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[Chaka]

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.

That doesn't mean that it wasn't a great movie.

 

[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.

That doesn't mean that it wasn't a great movie.

Do I really have to preface that with "In my opinion"? Are you channeling your inner Tim?

 

[Chaka]

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.

That doesn't mean that it wasn't a great movie.

Do I really have to preface that with "In my opinion"? Are you channeling your inner Tim?

Please accept my apologies.

 

[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.

That doesn't mean that it wasn't a great movie.

Do I really have to preface that with "In my opinion"? Are you channeling your inner Tim?

Please accept my apologies.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

 

[El Floppo]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would... found it to be pretty inspiring to see the paths these guys took to find their inner "genius". Absolutley loved when White and Edge watch Page play in complete awe.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would... found it to be pretty inspiring to see the paths these guys took to find their inner "genius". Absolutley loved when White and Edge watch Page play in complete awe.

Yes. And the funny thing is, while I am a big Page fan, I forget how sloppy he is. I was very impressed by White's devotion to classic blues, and I enjoyed learning how he was inspired to shape his low tech sound.

 

[Kenny Powers]

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.

Id say Hackers (probably more of a guilty pleasure but I love it) put her on the map, Gia gave her credibility as a hottie that could actually act and considered for more prominent roles, and her '99-'00 run of The Bone Collector (really like this one as well), Girl Interrupted, and Gone In 60 Seconds made her a big star. Since then, she's gone the way of the paycheck and bad movie for the most part. Only serious roles/movies she's really been in were Good Shephard and Changeling. Cant complain too much, she's still nice to look at, but she had (maybe has) the potential to be a poor man's Kate Winslet.

 

[Chaka]

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.

Id say Hackers (probably more of a guilty pleasure but I love it) put her on the map, Gia gave her credibility as a hottie that could actually act and considered for more prominent roles, and her '99-'00 run of The Bone Collector (really like this one as well), Girl Interrupted, and Gone In 60 Seconds made her a big star. Since then, she's gone the way of the paycheck and bad movie for the most part. Only serious roles/movies she's really been in were Good Shephard and Changeling. Cant complain too much, she's still nice to look at, but she had (maybe has) the potential to be a poor man's Kate Winslet.

Love Hackers (so dated and so much fun) but realistically being Jon Voight's daughter put her on the map and Hackers was 4-5 years before she hit it big with Girl Interrupted.

 

[KarmaPolice]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

 

[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.

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?

I lost count.

 

[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

 

[El Floppo]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

He's no John Mayer

 

[KarmaPolice]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

 

[jeter23]

Watched The Killer Inside Me last night and liked it more than I thought I would. Interested in the experts thoughts on this one and Affleck's performance.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

"Ouch."

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[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

 

[KarmaPolice]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

 

[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

I agree. When it comes to pure guitar playing ability I don't think anyone would have him near the top (unless you are specifically talking about rhythm guitar, where I understand he is actually quite good) but, just like JW turned a coke bottle, nail and piece of wood into the most simplistic guitar ever, Edge took the most simplistic playing and transformed it into something special with his technology. The balance between Edge and JW worked for me. My biggest problem with it was that I thought JW came off as being quite smug about his old school approach. I can't specifically point to a moment but I interpreted his body language as being just a little disrespectful and self superior, as if, at times, he was merely tolerating the other two. I could be way off base with that but I did feel that at times.

 

[Kenny Powers]

Watched The Killer Inside Me last night and liked it more than I thought I would. Interested in the experts thoughts on this one and Affleck's performance.

I thought it was good and since I havent watchhed much since I saw it, probably 1 of the best movies Ive seen in the last 6 or so months. I thought Affleck was great, and it was defintiely a different role for him at times. IIRC, a few here were turned off because of the violence. While gruesome periodically, I liked the movie, and actually liked the ending that typically I wouldnt like. It just felt right for this one.

 

[Kenny Powers]

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.

Id say Hackers (probably more of a guilty pleasure but I love it) put her on the map, Gia gave her credibility as a hottie that could actually act and considered for more prominent roles, and her '99-'00 run of The Bone Collector (really like this one as well), Girl Interrupted, and Gone In 60 Seconds made her a big star. Since then, she's gone the way of the paycheck and bad movie for the most part. Only serious roles/movies she's really been in were Good Shephard and Changeling. Cant complain too much, she's still nice to look at, but she had (maybe has) the potential to be a poor man's Kate Winslet.

Love Hackers (so dated and so much fun) but realistically being Jon Voight's daughter put her on the map and Hackers was 4-5 years before she hit it big with Girl Interrupted.

I forget where I heard it, but some director or hollywood exec saw Angelina at age 12-13 and told Voight his horse-faced daughter had no shot...I guess she grew into her face

 

[Kenny Powers]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

I havent seen this yet, but Im sure I agree. What did Edge do, play the same note for 5 minutes?!I guess Edge was good to grab the 35-45ish demographic, but when I think of these 3 I think great classic guitarist, new guy with an old school sound, and....Edge? If theyre going that route, Tom Morello (RATM) seemslike a much better choice because of his creativity but not technically great guitar work.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Edge was never a guitar god, although I've long respected his ability to craft his own unique sound. I don't think any guitarist would regard Edge as "great." But he does write some pretty cool riffs.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

I havent seen this yet, but Im sure I agree. What did Edge do, play the same note for 5 minutes?!I guess Edge was good to grab the 35-45ish demographic, but when I think of these 3 I think great classic guitarist, new guy with an old school sound, and....Edge? If theyre going that route, Tom Morello (RATM) seemslike a much better choice because of his creativity but not technically great guitar work.

I know that Edge was on there more because of how famous U2 is than his guitar gifts. But in his defense, Edge has crafted a very unique sound - and that isn't easy.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

I agree. When it comes to pure guitar playing ability I don't think anyone would have him near the top (unless you are specifically talking about rhythm guitar, where I understand he is actually quite good) but, just like JW turned a coke bottle, nail and piece of wood into the most simplistic guitar ever, Edge took the most simplistic playing and transformed it into something special with his technology. The balance between Edge and JW worked for me.

My biggest problem with it was that I thought JW came off as being quite smug about his old school approach. I can't specifically point to a moment but I interpreted his body language as being just a little disrespectful and self superior, as if, at times, he was merely tolerating the other two. I could be way off base with that but I did feel that at times.

Interesting. This wasn't my take at all. It came across more like he had a revelation when he watched these old low tech musicians. He sounded inspired to me, not smug.

 

[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

I havent seen this yet, but Im sure I agree. What did Edge do, play the same note for 5 minutes?!I guess Edge was good to grab the 35-45ish demographic, but when I think of these 3 I think great classic guitarist, new guy with an old school sound, and....Edge? If theyre going that route, Tom Morello (RATM) seemslike a much better choice because of his creativity but not technically great guitar work.

I am certainly a fan of RATM but let's be honest here, Edge is far more influential than Morello. It doesn't matter who is more talented, Edge wins.Reminds me of the bit in Pirates of Silicone Valley where Steve Jobs realizes Bill Gates has essentially stolen the market from Apple. Jobs said something like "Our operating system is better than yours" and Gates responded along the lines of "Don't you realize yet? That doesn't matter."

 

[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

I agree. When it comes to pure guitar playing ability I don't think anyone would have him near the top (unless you are specifically talking about rhythm guitar, where I understand he is actually quite good) but, just like JW turned a coke bottle, nail and piece of wood into the most simplistic guitar ever, Edge took the most simplistic playing and transformed it into something special with his technology. The balance between Edge and JW worked for me.

My biggest problem with it was that I thought JW came off as being quite smug about his old school approach. I can't specifically point to a moment but I interpreted his body language as being just a little disrespectful and self superior, as if, at times, he was merely tolerating the other two. I could be way off base with that but I did feel that at times.

Interesting. This wasn't my take at all. It came across more like he had a revelation when he watched these old low tech musicians. He sounded inspired to me, not smug

I agree. JW seems completely inspired and in love with the sound. To me he just seemed to hold his traditionalist style above Edge and even Page. Like I said, I could be completely off on this one, I am going exclusively on my interpretation of body language, not anything anyone said but that's how it came across to me.ETA FTR I am a huge JW fan. Love White Stripes & Raconteurs. It doesn't bother, or surprise, me that he could be a completely full of himself.

 

[jdoggydogg]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

I agree. When it comes to pure guitar playing ability I don't think anyone would have him near the top (unless you are specifically talking about rhythm guitar, where I understand he is actually quite good) but, just like JW turned a coke bottle, nail and piece of wood into the most simplistic guitar ever, Edge took the most simplistic playing and transformed it into something special with his technology. The balance between Edge and JW worked for me.

My biggest problem with it was that I thought JW came off as being quite smug about his old school approach. I can't specifically point to a moment but I interpreted his body language as being just a little disrespectful and self superior, as if, at times, he was merely tolerating the other two. I could be way off base with that but I did feel that at times.

Interesting. This wasn't my take at all. It came across more like he had a revelation when he watched these old low tech musicians. He sounded inspired to me, not smug

I agree. JW seems completely inspired and in love with the sound. To me he just seemed to hold his traditionalist style above Edge and even Page. Like I said, I could be completely off on this one, I am going exclusively on my interpretation of body language, not anything anyone said but that's how it came across to me.ETA FTR I am a huge JW fan. Love White Stripes & Raconteurs. It doesn't bother, or surprise, me that he could be a completely full of himself.

They're pretty much all full of themselves

 

[Chaka]

"Ouch."

http://www.slantmaga...-tides/#respond

Because, if you like this film, you are a ####.



Best review ever.

 

[Chaka]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

Interesting. I think Edge was a good inclusion for that very reason.

I am sure they did that to balance out Jack's side and him making guitars out of hollow logs and duct tape. Just didn't find him nearly as interesting as the other two. Again, don't know anything about the instrument, but found myself respecting him less since it seems like a lot of his stuff was computer/effects generated.

I can see that but I think what Edge does with the technology he uses is no less complicated than the stripped to the bones approach that White takes. Stylistically I probably prefer White but you can't argue that Edge has done some amazing work too.

Artistically he has talent, but I was just a little annoyed that a doc about playing the guitar included a guy who seemingly was playing a couple notes and tweaking it through the computer. Just felt like he was a little outclassed by the other two. Don't know many people who would list him near the top of their best guitarists list. Doesn't mean that what he does doesn't take talent or he isn't an accomplished artist.

I agree. When it comes to pure guitar playing ability I don't think anyone would have him near the top (unless you are specifically talking about rhythm guitar, where I understand he is actually quite good) but, just like JW turned a coke bottle, nail and piece of wood into the most simplistic guitar ever, Edge took the most simplistic playing and transformed it into something special with his technology. The balance between Edge and JW worked for me.

My biggest problem with it was that I thought JW came off as being quite smug about his old school approach. I can't specifically point to a moment but I interpreted his body language as being just a little disrespectful and self superior, as if, at times, he was merely tolerating the other two. I could be way off base with that but I did feel that at times.

Interesting. This wasn't my take at all. It came across more like he had a revelation when he watched these old low tech musicians. He sounded inspired to me, not smug

I agree. JW seems completely inspired and in love with the sound. To me he just seemed to hold his traditionalist style above Edge and even Page. Like I said, I could be completely off on this one, I am going exclusively on my interpretation of body language, not anything anyone said but that's how it came across to me.ETA FTR I am a huge JW fan. Love White Stripes & Raconteurs. It doesn't bother, or surprise, me that he could be a completely full of himself.

They're pretty much all full of themselves

I think you kind of have to be, to be great. But I am not sure it should come off that way when you are surrounded by your peers who are both far more accomplished than you are.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Interesting. This wasn't my take at all. It came across more like he had a revelation when he watched these old low tech musicians. He sounded inspired to me, not smug

I agree. JW seems completely inspired and in love with the sound. To me he just seemed to hold his traditionalist style above Edge and even Page. Like I said, I could be completely off on this one, I am going exclusively on my interpretation of body language, not anything anyone said but that's how it came across to me.ETA FTR I am a huge JW fan. Love White Stripes & Raconteurs. It doesn't bother, or surprise, me that he could be a completely full of himself.

They're pretty much all full of themselves

I think you kind of have to be, to be great. But I am not sure it should come off that way when you are surrounded by your peers who are both far more accomplished than you are.

I guess it's all subjective, because he didn't seem that way at all to me.

 

[LHUCKS]

Blue Valentine - An uninteresting and depressing story about everyday life. Great acting, but the subject matter is depressing to say the least. This movie goes to show that even great acting can't save a film from sucking.

Thank god I didn't pay to see this in a theatre.

 

[El Floppo]

It Might Get Loud

Jack White, The Edge, and Jimmy Page talk guitars and jam a bit in this documentary. I enjoyed it.

I am know nothing about guitar, but would have liked this movie a lot more if they had somebody besides Edge in there. Didn't find it as interesting with him seemingly being more about dicking around with the effects and less about playing guitar. Still a worthy doc. to watch, though.

I havent seen this yet, but Im sure I agree. What did Edge do, play the same note for 5 minutes?!I guess Edge was good to grab the 35-45ish demographic, but when I think of these 3 I think great classic guitarist, new guy with an old school sound, and....Edge? If theyre going that route, Tom Morello (RATM) seemslike a much better choice because of his creativity but not technically great guitar work.

I am certainly a fan of RATM but let's be honest here, Edge is far more influential than Morello. It doesn't matter who is more talented, Edge wins.Reminds me of the bit in Pirates of Silicone Valley where Steve Jobs realizes Bill Gates has essentially stolen the market from Apple. Jobs said something like "Our operating system is better than yours" and Gates responded along the lines of "Don't you realize yet? That doesn't matter."

Hi- I've never heard of Morello, and I've heard of RATM.

Like we're all pretty much saying- it's not about being "good" it's about being influential and distinct. I can't think of another guitar player of the last 30-40 years that has carved out such a distinctive and original sound as the Edge. As such, that makes him a perfect guy to include in this movie. Even White's sound- as amazing as I think he is (and gained profound respect for him due to this movie)- is pretty derivative. and fwiw- I like U2 just fine, but I am very far from a fan-boy.

 

[El Floppo]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

 

[Andy Dufresne]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

Unstoppable and Red are both pretty fun movies. I also liked Secretariat and Easy A.

 

[SmoovySmoov]

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.

For the first time in the history of ever, let me recommend a remake on here. If you haven't seen this remake, you realllllllllllly need to. It's a musical, so there's that. And it's STILL hilarious and greatly enjoyable. Trust me on this. If you check it out, give it to the 3rd song if you check it out. The first song is kind of a throw away, as it just sets the tone of a musical. The second song sets the tone for hoe goody two shoes the two main characters are. From there, it's hilarious. And I'm not a musical guy, by any means.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't get over how incredibly dull Predators was.

 

[saintfool]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

comedy - "quick change" with bill murrary;dramatic - "mean creek"vintage - "atlantic city" with burt lancaster, louis malle directing and young susan sarandon. action - the caine/hodges "get carter"

 

[Chaka]

I can't get over how incredibly dull Predators was.

I can't believe how I keep letting myself get sucked into watching each installment of the Predalien franchise. There must be something wrong with my wiring.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I can't get over how incredibly dull Predators was.

I can't believe how I keep letting myself get sucked into watching each installment of the Predalien franchise. There must be something wrong with my wiring.

I didn't think the first AvP was too bad. The next one was terrible. This one was just stuck in neutral through the whole thing. I kept expecting it to get going but it never did.

Really the only two worth watching more than once are the first two.

 

[Chaka]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

If you haven't already you might want to explore some of the work of David Lean.Bridge on the River KwaiLawrence of ArabiaDoctor ZhivagoYou pretty much can't lose with any of those.

 

[saintfool]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

If you haven't already you might want to explore some of the work of David Lean.Bridge on the River KwaiLawrence of ArabiaDoctor ZhivagoYou pretty much can't lose with any of those.

Ranked in order of preferencer ZLoABridgeWorth reconsideration: Ryan's DaughterOver-rated: Passage to India

 

[Statorama]

I didn't think the first AvP was too bad.

Thandie Newton destroyed that movie for me. Nothing she did worked at all IMO.She reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I didn't think the first AvP was too bad.

Thandie Newton destroyed that movie for me. Nothing she did worked at all IMO.She reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

Thandie Newton? I think you're thinking of another movie.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

I didn't think the first AvP was too bad.

Thandie Newton destroyed that movie for me. Nothing she did worked at all IMO.She reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

I don't think Thandie Newton was in AVP. do you mean Sanaa Lathan?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Thandie Newton reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

you're out of your mind

 

[wikkidpissah]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

Get Low - a small movie but not arty. Quiet, sweet story of love, loss & longing with several tremendous performance (Duvall, Billy Murray, Spacek, great supporting players).

 

[Chaka]

My film GBs- what movie should we rent next? Something you think is good, but that my wife who isn't so interested in film "as art" would enjoy (her favorite movie- Last of the Mohicans).

Get Low - a small movie but not arty. Quiet, sweet story of love, loss & longing with several tremendous performance (Duvall, Billy Murray, Spacek, great supporting players).

 

[Statorama]

I didn't think the first AvP was too bad.

Thandie Newton destroyed that movie for me. Nothing she did worked at all IMO.She reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

I don't think Thandie Newton was in AVP. do you mean Sanaa Lathan?

Son of a gun, you're right. My loathing of her in MI2 spilled over to anyone that looks like her.Good catch.

 

[Statorama]

Thandie Newton reminds me a lot of Jar Jar Binks. There are some great movies to be made if she's systematically CGI'd out of them.

you're out of your mind

Did you even SEE Chronicles of Riddick? Or Mission Impossible 2? Horrific scenery chewing at it's worst.