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Year: 2007
Director: Matthew Vaughn
Plot: A charmingly naïve boy from the English village of Wall travels to a magical, mythical world in search of the falling star that will help him win the heart of his true love in this fantasy adventure starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Ricky Gervais, and Sienna Miller. For hundreds of years the massive cobblestone barrier that surrounds the sleepy English hamlet of Wall has kept the citizens of the village safe and secure from the malevolent supernatural forces that stir just outside its perimeter. When dashing Tristan Thorne (Cox) promises the fairest girl in the village, Victoria (Miller), that he will prove his love by bestowing her with a genuine falling star, his daring mission sends him on an adventure far outside the comfortable confines of Wall. In order to find the fallen star, Tristan will have to ascend the wall and venture deep into the forbidden heart of the fantastical realm known as Stormhold. Upon discovering that the meteorite he sought was in fact a beautiful girl named Yvaine (Danes), who has stumbled though space and is now being pursued by the King of Stormhold's (Peter O'Toole) sons (who long to use her cosmic powers to lay claim to the throne), Tristan vows to protect the otherworldly visitor at all costs. But the king's sons aren't the only ones in search of the luminous Yvaine; fearsome witch Lamia (Pfeiffer) has become convinced that the young girl's power can help her to achieve eternal youth and beauty. As Tristan makes his way through Stormhold on a mission to bring the star back to Wall, he will encounter a series of spectacular characters and creatures that will lead him to a fate he never imagined. Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn serves as director and co-screenwriter for this tale of witches and pirates adapted from the novel by fantasy icon Neil Gaiman, who also produces. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:26:08 GMTStardust2007Matthew VaughnA charmingly naïve boy from the English village of Wall travels to a magical, mythical world in search of the falling star that will help him win the heart of his true love in this fantasy adventure starring <a href="/players/P___355816/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Charlie Cox</a>, <a href="/players/P___195650/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Claire Danes</a>, <a href="/players/P____17593/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Robert De Niro</a>, <a href="/players/P____56469/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Michelle Pfeiffer</a>, <a href="/players/P___373404/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Ricky Gervais</a>, and <a href="/players/P___367562/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Sienna Miller</a>. For hundreds of years the massive cobblestone barrier that surrounds the sleepy English hamlet of Wall has kept the citizens of the village safe and secure from the malevolent supernatural forces that stir just outside its perimeter. When dashing Tristan Thorne (Cox) promises the fairest girl in the village, Victoria (Miller), that he will prove his love by bestowing her with a genuine falling star, his daring mission sends him on an adventure far outside the comfortable confines of Wall. In order to find the fallen star, Tristan will have to ascend the wall and venture deep into the forbidden heart of the fantastical realm known as Stormhold. Upon discovering that the meteorite he sought was in fact a beautiful girl named Yvaine (Danes), who has stumbled though space and is now being pursued by the King of Stormhold's (<a href="/players/P____53681/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Peter O'Toole</a>) sons (who long to use her cosmic powers to lay claim to the throne), Tristan vows to protect the otherworldly visitor at all costs. But the king's sons aren't the only ones in search of the luminous Yvaine; fearsome witch Lamia (Pfeiffer) has become convinced that the young girl's power can help her to achieve eternal youth and beauty. As Tristan makes his way through Stormhold on a mission to bring the star back to Wall, he will encounter a series of spectacular characters and creatures that will lead him to a fate he never imagined. <a href=/films/244581/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Layer Cake</a> director Matthew Vaughn serves as director and co-screenwriter for this tale of witches and pirates adapted from the novel by fantasy icon Neil Gaiman, who also produces. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide103Tag Target (>10)421993http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s278367.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Stardust/278367/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/badthing/archive/2009/4/18/41649.aspx Post By: badthing
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Post Date: 4/18/2009 8:26:08 PM
Body: Take 2 cups of fantasy, add 1/2 cup of horror and a 1/4 cup comedy. Stir well and voila! the perfect recipe for this deliciously done movie!
]]>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:26:08 GMTbadthingbadthing Blog4/18/2009 8:26:08 PMTake 2 cups of fantasy, add 1/2 cup of horror and a 1/4 cup comedy. Stir well and voila! the perfect recipe for this deliciously done movie! http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Re_Whats_everyone_thinking_about_Coraline/372/40776/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: seely
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Post Date: 3/2/2009 4:41:11 PM
Body: [quote user="indieabby88"] That's my rant. Otherwise, I thought it was a good movie, worth seeing, and probably a better credit to Neil Gaiman's body of work than was "Stardust," although I gotta admit I did like that one. [/quote] Skypilot and myself are both big Stardust fans. You kind of confirmed what I suspected--the animation did seem really smooth and polished in the teasers I saw and lacked the imperfection that made some of the other films so endearing. I'll still see it anyways :-}
]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:41:11 GMTseelyI Love Childrens Movies3/2/2009 4:41:11 PM[quote user="indieabby88"] That's my rant. Otherwise, I thought it was a good movie, worth seeing, and probably a better credit to Neil Gaiman's body of work than was "Stardust," although I gotta admit I did like that one. [/quote] Skypilot and myself are both big Stardust fans. You kind of confirmed what I suspected--the animation did seem really smooth and polished in the teasers I saw and lacked the imperfection that made some of the other films so endearing. I'll still see it anyways :-} http://www.spout.com/groups/I_Love_Childrens_Movies/Re_Whats_everyone_thinking_about_Coraline/372/40768/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: indieabby88
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Post Date: 3/1/2009 9:24:18 PM
Body: [quote user="seely"] I just saw a trailer for Coraline the other night and was pretty intrigued. I believe they said it was "hand drawn digital animation"--almost seems like a contradiction of terms but intriguing none-the-less. Anyone heard much about this or seen it? I'm hoping its not just another "visual masterpeice" with little or no substance beyond some snazzy animation. [/quote] Well, I saw the movie a couple of weeks ago, and I liked it, but I wasn't blown away. I loved the book back in high school, and I feel like a lot of what made it so effective was lost here. I'd have loved to see some of Dave McKean's influence (his illustrations are a big part of what made that book), and I feel like the animation, although it's obviously state-of-the-art, was too smooth. Part of the issue might have been the fact that I didn't see it in 3-D, so things might have looked a little flat. The reason I love stop-motion, and Henry Selick's older movies, is the evidence of human interference: slightly stilted movements, fingerprints, stuff like that. "James and the Giant Peach" remains one of my favorite movies to this day largely because of stuff like that. It looked scratchy, a tad creepy and off-kilter and wonderful. This movie had none of that. If you're going to make a stop-motion movie, make it look like a stop-motion movie. Otherwise, just go ahead and computer animate everything. That's my rant. Otherwise, I thought it was a good movie, worth seeing, and probably a better credit to Neil Gaiman's body of work than was "Stardust," although I gotta admit I did like that one.
]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:24:18 GMTindieabby88I Love Childrens Movies3/1/2009 9:24:18 PM[quote user="seely"] I just saw a trailer for Coraline the other night and was pretty intrigued. I believe they said it was "hand drawn digital animation"--almost seems like a contradiction of terms but intriguing none-the-less. Anyone heard much about this or seen it? I'm hoping its not just another "visual masterpeice" with little or no substance beyond some snazzy animation. [/quote] Well, I saw the movie a couple of weeks ago, and I liked it, but I wasn't blown away. I loved the book back in high school, and I feel like a lot of what made it so effective was lost here. I'd have loved to see some of Dave McKean's influence (his illustrations are a big part of what made that book), and I feel like the animation, although it's obviously state-of-the-art, was too smooth. Part of the issue might have been the fact that I didn't see it in 3-D, so things might have looked a little flat. The reason I love stop-motion, and Henry Selick's older movies, is the evidence of human interference: slightly stilted movements, fingerprints, stuff like that. "James and the Giant Peach" remains one of my favorite movies to this day largely because of stuff like that. It looked scratchy, a tad creepy and off-kilter and wonderful. This movie had none of that. If you're going to make a stop-motion movie, make it look like a stop-motion movie. Otherwise, just go ahead and computer animate everything. That's my rant. Otherwise, I thought it was a good movie, worth seeing, and probably a better credit to Neil Gaiman's body of work than was "Stardust," although I gotta admit I did like that one. http://www.spout.com/blogs/christhilk/archive/2008/12/12/38331.aspx Post By: ChrisThilk
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Post Date: 12/12/2008 7:00:47 PM
Body: I read the Neil Gaiman novel that Stardust is an adaptation of just a little while ago and thought it was great. Light and entertaining and yet another version of Joseph Campbell’s “A Hero’s Journey,” the story has a young man trying to find out something about himself as he tries to find a fallen star that he wants to present to the woman he loves but who doesn’t love him back. In the magical land he enters he encounters murderous princes, witches who also seek the star and eventually finds his own fate lies before him in this world. The movie doesn’t follow the book exactly but does retain most of its major plot touch-points and certainly contains it’s spirit, making the movie largely enjoyable. Everyone turns in light and effortless performances, even Robert DeNiro as a pirate who’s more concerned with his own reputation than anything else.        Originally posted on:Chris Thilk
]]>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:47 GMTChrisThilkChrisThilk Blog12/12/2008 7:00:47 PMI read the Neil Gaiman novel that Stardust is an adaptation of just a little while ago and thought it was great. Light and entertaining and yet another version of Joseph Campbell’s “A Hero’s Journey,” the story has a young man trying to find out something about himself as he tries to find a fallen star that he wants to present to the woman he loves but who doesn’t love him back. In the magical land he enters he encounters murderous princes, witches who also seek the star and eventually finds his own fate lies before him in this world. The movie doesn’t follow the book exactly but does retain most of its major plot touch-points and certainly contains it’s spirit, making the movie largely enjoyable. Everyone turns in light and effortless performances, even Robert DeNiro as a pirate who’s more concerned with his own reputation than anything else.        Originally posted on:Chris Thilk http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Re_Collaboration_Best_Films_of_2007/643/37963/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: mciocco
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Post Date: 12/4/2008 5:04:55 PM
Body: I had a little trouble compiling this list last year, but overall I'm pretty happy with it. The only one that I thought about changing in retrospect was Zodiac, which I'd take off the list in favor of Black Book, which has grown on my in hindsight. But for now, I'll leave it the way it is. My top 10 films of 2007...in roughly reverse order (i.e. with the best at the bottom of this list) : Zodiac: This one barely makes it on this list. It's one of the few early year releases that has made it on the list, and as such, it's something I actually want to revisit. But of all the early year films I saw, I remember this being the most interesting and best made. If you know about the Zodiac killer, you know the ending won't provide any real explanations (nor should it) as the killer was never caught in real life. As such, this does diminish some of the tension from the film. Still, director David Fincher has made an impeccable film. It's not as showy or spectacular as his previous efforts. Stylistically, it's rather straightforward, and yet, it's a gorgeous film to look at, and Fincher does manage to imbue some tension throughout the film, which focuses more on the obsession of those trying to find the Zodiac than the Zodiac himself. Gone Baby Gone: It basically starts out as a straightforward crime thriller and mystery and those elements are very well done. But the ending introduces a moral dilemma that has no good answers. You can't help but put yourself into the movie and think about what you would do in such a case, and to be honest, I don't know what I'd do. I suppose I should mention that this is Ben Affleck's directing debut, and he proves shockingly adept at doing so. The Bourne Ultimatum: A fantastic action film, and one of the few sequels worth it's salt in a year of particularly bad sequels. Paul Greengrass' infamous shaky camera is actually put to good use here, and the film also features good performances and great stuntwork. Some may be put off by the camera work, but when you look at a film like this, and then you look at a film like Transformers, you can see a huge difference in style and talent. Superbad: Hands down, the funniest movie of the year. I'm a sucker for raunchy humor with a heart, and this movie has that in spades. Great performances by Jonah Hill and the deadpan Michael Cera, as well as just about everyone else. Of all the movies on this list, this one probably has the most replay value, and is also probably the most quotable. Stardust: This might the most thoroughly enjoyable movie of the year. A great adventure film that evokes The Princess Bride (perhaps unfairly leading to comparisons) while asserting an identity of its own. In a year filled with dark, heavy-hitting dramas, it was nice to sit down to a well done fantasy film. Well directed with good performances (including an unusual turn by Robert DeNiro as a flamboyant pirate) and nice visuals, the real strength of this film is the story, which retains the fun feeling of a fantasy while skirting darker, edgier material. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters: Documentary films don't generally find much of an audience in theaters, but The King of Kong should be in every video game enthusiast's Netflix queue. It delves into the rough and tumble world of competitive video gaming for classic games, particularly Donkey Kong, but it does so kinda like an inspirational sports film. You've got your lovable underdog who has never won anything in his life, and of course the villainous champion who looks down on the underdog and seeks to steal his thunder. There's some controversy over the film, which perhaps takes some liberties with the facts, but it's still a great movie and highly recommended for video game fans. The Orphanage: Certainly the creepiest movie of the year. Though perhaps not exactly a horror film, it establishes a high level of tension all throughout the film, and the story, while a little odd, works pretty well too. A spanish language film that gets unfairly compaired to Pan's Labyrinth, it is nonetheless worth watching for any fan of ghost stories. The Lives of Others: This film actually won the Oscar for best foreign-language film last year (beating out Pan's Labyrinth - a surprise to me), so I might be cheating a bit, but it didn't really have a theatrical release in the U.S. until 2007, so I'm putting it on this list. Set in East Germany during the Cold War, this film follows a Stasi agent who begins to feel for the subjects he's surveiling. It doesn't sound like much, and it's not exactly action-packed, but it is quite compelling and one of the most powerful films of the year. All of the technical aspects of the film are brilliant, especially the script and the nuanced acting by Ulrich Mühe. This film would be amongst the top of any year's list Grindhouse: I'm referring, of course, to the theatrical release of this film. I say this because a lot of critics like to separate the two features and heap praise on Tarantino's Death Proof (which I'll grant, is probably the better of the two, if I were forced to chose), but to me, nothing beats the full experience of the theatrical version. It starts out with a hilarious "fake" trailer, then moves into Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, an over=the-top zombie action film done in true grindhouse style (missing reels and all). Following that we get three more absolutely brilliant fake trailers and Tarantino's wonderful Death Proof. The films are dark, they're edgy, and they're probably not for everyone. In attempting to emulate 70s grindhouse cinema, the filmmakers have lovingly reproduced the tropes, some of which may bother audiences (particularly the awkward pacing of both features, which is actuall brilliance in disguise). It's a crime that the theatrical version is not available on DVD. The double-billing was poorly advertised, so it looks like the studio opted to split the films up and give longer cuts of each their own DVD. Supposedly, a 6 disc boxed set containing everything is in the works. No Country for Old Men: The Coen brothers have outdone themselves. This is perhaps a boring pick, as this film is at or near the top of most top 10 lists, but that happened for a reason. It's a great damn film. Gorgeous photography, tension-filled action, and that rare brand of dark humor that the Coens are so good at. It also features the most memorable and terrifying villain in years. The ending is uncompromising and ambiguous (which may turn some viewers off), but I found it quite appropriate. Of all the films this year, this one is best made and most entertaining (if a little dark), a combo that's certainly difficult to pull off. Blatant link whoring: I have a whole slew of honorable mentions, and every year I do a set of awards at my blog, if you're interested...
]]>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:04:55 GMTmcioccoCommunity Recommendations12/4/2008 5:04:55 PMI had a little trouble compiling this list last year, but overall I'm pretty happy with it. The only one that I thought about changing in retrospect was Zodiac, which I'd take off the list in favor of Black Book, which has grown on my in hindsight. But for now, I'll leave it the way it is. My top 10 films of 2007...in roughly reverse order (i.e. with the best at the bottom of this list) : Zodiac: This one barely makes it on this list. It's one of the few early year releases that has made it on the list, and as such, it's something I actually want to revisit. But of all the early year films I saw, I remember this being the most interesting and best made. If you know about the Zodiac killer, you know the ending won't provide any real explanations (nor should it) as the killer was never caught in real life. As such, this does diminish some of the tension from the film. Still, director David Fincher has made an impeccable film. It's not as showy or spectacular as his previous efforts. Stylistically, it's rather straightforward, and yet, it's a gorgeous film to look at, and Fincher does manage to imbue some tension throughout the film, which focuses more on the obsession of those trying to find the Zodiac than the Zodiac himself. Gone Baby Gone: It basically starts out as a straightforward crime thriller and mystery and those elements are very well done. But the ending introduces a moral dilemma that has no good answers. You can't help but put yourself into the movie and think about what you would do in such a case, and to be honest, I don't know what I'd do. I suppose I should mention that this is Ben Affleck's directing debut, and he proves shockingly adept at doing so. The Bourne Ultimatum: A fantastic action film, and one of the few sequels worth it's salt in a year of particularly bad sequels. Paul Greengrass' infamous shaky camera is actually put to good use here, and the film also features good performances and great stuntwork. Some may be put off by the camera work, but when you look at a film like this, and then you look at a film like Transformers, you can see a huge difference in style and talent. Superbad: Hands down, the funniest movie of the year. I'm a sucker for raunchy humor with a heart, and this movie has that in spades. Great performances by Jonah Hill and the deadpan Michael Cera, as well as just about everyone else. Of all the movies on this list, this one probably has the most replay value, and is also probably the most quotable. Stardust: This might the most thoroughly enjoyable movie of the year. A great adventure film that evokes The Princess Bride (perhaps unfairly leading to comparisons) while asserting an identity of its own. In a year filled with dark, heavy-hitting dramas, it was nice to sit down to a well done fantasy film. Well directed with good performances (including an unusual turn by Robert DeNiro as a flamboyant pirate) and nice visuals, the real strength of this film is the story, which retains the fun feeling of a fantasy while skirting darker, edgier material. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters: Documentary films don't generally find much of an audience in theaters, but The King of Kong should be in every video game enthusiast's Netflix queue. It delves into the rough and tumble world of competitive video gaming for classic games, particularly Donkey Kong, but it does so kinda like an inspirational sports film. You've got your lovable underdog who has never won anything in his life, and of course the villainous champion who looks down on the underdog and seeks to steal his thunder. There's some controversy over the film, which perhaps takes some liberties with the facts, but it's still a great movie and highly recommended for video game fans. The Orphanage: Certainly the creepiest movie of the year. Though perhaps not exactly a horror film, it establishes a high level of tension all throughout the film, and the story, while a little odd, works pretty well too. A spanish language film that gets unfairly compaired to Pan's Labyrinth, it is nonetheless worth watching for any fan of ghost stories. The Lives of Others: This film actually won the Oscar for best foreign-language film last year (beating out Pan's Labyrinth - a surprise to me), so I might be cheating a bit, but it didn't really have a theatrical release in the U.S. until 2007, so I'm putting it on this list. Set in East Germany during the Cold War, this film follows a Stasi agent who begins to feel for the subjects he's surveiling. It doesn't sound like much, and it's not exactly action-packed, but it is quite compelling and one of the most powerful films of the year. All of the technical aspects of the film are brilliant, especially the script and the nuanced acting by Ulrich M&uuml;he. This film would be amongst the top of any year's list Grindhouse: I'm referring, of course, to the theatrical release of this film. I say this because a lot of critics like to separate the two features and heap praise on Tarantino's Death Proof (which I'll grant, is probably the better of the two, if I were forced to chose), but to me, nothing beats the full experience of the theatrical version. It starts out with a hilarious "fake" trailer, then moves into Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror, an over=the-top zombie action film done in true grindhouse style (missing reels and all). Following that we get three more absolutely brilliant fake trailers and Tarantino's wonderful Death Proof. The films are dark, they're edgy, and they're probably not for everyone. In attempting to emulate 70s grindhouse cinema, the filmmakers have lovingly reproduced the tropes, some of which may bother audiences (particularly the awkward pacing of both features, which is actuall brilliance in disguise). It's a crime that the theatrical version is not available on DVD. The double-billing was poorly advertised, so it looks like the studio opted to split the films up and give longer cuts of each their own DVD. Supposedly, a 6 disc boxed set containing everything is in the works. No Country for Old Men: The Coen brothers have outdone themselves. This is perhaps a boring pick, as this film is at or near the top of most top 10 lists, but that happened for a reason. It's a great damn film. Gorgeous photography, tension-filled action, and that rare brand of dark humor that the Coens are so good at. It also features the most memorable and terrifying villain in years. The ending is uncompromising and ambiguous (which may turn some viewers off), but I found it quite appropriate. Of all the films this year, this one is best made and most entertaining (if a little dark), a combo that's certainly difficult to pull off. Blatant link whoring: I have a whole slew of honorable mentions, and every year I do a set of awards at my blog, if you're interested... http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Re_Share_your_reviews_New_movies_in_theaters/216/37586/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: SkyPilot
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Post Date: 11/24/2008 2:19:57 PM
Body: If your familiy is like mine, you guys always watch a movie after Thanksgiving dinner. When I was younger, my uncle usually picked the movies. He had questionable judgment...* As I got older, they started letting me pick the movies, and I took this responsibility very seriously. Here's how some of the movies went over with my family. I'd love to hear about your family movie experiences. Top 5 Movies Good for the Whole Family on Thanksgiving 1. Stardust (2007) -- Watch the trailer. I love this movie, and so did the rest of the family. It's very much in the tradition of The Princess Bride, though I like Stardust more. 2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) -- Watch the trailer. Even the people who don't normally like fantasy were able to get into the story. 3. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) -- Watch the trailer. Goofy and incredibly smart at the same time, this has always been my favorite Will Ferrell movie. This one's only safe if people don't mind the "hard" PG-13 rating. 4. Thank You for Smoking (2005) -- Watch the trailer. A good mix of important message and just plain fun. If there are young viewers around, just remember there's a semi-graphic sex scene between Aaron Eckhart and Katie Holmes. They're both fully clothed, but somehow it's still embarrassing to watch with young cousins in the room. 5. Best In Show (2000) -- Watch the trailer. Maybe this one only worked so well because there are so many animal lovers in our family, but I've always thought this is the most accessible Christopher Guest movie. Note: my relative who breeds show animals did not like it. The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made When Selecting Movies 1. Death Race 2000 (1975) -- Watch the trailer. Why did I do it? My family likes comedies, so I thought I'd introduce them to camp. My family started a mutiny at about the ten minute mark. 2. Rescue Dawn (2006) -- Watch the trailer. We actually didn't even watch this one because my sister had the sense to talk me out of it. I thought everyone would find it hopeful, but now I don't know what I was thinking. 3. About Schmidt (2002) -- Watch the trailer. For the love of God, don't show this one to your family, especially if the film reminds you of your family! *My uncle's picks. The only time I saw Highlander was on Thanksgiving, when I was far too young for it. And I was the oldest child in the room! Another year I remember we watched The Rock with Nic Cage and Sean Connery ("Lomax, you bastard!") Sure we had fun, but in retrospect, I wonder what the adults were thinking?
]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:19:57 GMTSkyPilotComing Soon11/24/2008 2:19:57 PMIf your familiy is like mine, you guys always watch a movie after Thanksgiving dinner. When I was younger, my uncle usually picked the movies. He had questionable judgment...* As I got older, they started letting me pick the movies, and I took this responsibility very seriously. Here's how some of the movies went over with my family. I'd love to hear about your family movie experiences. Top 5 Movies Good for the Whole Family on Thanksgiving 1. Stardust (2007) -- Watch the trailer. I love this movie, and so did the rest of the family. It's very much in the tradition of The Princess Bride, though I like Stardust more. 2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005) -- Watch the trailer. Even the people who don't normally like fantasy were able to get into the story. 3. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) -- Watch the trailer. Goofy and incredibly smart at the same time, this has always been my favorite Will Ferrell movie. This one's only safe if people don't mind the "hard" PG-13 rating. 4. Thank You for Smoking (2005) -- Watch the trailer. A good mix of important message and just plain fun. If there are young viewers around, just remember there's a semi-graphic sex scene between Aaron Eckhart and Katie Holmes. They're both fully clothed, but somehow it's still embarrassing to watch with young cousins in the room. 5. Best In Show (2000) -- Watch the trailer. Maybe this one only worked so well because there are so many animal lovers in our family, but I've always thought this is the most accessible Christopher Guest movie. Note: my relative who breeds show animals did not like it. The 3 Biggest Mistakes I Made When Selecting Movies 1. Death Race 2000 (1975) -- Watch the trailer. Why did I do it? My family likes comedies, so I thought I'd introduce them to camp. My family started a mutiny at about the ten minute mark. 2. Rescue Dawn (2006) -- Watch the trailer. We actually didn't even watch this one because my sister had the sense to talk me out of it. I thought everyone would find it hopeful, but now I don't know what I was thinking. 3. About Schmidt (2002) -- Watch the trailer. For the love of God, don't show this one to your family, especially if the film reminds you of your family! *My uncle's picks. The only time I saw Highlander was on Thanksgiving, when I was far too young for it. And I was the oldest child in the room! Another year I remember we watched The Rock with Nic Cage and Sean Connery ("Lomax, you bastard!") Sure we had fun, but in retrospect, I wonder what the adults were thinking? http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Games_that_should_be_movies_and_High_School_Hor/190/36580/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: Risselada
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Post Date: 10/22/2008 1:41:56 PM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"]You're right about those LucasArts games though. How about Full Throttle, a murder mystery/adventure with a badass biker as the main character! I had a blast with the LucasArts series of Monkey Island games. "I am Guybrush Threepwood...and I want to become a pirate!" The movie would be like Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with Princess Bride. In fact, twenty years ago Cary Elwes would've been perfect as Guybrush, but who would play him today? Hmm, what about Charlie Cox, the young guy in Stardust? (Which for my money is better than Princess Bride).[/quote] Yeah Full Throttle was one of the best too. And there was news they were developing a sequel a few years ago too, and then it full through. I was so disappointed. The Monkey Island games are absolute wonderful lunacy too. There another one called The Dig that was not really goofy like the other ones. It was a sci-fi type thing that had Steven Spielberg and Orson Scott Card involved. I remember enjoying that one too.
]]>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:41:56 GMTRisseladaTop 510/22/2008 1:41:56 PM[quote user="SkyPilot"]You're right about those LucasArts games though. How about Full Throttle, a murder mystery/adventure with a badass biker as the main character! I had a blast with the LucasArts series of Monkey Island games. "I am Guybrush Threepwood...and I want to become a pirate!" The movie would be like Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with Princess Bride. In fact, twenty years ago Cary Elwes would've been perfect as Guybrush, but who would play him today? Hmm, what about Charlie Cox, the young guy in Stardust? (Which for my money is better than Princess Bride).[/quote] Yeah Full Throttle was one of the best too. And there was news they were developing a sequel a few years ago too, and then it full through. I was so disappointed. The Monkey Island games are absolute wonderful lunacy too. There another one called The Dig that was not really goofy like the other ones. It was a sci-fi type thing that had Steven Spielberg and Orson Scott Card involved. I remember enjoying that one too. http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Re_Games_that_should_be_movies_and_High_School_Hor/190/36571/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: SkyPilot
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Post Date: 10/22/2008 10:26:58 AM
Body: [quote user="Risselada"] Any of the old Lucas Arts adventure games would have made fantastic movies too. They basically are completely narrative based, so it's no surprise. I really wish they'd make a Maniac Mansion movie!!! I know there was a TV show, but I never saw it. I heard it was bad. [/quote] I know I watched the Maniac Mansion show, but I can't remember a thing about it. You're right about those LucasArts games though. How about Full Throttle, a murder mystery/adventure with a badass biker as the main character! I had a blast with the LucasArts series of Monkey Island games. "I am Guybrush Threepwood...and I want to become a pirate!" The movie would be like Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with Princess Bride. In fact, twenty years ago Cary Elwes would've been perfect as Guybrush, but who would play him today? Hmm, what about Charlie Cox, the young guy in Stardust? (Which for my money is better than Princess Bride).
]]>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:26:58 GMTSkyPilotTop 510/22/2008 10:26:58 AM[quote user="Risselada"] Any of the old Lucas Arts adventure games would have made fantastic movies too. They basically are completely narrative based, so it's no surprise. I really wish they'd make a Maniac Mansion movie!!! I know there was a TV show, but I never saw it. I heard it was bad. [/quote] I know I watched the Maniac Mansion show, but I can't remember a thing about it. You're right about those LucasArts games though. How about Full Throttle, a murder mystery/adventure with a badass biker as the main character! I had a blast with the LucasArts series of Monkey Island games. "I am Guybrush Threepwood...and I want to become a pirate!" The movie would be like Pirates of the Caribbean mixed with Princess Bride. In fact, twenty years ago Cary Elwes would've been perfect as Guybrush, but who would play him today? Hmm, what about Charlie Cox, the young guy in Stardust? (Which for my money is better than Princess Bride). http://www.spout.com/blogs/jj79/archive/2008/6/6/30779.aspx Post By: JJ79
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Post Date: 6/6/2008 4:37:58 PM
Body: Released: August 10, 2007Director: Matthew Vaughn*****Part comedy, part adventure, part romance, Stardust might as well have been titled The Princess Bride Part 2. In order to win the hand (and heart) of local spoiled girl Victoria, Tristan journeys into the kingdom of Stormhold to acquire a fallen star. Competing with him on this quest is a witch (Lamia), who wants the star's heart to make her young; and a prince-Septimus-who is after a jewel around her neck which will supposedly make him king. It's a typical quest tale, filled with action spectacles, near escapes and all manner of assorted creatures. But it's a quest tale done with pinache.Imagine Lord of the Rings with a sense of humor. Not just from the good guys, but from everyone involved. If Sauron's eye peeked around rocks and trees looking for Frodo; if the ghost warriors in the third installment started talking to Aragorn about the weather...you get the idea. In fact, I wouldn't have been surprised to see the name "Mel Brooks" pop up somewhere in the credits. Stardust has the gumption to carry through on its convictions, especially where the closet case Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) comes into play. All the players know the stakes in this piece, yet they retain their humanity. We see young Tristan learn how to sword fight and how he falls in love with the star. On every step of their journey (the, indeed, the journey of everyone around them), we understand every last motivation. In a film full of scene chewing roles, no one is better than perhaps Michelle Pfieffer as Lamia, a haggered witch desperate to become young again. She's the best thing on the screen, the most enjoyable to watch and arguably the most deranged of the group. Even in the finale, when she seemingly allows Tristan and the star-Yvaine-go, she is still as deliciously plotting as we'd expect her to be. Her storyline harkens to the quest for eternal youth instead of growing old gracefully. Inspired casting that an actress like Pfieffer was offered the role.Much will also be said about De Niro's gay pirate. A bit much at times, especially when he puts on a corset, De Niro knows he's in a fun movie and takes every last moment he can to engage in that playfulness. Actually, every actor does. There's no sense of overt seriousness in the film, no sense of "big bad danger." Hell, when dead princes mock the currently living ones, you know we're in the realm of comedy. Stardust is bigger that that, though. It's about love and what it means to be in love. You shouldn't have to buy love with things; if someone truly loves you, they will go to the ends of the earth for you. And that's the beauty of the film: a simple message disguised completely as entertainment. One of the most fun film experiences of the year.
]]>Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:37:58 GMTJJ79JJ79 Blog6/6/2008 4:37:58 PMReleased: August 10, 2007Director: Matthew Vaughn*****Part comedy, part adventure, part romance, Stardust might as well have been titled The Princess Bride Part 2. In order to win the hand (and heart) of local spoiled girl Victoria, Tristan journeys into the kingdom of Stormhold to acquire a fallen star. Competing with him on this quest is a witch (Lamia), who wants the star's heart to make her young; and a prince-Septimus-who is after a jewel around her neck which will supposedly make him king. It's a typical quest tale, filled with action spectacles, near escapes and all manner of assorted creatures. But it's a quest tale done with pinache.Imagine Lord of the Rings with a sense of humor. Not just from the good guys, but from everyone involved. If Sauron's eye peeked around rocks and trees looking for Frodo; if the ghost warriors in the third installment started talking to Aragorn about the weather...you get the idea. In fact, I wouldn't have been surprised to see the name "Mel Brooks" pop up somewhere in the credits. Stardust has the gumption to carry through on its convictions, especially where the closet case Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) comes into play. All the players know the stakes in this piece, yet they retain their humanity. We see young Tristan learn how to sword fight and how he falls in love with the star. On every step of their journey (the, indeed, the journey of everyone around them), we understand every last motivation. In a film full of scene chewing roles, no one is better than perhaps Michelle Pfieffer as Lamia, a haggered witch desperate to become young again. She's the best thing on the screen, the most enjoyable to watch and arguably the most deranged of the group. Even in the finale, when she seemingly allows Tristan and the star-Yvaine-go, she is still as deliciously plotting as we'd expect her to be. Her storyline harkens to the quest for eternal youth instead of growing old gracefully. Inspired casting that an actress like Pfieffer was offered the role.Much will also be said about De Niro's gay pirate. A bit much at times, especially when he puts on a corset, De Niro knows he's in a fun movie and takes every last moment he can to engage in that playfulness. Actually, every actor does. There's no sense of overt seriousness in the film, no sense of "big bad danger." Hell, when dead princes mock the currently living ones, you know we're in the realm of comedy. Stardust is bigger that that, though. It's about love and what it means to be in love. You shouldn't have to buy love with things; if someone truly loves you, they will go to the ends of the earth for you. And that's the beauty of the film: a simple message disguised completely as entertainment. One of the most fun film experiences of the year. http://www.spout.com/blogs/fb2/archive/2008/4/18/27479.aspx Post By: fb2
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Post Date: 4/18/2008 4:46:48 PM
Body: Excellent movie! Great script, really funny characters, a fantastic, very lighthearted experience. I feel like this was the movie the Brothers Grimm film wanted to be.
]]>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:46:48 GMTfb2FB2 Movie Blog4/18/2008 4:46:48 PMExcellent movie! Great script, really funny characters, a fantastic, very lighthearted experience. I feel like this was the movie the Brothers Grimm film wanted to be. http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/love/MemberTagFilms.aspxlove
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