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[Sconch]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

 

[jdoggydogg]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

I haven't seen that one yet.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

Nn The Waterfront won for 1954

Marty won for 1955.

Marty was good but I would have gone with Picnic for 1955 - great film!

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I don't know what to tell you. We don't normally see writing and characters this good even in film. Did you see / like the Coens' True Grit?

its not out on DVD yet, is it? looking fwd to it. believe me, i love most attempts to deconstruct the old western, but Deadwood made me feel like i was standing boot deep in mud, leaning up against a splintery fence in order to listen to a guy i didnt like.

You didn't find anyone you liked in Deadwood? Methinks a few more episodes might change your mind.

i watched 3 eps at my friend's. when i rented it, i think i tried 2-3 beyond that. not saying it sucked - it just left me cold. i'd like to revisit sometime, because it seems so inexplicable except when im watching it, but i see too few DVDs anymore to make a 3rd try at something i clearly didnt "get".

I'm with this guy. I really wanted to like this show but after 4-5 episodes I just couldn't deal with it any more. I understand the appeal but it just wasn't my cup of tea.

I'm with you guys,I kept trying but just couldn't get into it. The Goodfellas type language didn't help either.

Now Rome, I love that series.

 

[wikkidpissah]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

I haven't seen that one yet.

dood - u gotta. Top Ten (if not 5) pre-60 movie. next TCM showing: Monday, August 1 @ 12:00 AM (ET). If u log in with them, they'll e-mail u reminders.

 

[jdoggydogg]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

I haven't seen that one yet.

dood - u gotta. Top Ten (if not 5) pre-60 movie. next TCM showing: Monday, August 1 @ 12:00 AM (ET). If u log in with them, they'll e-mail u reminders.

I've been meaning to. I really enjoy classic films, but there are plenty I've missed.

 

[Kenny Powers]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

Nn The Waterfront won for 1954

Marty won for 1955.

Marty was good but I would have gone with Picnic for 1955 - great film!

 

[El Floppo]

Californication

I'd never seen this David Duchovny series before, so I gave it a shot. Not the best way to approach it since I started with season 4. I must say that this series is no better than Entourage. I watch Entourage, but I fully admit that the series is the male equivalent of Sex and the City. Californication is an empty, star ####ing fluff that goes out of its way to glamorize drugs and debauchery. I am all for drugs and debauchery, but the real thing is far more interesting than this series.

I cant speak for Season 4, but the first 2 seasons were really good. Not sure if I caught the 3rd season or not.

Cool. I like Duchovny enough to watch more.

FWIW- I use the exact same comparison "male version of Sex in the City"... and that makes it a pretty great show, IMO (I was a fan of SitC). What I like most is it's completely irreverent take on male social norms and especially in relation to sex and the opposite sex. Duchovny's character continuously says and does some insanely ####ed up ####- but it's always said in a funny/literary well-written way. It's got a good cast of supporting actors/characters, more the agent/friend and his wife (who almost singlehandedly makes the show) than the wife and daughter.

It shouldn't be taken seriously at all, even if after 4 or however many seasons, his behavior has gotten a bit old. I put it at the same level as Dexter- fun/worthwhile to watch with some moments of absolute genius TV, but getting stale over the years and probably not too sad when the plug gets pulled. Nowhere near the level of the HBO shows, IMO.

 

[El Floppo]

"marty" is a terrific little film. very simple story but one well done. i especially like borginine's little monologue towards the end:

When I hear "a *fill-in-the-positive-adjective* little *something*" it always comes across as patronizing, pedantic, and annoying- no offense to SF, who I in no way think of that way.Some real world examples from my past:Announcer for the Westminster Dog Show- "That's a terrific little #####"M Magazine (GQ alternative in the 80s) regarding Mussolini- "He was a dapper little dictator"

 

[El Floppo]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

 

[krista4]

Need some help here. I've never seen any of Lars von Trier's work and I am about 10 min into Dogville. Should I stick with this for another 2 hours 45 minutes or should i bail out now?

I'm late here but hope you bailed. I liked Dogville but wouldn't recommend it as an introduction to his work. Not that Breaking the Waves and Dancer in the Dark are exactly sunny movies, but they are a bit more accessible (and two all-time favorites of mine).

 

[krista4]

Need some help here. I've never seen any of Lars von Trier's work and I am about 10 min into Dogville. Should I stick with this for another 2 hours 45 minutes or should i bail out now?

eject.eta: but I loved Kingdom and Breaking the Waves... and something else around the same time.

yeah, the last 10 years from him has been hard on the audience. i think he traffics in interesting ideas - the 5 obstructions, the dogme are great in their own way - but he just loses the essence of storytelling in film: you have to connect with the audience. way back in the day, i went to a festival of his early films at lincoln center. i had only seen "zentropa" and maybe "element of crime". the term "ambition exceeds his reach" was made for him.

Oh, and I loved Zentropa and The Element of Crime, too.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Californication

I'd never seen this David Duchovny series before, so I gave it a shot. Not the best way to approach it since I started with season 4. I must say that this series is no better than Entourage. I watch Entourage, but I fully admit that the series is the male equivalent of Sex and the City. Californication is an empty, star ####ing fluff that goes out of its way to glamorize drugs and debauchery. I am all for drugs and debauchery, but the real thing is far more interesting than this series.

I cant speak for Season 4, but the first 2 seasons were really good. Not sure if I caught the 3rd season or not.

Cool. I like Duchovny enough to watch more.

FWIW- I use the exact same comparison "male version of Sex in the City"... and that makes it a pretty great show, IMO (I was a fan of SitC). What I like most is it's completely irreverent take on male social norms and especially in relation to sex and the opposite sex. Duchovny's character continuously says and does some insanely ####ed up ####- but it's always said in a funny/literary well-written way. It's got a good cast of supporting actors/characters, more the agent/friend and his wife (who almost singlehandedly makes the show) than the wife and daughter.

It shouldn't be taken seriously at all, even if after 4 or however many seasons, his behavior has gotten a bit old. I put it at the same level as Dexter- fun/worthwhile to watch with some moments of absolute genius TV, but getting stale over the years and probably not too sad when the plug gets pulled. Nowhere near the level of the HBO shows, IMO.

From what I've seen of Californication, I prefer the United States of Tara.

 

[jdoggydogg]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

 

[Sconch]

i actually think that's a pretty good description of the way i heard it too. i'm a big fan of high-minded dialogic contrivances (ala Chayefsky or Sorkin) - that one just didnt register with me.

Interesting. I think Sorkin is one of the prime examples of writing contrived dialogue. It almost feels as if he has never spoken to another human being.Network is all I know of Chayefsky's work but I am a huge fan of that.

Chayefsky gained his fame with the teleplay "Marty", which later became an Academy Award-winning movie in the 50s, where he elevated Brooklynese to epic levels of expression.

Excellent movie.

Too bad it lost out to "On the Waterfront" for the Oscar.

Nn The Waterfront won for 1954

Marty won for 1955.

Marty was good but I would have gone with Picnic for 1955 - great film!

"On the TV quiz show Twenty One, the question "Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture for 1955?" was given to Herb Stempel. He was pressured to answer it incorrectly even though Marty was one of his favorite films. This milestone moment from the 1950s quiz show scandals was dramatized in the movie Quiz Show (1994)."

 

[El Floppo]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

You've just watched it, so I'll defer to you. I'm just remembering feeling strongly about that shared voice thing as I watched it originally on HBO- pretty much across the board, male and female. IIRC, 3 people slightly separated themselves- Wu, Sweringen, and the Tim Oliphant marshall character... and the latter two maybe because they were both the leads and carried their own distinction by being more fleshed out and loved by their creator.

 

[Chaka]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

You've just watched it, so I'll defer to you. I'm just remembering feeling strongly about that shared voice thing as I watched it originally on HBO- pretty much across the board, male and female. IIRC, 3 people slightly separated themselves- Wu, Sweringen, and the Tim Oliphant marshall character... and the latter two maybe because they were both the leads and carried their own distinction by being more fleshed out and loved by their creator.

No shock that I fall on jdogg's side here but I understand your position and agree to a point. However many of the characters (Dan Dority, Johnny, Trixie, Calamity Jane, Jewel etc.) were nothing like that.

 

[jdoggydogg]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

You've just watched it, so I'll defer to you. I'm just remembering feeling strongly about that shared voice thing as I watched it originally on HBO- pretty much across the board, male and female. IIRC, 3 people slightly separated themselves- Wu, Sweringen, and the Tim Oliphant marshall character... and the latter two maybe because they were both the leads and carried their own distinction by being more fleshed out and loved by their creator.

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you. There is certainly a singular, identifiable prose that informs all the characters.

 

[El Floppo]

re: Deadwood dialogueIt really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

You've just watched it, so I'll defer to you. I'm just remembering feeling strongly about that shared voice thing as I watched it originally on HBO- pretty much across the board, male and female. IIRC, 3 people slightly separated themselves- Wu, Sweringen, and the Tim Oliphant marshall character... and the latter two maybe because they were both the leads and carried their own distinction by being more fleshed out and loved by their creator.

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you. There is certainly a singular, identifiable prose that informs all the characters.

Let's just say I'd happily watch this show again and be just as happy to be proven completely wrong. fwiw- my memory stinks.

 

[jdoggydogg]

re: Deadwood dialogue

It really reminded me of Canterbury Tales. The middle English prose began as completely unapproachable, but when I stuck with it I began to comprehend, then appreciate the nuance and cadence. I now think Canterbury & Deadwood are two of the the most beautifully written pieces in the English language.

I always got the sense that Deadwood was in some kind of verse-form, but I was too lazy and/or annoyed that that might be the case to look it up.Part of the problem I've had with the show (which I still love), is that everybody's voice is the same; they're all equally likely to say the most profound iambic pentameter existential soliloquy as they are to say "########## #######". I'd have liked to see the same language in play, but with each of the characters having more distinction in their dialogue/character.

Again- still a big fan, and like Jdoggy I think Al Sweringen is one of, if not the, best characters of TV and film history.

Hmmmm. Well, I agree there's a thread of similarity that flows through many of the characters. But it feels more uniquely stylized to each character to me than it does to you. For example, a Sweringen soliloquy is completely different than an EB Farnum soliloquy - and these are both different than an Alma Garrett soliloquy.

You've just watched it, so I'll defer to you. I'm just remembering feeling strongly about that shared voice thing as I watched it originally on HBO- pretty much across the board, male and female. IIRC, 3 people slightly separated themselves- Wu, Sweringen, and the Tim Oliphant marshall character... and the latter two maybe because they were both the leads and carried their own distinction by being more fleshed out and loved by their creator.

I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you. There is certainly a singular, identifiable prose that informs all the characters.

Let's just say I'd happily watch this show again and be just as happy to be proven completely wrong. fwiw- my memory stinks.

Pffft. I can top that: I did a lot of drugs in school AND I am totally ADD...AND I am 44 years old. Welcome to my world.

 

[jdoggydogg]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

 

[Chaka]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

You're wife is ####### awesome.My GFs favorite shows are Animal Hoarders and RuPall's Drag Race. I have nightmares about kittens dressed in drag as the wedding party.

 

[El Floppo]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

You're wife is ####### awesome.My GFs favorite shows are Animal Hoarders and RuPall's Drag Race. I have nightmares about kittens dressed in drag as the wedding party.

Can I get an Amen?I ####### love this show. I'm gay all over for it.

edit- fixed a typo swear word that didn't get censored... who knew.

 

[saintfool]

Oh, and I loved Zentropa and The Element of Crime, too.

"Zentropa" was a mess plot-wise but, as I recall, it was pretty audacious visually. Lots of panache! "Element..." was a love letter to noir, I guess, but it too wasn't a strong narrative. Lots of sepia, iirc.

 

[jdoggydogg]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

You're wife is ####### awesome.My GFs favorite shows are Animal Hoarders and RuPall's Drag Race. I have nightmares about kittens dressed in drag as the wedding party.

Yeah, she's a pistol. Just be thankful that your wife's favorite show isn't Glee.

 

[Chaka]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

You're wife is ####### awesome.My GFs favorite shows are Animal Hoarders and RuPall's Drag Race. I have nightmares about kittens dressed in drag as the wedding party.

Yeah, she's a pistol. Just be thankful that your wife's favorite show isn't Glee.

GF not wife, and good lord I forgot about Glee. Kittens in drag walking down the aisle to poorly executed remakes of classic rock. Shoot me now.

 

[Chaka]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

 

[jdoggydogg]

To the Deadwood fans in this thread, check out Mrs. Dogg's Facebook post from earlier today:

If I had life to live over, I would have a Deadwood wedding in some broken down town. Everyone would be filthy. The women would be dressed as prostitutes. We'd drink straight out of bottle. The minister would ask, "Do you take this ####sucker to be your lawful wedded husband?" And I would reply, "I ####ing do."

You're wife is ####### awesome.My GFs favorite shows are Animal Hoarders and RuPall's Drag Race. I have nightmares about kittens dressed in drag as the wedding party.

Yeah, she's a pistol. Just be thankful that your wife's favorite show isn't Glee.

GF not wife, and good lord I forgot about Glee. Kittens in drag walking down the aisle to poorly executed remakes of classic rock. Shoot me now.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

Great choices. Reefer is hilarious, although it's sobering to think that the lies in that movie are still around in the modern era. Plan 9 is awesome. If someone told Bela Lugosi that Ed Wood was going to hire his wife's chiropractor to replace Lugosi when he died, I am guessing Lugosi would have found that amusing. And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

 

[Chaka]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

Great choices. Reefer is hilarious, although it's sobering to think that the lies in that movie are still around in the modern era. Plan 9 is awesome. If someone told Bela Lugosi that Ed Wood was going to hire his wife's chiropractor to replace Lugosi when he died, I am guessing Lugosi would have found that amusing. And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

I did find it very sobering how much of the stigma associated with reefer in that movie is still perpetuated today...then I sparked up another doobie and forgot about it.Plan 9 is absolutely awesome for the trivia. Love the chiro covering his face with a cape, but this might be my favorite bit from the film, nice yoke.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

Great choices. Reefer is hilarious, although it's sobering to think that the lies in that movie are still around in the modern era. Plan 9 is awesome. If someone told Bela Lugosi that Ed Wood was going to hire his wife's chiropractor to replace Lugosi when he died, I am guessing Lugosi would have found that amusing. And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

I did find it very sobering how much of the stigma associated with reefer in that movie is still perpetuated today...then I sparked up another doobie and forgot about it.

Plan 9 is absolutely awesome for the trivia. Love the chiro covering his face with a cape, but this might be my favorite bit from the film, nice yoke.

Are you me?

 

[jdoggydogg]

Remember how I called Lars Von Trier a misogynist ###hole? I take it all back. He's just an idiot:

“What can I say? I understand Hitler, but I think he did some wrong things, yes, absolutely. But I can see him sitting in his bunker in the end. He’s not what you would call a good guy, but I understand much about him, and I sympathize with him a little bit. But come on, I’m not for the Second World War, and I’m not against Jews. I am very much for Jews. No, not too much, because Israel is a pain in the ###.”

–Director Lars von Trier, sparking controversy at a Cannes press conference for his latest film, Melancholia.

Von Trier prefaced his rambling remarks (which were in response to a question about his German roots) by saying that he “really wanted to be a Jew,” until he found out he “was really a Nazi, because, you know, my family was German, which also gave me some pleasure.”

UPDATE: Von Trier issued a formal apology, saying “I am not anti-semitic or racially prejudiced in any way, nor am I a Nazi.” Duly noted.

 

[Chaka]

Remember how I called Lars Von Trier a misogynist ###hole? I take it all back. He's just an idiot:

"What can I say? I understand Hitler, but I think he did some wrong things, yes, absolutely. But I can see him sitting in his bunker in the end. He's not what you would call a good guy, but I understand much about him, and I sympathize with him a little bit. But come on, I'm not for the Second World War, and I'm not against Jews. I am very much for Jews. No, not too much, because Israel is a pain in the ###."

–Director Lars von Trier, sparking controversy at a Cannes press conference for his latest film, Melancholia.

Von Trier prefaced his rambling remarks (which were in response to a question about his German roots) by saying that he "really wanted to be a Jew," until he found out he "was really a Nazi, because, you know, my family was German, which also gave me some pleasure."

UPDATE: Von Trier issued a formal apology, saying "I am not anti-semitic or racially prejudiced in any way, nor am I a Nazi." Duly noted.

I've never done cocaine but I believe this is where people usually say that it's a helluva drug.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

What is Plan 9?

 

[Mr. Mojo]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

Great choices. Reefer is hilarious, although it's sobering to think that the lies in that movie are still around in the modern era. Plan 9 is awesome. If someone told Bela Lugosi that Ed Wood was going to hire his wife's chiropractor to replace Lugosi when he died, I am guessing Lugosi would have found that amusing. And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

Martn Landau's oscar winning performance in Ed Wood alone merits watching it.It's one of the greatest performances I've ever seen, maybe the best.

 

[Chaka]

What is Plan 9?

Plan 9 from Outer SpaceWidely regarded as one of the cheesiest films ever made.

I suggest watching Ed Wood first which is a brilliant film about the director of Plan 9.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Remember how I called Lars Von Trier a misogynist ###hole? I take it all back. He's just an idiot:

"What can I say? I understand Hitler, but I think he did some wrong things, yes, absolutely. But I can see him sitting in his bunker in the end. He's not what you would call a good guy, but I understand much about him, and I sympathize with him a little bit. But come on, I'm not for the Second World War, and I'm not against Jews. I am very much for Jews. No, not too much, because Israel is a pain in the ###."

–Director Lars von Trier, sparking controversy at a Cannes press conference for his latest film, Melancholia.

Von Trier prefaced his rambling remarks (which were in response to a question about his German roots) by saying that he "really wanted to be a Jew," until he found out he "was really a Nazi, because, you know, my family was German, which also gave me some pleasure."

UPDATE: Von Trier issued a formal apology, saying "I am not anti-semitic or racially prejudiced in any way, nor am I a Nazi." Duly noted.

I've never done cocaine but I believe this is where people usually say that it's a helluva drug.

I did plenty of coke, but I never said anything that stupid.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Reefer Madness (seriously) - Seriously? Did they believe that ####? Awesome, awesome flick but not because it's a good movie or anything. Mercifully short at 68min.

Plan 9 From Outer Space - Anyone who has seen Ed Wood (great flick) is naturally interested in Plan 9. Even being prepared for how bad I knew it to be, I was still surprised at how bad it actually was. It's still entertaining because it is so very cheesy but I am happy it was also mercifully short (78min). Funny thing is that it actually had a pretty solid underlying premise (aliens come to Earth and decide to destroy us because they believe we are capable of creating a weapon that could destroy the Universe but incapable of possessing such power without ####### it up and destroying the Universe).

Great choices. Reefer is hilarious, although it's sobering to think that the lies in that movie are still around in the modern era. Plan 9 is awesome. If someone told Bela Lugosi that Ed Wood was going to hire his wife's chiropractor to replace Lugosi when he died, I am guessing Lugosi would have found that amusing. And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

Martn Landau's oscar winning performance in Ed Wood alone merits watching it.It's one of the greatest performances I've ever seen, maybe the best.

The movie is funny, but Landau brings an unforgettable bittersweet poignancy to the role.

 

[wikkidpissah]

puuuullll da strrrring!!

 

[Chaka]

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[Chaka]

Sorry, sorry, I kid, I kid.

It's actually a really good film (HBO production) starring Angelina Jolie, who gets all kinds of nekkid (they're real and they're spectacular), in the role of Gia Marie Carangi, a model in the 80s who was on top of the world and (not a spoiler) whose life ended tragically (I won't tell you how but it becomes obvious during the production).

While not a well recognized film, I think this was the role that really catapulted Jolie into a national icon. This was where Hollywood recognized her acting chops and realized that she could be a mega star. I could be wrong but I think this was the role. It's really worth watching, and I shouldn't have to convince anyone here of that after mentioning that Angelina Jolie gets naked a lot, seriously a whole lot.

Enjoy

 

[wikkidpissah]

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ive been aroused by chainlink fences ever since i saw that.

 

[Chaka]

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ive been aroused by chainlink fences ever since i saw that.

Amen brother.

 

[wikkidpissah]

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ive been aroused by chainlink fences ever since i saw that.

Amen brother.

in a way, it's unfortunate that Jolie became a gigantic star cuz, before she did, she had an adorable lack of self-consciousness that i found enormously sexy.

 

[Chaka]

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ive been aroused by chainlink fences ever since i saw that.

Amen brother.

in a way, it's unfortunate that Jolie became a gigantic star cuz, before she did, she had an adorable lack of self-consciousness that i found enormously sexy.

I'm gonna stick with "Amen brother".

 

[KarmaPolice]

Knight and Day:

This played like a subpar Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I'll admit that I was liking it for about 15 mins or so until the climax of the plane scene kicked in, then it descended into complete bull#### for the next 90mins. Just a stupid, hollow movie that wasn't fun for me to watch at all. I don't like Mr. Cruise as a human, but I usually dig his movies. This was an exception for me. 4/10.

 

[Chaka]

Knight and Day:

This played like a subpar Mr. and Mrs. Smith. I'll admit that I was liking it for about 15 mins or so until the climax of the plane scene kicked in, then it descended into complete bull#### for the next 90mins. Just a stupid, hollow movie that wasn't fun for me to watch at all. I don't like Mr. Cruise as a human, but I usually dig his movies. This was an exception for me. 4/10.

You didn't enjoy the "We're in an impossible situation that the writers can't figure a way out of so let's knock Cameron Diaz out and when she wakes up everything will be fine" plot device? They only used that, what, three times?

 

[belljr]

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Best movie ever....

 

[gump]

What is Plan 9?

The movie Jerry, George, and Elaine miss while waiting for a table at the Chinese Restaurant.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

And Ed Wood is a great movie for those that missed it.

No, it's really not. Aside from Landau's performance (which IS worthy of the accolades) and SJP's line about "Does my face really look like a horse", I didn't find much to like about it.