ask "Why" when I see commercials for movies coming out. Maybe there is a silver lining to all this.:(A bit off topic here, but I thought this would be an appropriate thread to post.I was reading an article this week about the lack of easy financing for Hollywood films that is now prevalent. In the past, financial vehicles such as hedge funds, investment banks, etc.. were willing to throwing money hand over fist to make movies, as the return was pretty decent (normally). There is never a recession for Hollywood as the saying goes, as people are always going to watch movies. Anyway, it appears now that the big money is extremely hesitant to finance movies unless they are sure things. Even power players such as Spielberg are having hard times coming up with money (Spielberg actually had major financing back out on him and has had to pony up tons of personal cash to get projects going). What this means basically is that we'll see fewer big budget movies made (good), however the one's that are made will be even bigger budget and franchise type movies - think Spiderman 11 (Bad). Small to mid size projects will be very hard pressed to find backing and the indies, well, they are in real trouble. An executive quoted in the article pretty much said it is a miracle when a film like "Slumdog Millionaire" gets financial backing - someone has to absolutely love the movie and be willing to go down in flames with it, a labor of love.Pretty craptastic news, imo.
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Yes.I love that movie. PT Anderson's commentary track is good, if you're interested.
General Malaise
Footballguy
This is one of my all time favorites and if you liked it, I highly implore you to rent his first movie, Hard 8. He hit absolute home runs with these films, before going off the deepend with Magnolia and Punch Drunk Love. I thought Magnolia was great in parts, but detested the raining of frogs. Punch Drunk Love was abolutely painful, pointless and a bitter disappointment.
