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Title: Death Proof
Year: 2007
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Plot: In Death Proof -- director Tarantino's take on such peddle-to-the-metal shockers as White Line Fever -- Kurt Russell stars as an engine-revving psychopath who prefers to take out his beautiful victims at 200 mph. Originally released into theaters on a double bill with Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror under the Grindhouse banner, Death Proof finds a group of ladies out on the town pitted against a mysterious figured named Stuntman Mike (Russell), whose vintage Dodge Charger has been partially modified to withstand even the most extreme auto collision. Though the maniacal driver himself always comes out relatively unscathed, the same certainly can't be said for the poor young lass in his passenger seat -- or anyone unfortunate enough to be on the road when the urge to kill strikes for that matter. With a list of potential road-kill candidates that includes Rose McGowan, Jordan Ladd, Rosario Dawson, and Vanessa Ferlito, Death Proof takes viewers on an adrenaline-infused drive that's as sexy as it is shocking. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:20:24 GMTDeath Proof2007Quentin TarantinoIn Death Proof -- director Tarantino's take on such peddle-to-the-metal shockers as <a href=/films/38174/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>White Line Fever</a> -- <a href="/players/P____62232/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Kurt Russell</a> stars as an engine-revving psychopath who prefers to take out his beautiful victims at 200 mph. Originally released into theaters on a double bill with <a href="/players/P___151002/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Robert Rodriguez</a>'s <a href=/films/329480/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Planet Terror</a> under the <a href=/films/263489/default.aspx style='text-decoration:underline'>Grindhouse</a> banner, Death Proof finds a group of ladies out on the town pitted against a mysterious figured named Stuntman Mike (Russell), whose vintage Dodge Charger has been partially modified to withstand even the most extreme auto collision. Though the maniacal driver himself always comes out relatively unscathed, the same certainly can't be said for the poor young lass in his passenger seat -- or anyone unfortunate enough to be on the road when the urge to kill strikes for that matter. With a list of potential road-kill candidates that includes <a href="/players/P____47490/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Rose McGowan</a>, <a href="/players/P___223301/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jordan Ladd</a>, <a href="/players/P___199028/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Rosario Dawson</a>, and Vanessa Ferlito, Death Proof takes viewers on an adrenaline-infused drive that's as sexy as it is shocking. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide18Tag Target (>10)3117123http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s329511.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/Death_Proof/329511/default.aspxFilm Spout Post: Weekly Theme for March 3: Motorin'! http://www.spout.com/groups/Weekly_Theme/Weekly_Theme_for_March_3_Motorin/625/40784/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: mercurial
Post To: Weekly Theme
Post Date: 3/2/2009 10:20:24 PM
Body: Despite the current economic crisis affecting the automotive industry, American's still find an inordinate amount of love for their cars. Nascar has been gaining popularity outside its traditionally localized fan base in the Bible Belt and every year a slew of action-packed, fuel-injected motorhead flicks have been racing into theaters trying to complete with the latest romantic comedy. This week we'll be talking about all those films glorifying speed, leather-trimmed interior and perfectly pin-striped paint jobs on those chemical spewing chromed bringers of early death: the car. Going against the majority, I'm more than willing to expound on my affinity for the seizure inducing Speed Racer. It was F-Zero brought to the big screen and I couldn't keep my eyes off the candy-colored mess. I get a good number of disturbed looks by those I recommend Crash to. It's the light-hearted story of a man that loves a woman, in a car, after an intentionally car accident. This is the film that cemented my love for David Cronenberg. One half of Grindhouse, Death Proof was an exhilarating little adventure by Quentin Tarantino. And who can forget the indelible car and song Grease Lightning from Grease. So Ladies and Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES!
]]>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 03:20:24 GMTmercurialWeekly Theme3/2/2009 10:20:24 PMDespite the current economic crisis affecting the automotive industry, American's still find an inordinate amount of love for their cars. Nascar has been gaining popularity outside its traditionally localized fan base in the Bible Belt and every year a slew of action-packed, fuel-injected motorhead flicks have been racing into theaters trying to complete with the latest romantic comedy. This week we'll be talking about all those films glorifying speed, leather-trimmed interior and perfectly pin-striped paint jobs on those chemical spewing chromed bringers of early death: the car. Going against the majority, I'm more than willing to expound on my affinity for the seizure inducing Speed Racer. It was F-Zero brought to the big screen and I couldn't keep my eyes off the candy-colored mess. I get a good number of disturbed looks by those I recommend Crash to. It's the light-hearted story of a man that loves a woman, in a car, after an intentionally car accident. This is the film that cemented my love for David Cronenberg. One half of Grindhouse, Death Proof was an exhilarating little adventure by Quentin Tarantino. And who can forget the indelible car and song Grease Lightning from Grease. So Ladies and Gentlemen, START YOUR ENGINES! Spout Post: Re:Collaboration - Best Films of 2007 http://www.spout.com/groups/Community_Recommendations/Re_Collaboration_Best_Films_of_2007/643/38354/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: usesoap
Post To: Community Recommendations
Post Date: 12/13/2008 6:49:07 PM
Body: Here's my list of my favorites that were released in my little beach community, as we are not always privy to some of the more indie releases, so this is by no means complete (I have also eliminted the ones previously discussed): “The Simpsons Movie” – In a time where two-dimensional animation was considered dead and buried, our omnipresent family rose from the ashes like a yellow-skinned phoenix and demonstrated that whip-smart writing trumps technology any day. Let’s see those flaccid phonies over at “Family Guy” do that two decades from now. “Breach” – Chris Cooper will be completely overlooked at awards season for his riveting role as former FBI senior agent Robert Hanssen, which is just as criminal as Hanssen himself. Pious, manipulative and ultimately tragic, Cooper keeps up captivated on his every move to elude his colleagues as he secretly feeds information about his agency overseas. Even though the film’s conclusion had been played out in papers throughout Hanssen’s trial, the film manages to hold the audience captive through every twist of his labyrinth of lies. “Ratatouille” – After the stale exhaust of “Cars” cleared, Pixar returned to form with perhaps one of its most accomplished, nuanced works. With visuals as sumptuous as the meals it describes, “Ratatouille” is yet another feast offered from the Iron Chefs of animation. “Michael Clayton” – George Clooney gives his finest performance without having to lose a fingernail to pliers. It’s slow and steady, which hypothetically should win a race or two. But it’s diminutive box office will unfortunately leave it behind for future generations to deem it classic. “Grindhouse” – I know it’s two films. I know that one (“Planet Terror”) is inferior. But this was the single-most loving tribute to the actual long-lost art of watching movies as a communal experience. And while “Terror’s” director, Robert Rodriguez got all the superficial elements of the era right (the missing reel, the grainy, choppy print), it was Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof” that gave us the authentic rush of watching a loving homage to the genre. Now that they have been severed and sold separately for their DVD release, they would not appear on the list. But for the time that they both shared the screen with a handful of mock exploitation trailers, it was pure geek bliss. “Into the Wild” – One of those Halley’s Comet moments where the film exceeds the book, “Wild” follows a clueless little rich boy on his self-absorbed nature walk into the harsh Alaskan terrain. While director Sean Penn’s lens may incite viewers to answer their own call of the wild, Emile Hirsch’s heartbreaking performance may have them readjusting their travel agendas. “Eastern Promises” – Sorry, but director David Cronenberg’s “A History of Violence” has nothing on this layered Eastern Bloc crime drama. “Promises” got lots of notoriety for star Viggo Mortensen exposing his little hobbit in a bathhouse sequence, but his performance is equally naked. He’s a man trapped in a world of violence, but who also appreciates the beauty of life on the other side. It’s a film that blossoms wider the more it is examined.
]]>Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:49:07 GMTusesoapCommunity Recommendations12/13/2008 6:49:07 PMHere's my list of my favorites that were released in my little beach community, as we are not always privy to some of the more indie releases, so this is by no means complete (I have also eliminted the ones previously discussed): “The Simpsons Movie” – In a time where two-dimensional animation was considered dead and buried, our omnipresent family rose from the ashes like a yellow-skinned phoenix and demonstrated that whip-smart writing trumps technology any day. Let’s see those flaccid phonies over at “Family Guy” do that two decades from now. “Breach” – Chris Cooper will be completely overlooked at awards season for his riveting role as former FBI senior agent Robert Hanssen, which is just as criminal as Hanssen himself. Pious, manipulative and ultimately tragic, Cooper keeps up captivated on his every move to elude his colleagues as he secretly feeds information about his agency overseas. Even though the film’s conclusion had been played out in papers throughout Hanssen’s trial, the film manages to hold the audience captive through every twist of his labyrinth of lies. “Ratatouille” – After the stale exhaust of “Cars” cleared, Pixar returned to form with perhaps one of its most accomplished, nuanced works. With visuals as sumptuous as the meals it describes, “Ratatouille” is yet another feast offered from the Iron Chefs of animation. “Michael Clayton” – George Clooney gives his finest performance without having to lose a fingernail to pliers. It’s slow and steady, which hypothetically should win a race or two. But it’s diminutive box office will unfortunately leave it behind for future generations to deem it classic. “Grindhouse” – I know it’s two films. I know that one (“Planet Terror”) is inferior. But this was the single-most loving tribute to the actual long-lost art of watching movies as a communal experience. And while “Terror’s” director, Robert Rodriguez got all the superficial elements of the era right (the missing reel, the grainy, choppy print), it was Quentin Tarantino’s “Death Proof” that gave us the authentic rush of watching a loving homage to the genre. Now that they have been severed and sold separately for their DVD release, they would not appear on the list. But for the time that they both shared the screen with a handful of mock exploitation trailers, it was pure geek bliss. “Into the Wild” – One of those Halley’s Comet moments where the film exceeds the book, “Wild” follows a clueless little rich boy on his self-absorbed nature walk into the harsh Alaskan terrain. While director Sean Penn’s lens may incite viewers to answer their own call of the wild, Emile Hirsch’s heartbreaking performance may have them readjusting their travel agendas. “Eastern Promises” – Sorry, but director David Cronenberg’s “A History of Violence” has nothing on this layered Eastern Bloc crime drama. “Promises” got lots of notoriety for star Viggo Mortensen exposing his little hobbit in a bathhouse sequence, but his performance is equally naked. He’s a man trapped in a world of violence, but who also appreciates the beauty of life on the other side. It’s a film that blossoms wider the more it is examined. Spout Post: Top 10 Scene Stealers http://www.spout.com/groups/Top_5/Top_10_Scene_Stealers/190/37066/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: SkyPilot
Post To: Top 5
Post Date: 11/7/2008 2:48:03 PM
Body: Some of these movies are better than others, but they all share one thing in common: whenever the following actors leave the screen, you wish they'd come right back. 10. Kurt Russell: Stuntman Mike in Death Proof 9. Mickey Rourke: Marv in Sin City 8. Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7. Bill Murray: Carl Speckler in Caddyshack 6. Jack Nicholson: the Joker in Batman 5. Brad Pitt: Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading 4. Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York 3. Heath Ledger: the Joker in The Dark Knight 2. Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs 1. Harrison Ford: Han Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope
]]>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:48:03 GMTSkyPilotTop 511/7/2008 2:48:03 PMSome of these movies are better than others, but they all share one thing in common: whenever the following actors leave the screen, you wish they'd come right back. 10. Kurt Russell: Stuntman Mike in Death Proof 9. Mickey Rourke: Marv in Sin City 8. Gene Wilder: Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 7. Bill Murray: Carl Speckler in Caddyshack 6. Jack Nicholson: the Joker in Batman 5. Brad Pitt: Chad Feldheimer in Burn After Reading 4. Daniel Day-Lewis: Bill the Butcher in Gangs of New York 3. Heath Ledger: the Joker in The Dark Knight 2. Anthony Hopkins: Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs 1. Harrison Ford: Han Solo in Star Wars: A New Hope Spout Post: Re:Planet Terror http://www.spout.com/groups/Zombie_Obsession/Re_Planet_Terror/329/35049/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: divinemsjunebug
Post To: Zombie Obsession
Post Date: 9/12/2008 12:58:53 AM
Body: You know, actually, I think it was people from work and my friends and a critic on the radio...I was wondering about that because when I watched it, I thought it was very cool. Sigh - I hope someday I can meet someone that likes some of the same movies and things that I do out here in Seattle.. [quote user="Risselada"] I remember when Grindhouse first came out, I heard most people saying they preferrred Planet Terror to Death Proof, so I'm kind of surprised you heard the other way around. From my perspective you are in the majority. From my point of view they both had their charms. [/quote]
]]>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:58:53 GMTdivinemsjunebugZombie Obsession9/12/2008 12:58:53 AMYou know, actually, I think it was people from work and my friends and a critic on the radio...I was wondering about that because when I watched it, I thought it was very cool. Sigh - I hope someday I can meet someone that likes some of the same movies and things that I do out here in Seattle.. [quote user="Risselada"] I remember when Grindhouse first came out, I heard most people saying they preferrred Planet Terror to Death Proof, so I'm kind of surprised you heard the other way around. From my perspective you are in the majority. From my point of view they both had their charms. [/quote] Spout Post: Re:Planet Terror http://www.spout.com/groups/Zombie_Obsession/Re_Planet_Terror/329/34946/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: Risselada
Post To: Zombie Obsession
Post Date: 9/9/2008 2:30:22 PM
Body: I remember when Grindhouse first came out, I heard most people saying they preferrred Planet Terror to Death Proof, so I'm kind of surprised you heard the other way around. From my perspective you are in the majority. From my point of view they both had their charms.
]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:30:22 GMTRisseladaZombie Obsession9/9/2008 2:30:22 PMI remember when Grindhouse first came out, I heard most people saying they preferrred Planet Terror to Death Proof, so I'm kind of surprised you heard the other way around. From my perspective you are in the majority. From my point of view they both had their charms. Spout Post: Planet Terror http://www.spout.com/groups/Zombie_Obsession/Planet_Terror/329/34924/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: divinemsjunebug
Post To: Zombie Obsession
Post Date: 9/9/2008 2:29:37 AM
Body: I think we had a discussion about this a long time ago but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I had watched DeathProof quite a few months ago and really liked it but didn't see the WHOLE Grindhouse experience until last week. I heard so many people say they hated Planet Terror and I have to say that I really liked it. Of course it was one of the most disgusting movies I have seen in a while, I did have to close my eyes a couple of times on the vomiting scenes and the puss filled sore scenes - ugh. Some very interesting zombie moments in this film. I liked the barbeque scene with the Sheriff's brother... So am I just a major weirdo - I know you are saying yes anyway - am I the only person that liked this movie? I thought it was fun and campy. Anyone else seen it? I'd like to hear your opinion of it...
]]>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:29:37 GMTdivinemsjunebugZombie Obsession9/9/2008 2:29:37 AMI think we had a discussion about this a long time ago but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I had watched DeathProof quite a few months ago and really liked it but didn't see the WHOLE Grindhouse experience until last week. I heard so many people say they hated Planet Terror and I have to say that I really liked it. Of course it was one of the most disgusting movies I have seen in a while, I did have to close my eyes a couple of times on the vomiting scenes and the puss filled sore scenes - ugh. Some very interesting zombie moments in this film. I liked the barbeque scene with the Sheriff's brother... So am I just a major weirdo - I know you are saying yes anyway - am I the only person that liked this movie? I thought it was fun and campy. Anyone else seen it? I'd like to hear your opinion of it... Spout Post: Week 29. http://www.spout.com/blogs/captainryannn/archive/2008/8/8/33738.aspx

Post By: CaptainRyannn
Post To: CaptainRyannn Blog
Post Date: 8/8/2008 5:01:23 AM
Body: Since January 1st, 2008, I've been keeping track of all the films I've watched. Because I don't feel like taking the time to highlight each movie up until this point, I will start at the previous week, Week 29 and continue from now on. 328. The Dark Knight (2008) -My second time seeing it. Such a great movie. Although not good enough to be considered 'best film of all time'. 329. Teeth (2007) -The storyline attracted me to it. Within the first 20 minutes I wanted it to be done. I hated this thing so much. 330. Heima (2007) -Such a beautiful documentary for such an amazing band; Sigur Ros. Check them out if you haven't yet. 331. La Haine / Hate (1995) -One of the best French films I've seen. If there's one thing I'll remember about this movie years from now, it'll be the ending and how shocked I was after it was all said and done. 332. À ma soeur! / Fat Girl (2001) -There was something sad in the way that the relationship between Anais and her older sister works out. I can't quite place my finger on it. The whole mood of the story is it's strongest part. Even a week after watching it, it still lingers with me. 333. C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) -I had heard much about this before but now finally got around to watching it. I enjoyed this quite a bit. It deals with real people and real family issues. 334. Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - When I first saw this when it came out, I really liked it. After viewing it for a second time, I can't remember why. It's filled with unrealistic dialouge and characters I didn't care about. 335. À bout de souffle / Breathless (1960) -What had been hailed to be the 'crown jewel' of the French New Wave was also the last thing I saw before I feel asleep on Thursday. I think I'm going to have to give this another try. 336. Son of Rambow (2007) -After the rave reviews and catchy trailer, I had been looking forward to this. But after finally viewing it, I was left unfulfilled and wanting something more. 337. Phone Booth (2003) -Are there plot holes? Sure. Is the story likely? Nah. I mainly watched this for mere entertainment and nothing more. 338. Dazed and Confused (1993) -Immediately reminded me of American Graffiti except this took place in the 70's. I always fall for the movies that focus on how familar characters interact with one another. Although American Graffiti played this out much better, I thought this was pretty alright. 339. Batoru rowaiaru / Battle Royale (2001) -Although the dialouge seemed kind of cheesy, I can look past that because this was one hell of a ride. A group of 9th. graders put on an island and ordered to kill each other. Man, if only America had the balls to put something like that out. 340. Dazed and Confused (1993) -Yes, I watched it again. 341. Cool Hand Luke (1960) -My dad told me I would like this film. I did more than like it. Although many of us have never worked on a chain gang, the theme and spirit that this movie has is something that we can all relate to. 342. 21 (2008) -The only reason I watched this is so I could have an opinion about it when I hear kids talking about it in the hallways. I thought it was decent. Although it had many cliches, it was a little better than I expected it to be. 343. Vanishing Point (1971) -One of the first movies from the 70's that I fell in love with. Probably one of the best road chase movies out there, it's easy to tell why Quentin Tarantino decided to use it as his inspiration for Death Proof. 344. Casablanca (1942) -Classic, classic, classic. What else can I say? 345. The Breed (2006) -Such a horrible movie. Don't ever watch it.
]]>Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:01:23 GMTCaptainRyannnCaptainRyannn Blog8/8/2008 5:01:23 AMSince January 1st, 2008, I've been keeping track of all the films I've watched. Because I don't feel like taking the time to highlight each movie up until this point, I will start at the previous week, Week 29 and continue from now on. 328. The Dark Knight (2008) -My second time seeing it. Such a great movie. Although not good enough to be considered 'best film of all time'. 329. Teeth (2007) -The storyline attracted me to it. Within the first 20 minutes I wanted it to be done. I hated this thing so much. 330. Heima (2007) -Such a beautiful documentary for such an amazing band; Sigur Ros. Check them out if you haven't yet. 331. La Haine / Hate (1995) -One of the best French films I've seen. If there's one thing I'll remember about this movie years from now, it'll be the ending and how shocked I was after it was all said and done. 332. À ma soeur! / Fat Girl (2001) -There was something sad in the way that the relationship between Anais and her older sister works out. I can't quite place my finger on it. The whole mood of the story is it's strongest part. Even a week after watching it, it still lingers with me. 333. C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005) -I had heard much about this before but now finally got around to watching it. I enjoyed this quite a bit. It deals with real people and real family issues. 334. Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005) - When I first saw this when it came out, I really liked it. After viewing it for a second time, I can't remember why. It's filled with unrealistic dialouge and characters I didn't care about. 335. À bout de souffle / Breathless (1960) -What had been hailed to be the 'crown jewel' of the French New Wave was also the last thing I saw before I feel asleep on Thursday. I think I'm going to have to give this another try. 336. Son of Rambow (2007) -After the rave reviews and catchy trailer, I had been looking forward to this. But after finally viewing it, I was left unfulfilled and wanting something more. 337. Phone Booth (2003) -Are there plot holes? Sure. Is the story likely? Nah. I mainly watched this for mere entertainment and nothing more. 338. Dazed and Confused (1993) -Immediately reminded me of American Graffiti except this took place in the 70's. I always fall for the movies that focus on how familar characters interact with one another. Although American Graffiti played this out much better, I thought this was pretty alright. 339. Batoru rowaiaru / Battle Royale (2001) -Although the dialouge seemed kind of cheesy, I can look past that because this was one hell of a ride. A group of 9th. graders put on an island and ordered to kill each other. Man, if only America had the balls to put something like that out. 340. Dazed and Confused (1993) -Yes, I watched it again. 341. Cool Hand Luke (1960) -My dad told me I would like this film. I did more than like it. Although many of us have never worked on a chain gang, the theme and spirit that this movie has is something that we can all relate to. 342. 21 (2008) -The only reason I watched this is so I could have an opinion about it when I hear kids talking about it in the hallways. I thought it was decent. Although it had many cliches, it was a little better than I expected it to be. 343. Vanishing Point (1971) -One of the first movies from the 70's that I fell in love with. Probably one of the best road chase movies out there, it's easy to tell why Quentin Tarantino decided to use it as his inspiration for Death Proof. 344. Casablanca (1942) -Classic, classic, classic. What else can I say? 345. The Breed (2006) -Such a horrible movie. Don't ever watch it. Spout Post: Death Proof DVD review http://www.spout.com/blogs/mike_moody/archive/2008/6/26/31727.aspx

Post By: mike_moody
Post To: Moody's Movie Blog
Post Date: 6/26/2008 12:03:57 PM
Body: It’s no surprise that Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, his addition to the B-movie throwback experiment Grindhouse, feels like a faster and funnier ride when separated from its double-feature partner, Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror. It’s easier to sit through this chatty thriller when it doesn’t come after a humdrum 80-minute zombie flick. Death Proof, just released on DVD, almost unfolds like a double feature on its own. Tarantino splits the movie into two distinct halves, both featuring Kurt Russel’s sleazy Stuntman Mike stalking and tormenting a group of comely young chatterboxes with his scary stunt car. The two halves are not equal though, and the disparities aren’t limited to plot points. The first half is Tarantino’s personal take on the stock ’70s exploitation thriller. (Creating quirky homages to low-budget ’70s genre flicks was pretty much the point of Grindhouse.) The director delivers all the hallmarks of his chosen trashy genre - boy crazed girls in tight clothes, choppy editing, scratched-up film and outrageous action. We also get great music and a few subtle surprises, but some scenes are dulled by long stretches of inconsequential dialogue. The actresses who play the chatterboxes (Vanessa Ferlito, Sydney T. Poitier and Jordan Ladd) are all very natural, but the dialogue doesn’t have that usual Tarantino spark. The problem is that these characters are pretty one-dimensional. Tarantino wants you to care about them as much as he does, but in the end it doesn’t hurt like it should when they get mowed down by Mike’s “death proof” ride. This first half does have its pleasures though, mostly thanks to Russell’s great burly performance and Rose McGowan’s fine turn as his first victim. The second half is instantly breezier and mostly devoid of the intentionally dingy visual style of the first. We get more scenes featuring talky ladies, but the characters are more dynamic here, and the dialogue is funnier. Stunt woman Zoe Bell has a natural charm and Tracie Thoms’ hilarious, wiry performance alone is almost enough to recommend the movie. All the talk is cut up between a few farcical scenes and some of the best car chase and CGI-free stunt sequences I’ve ever seen. Watching Bell slide around the hood of a speeding muscle car that’s being slammed by Stuntman Mike’s deathmobile is nerve-wracking and fun. Like most everything in “Death Proof,” the action is pure lowbrow sleaze entertainment, but it’s done in high Hollywood style. The twist the movie takes in the end is pretty rewarding. Russell really delivers here, especially when we get to see what Stuntman Mike is really made of. Rosario Dawson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead make the most out of their small roles. Some viewers might find Death Proof a little tedious. I did when I first screened it at a theater on a double bill with Planet Terror, but the thing plays a lot better on its own. Those looking for a truly original, offbeat thriller - or a Tarantino fix - won’t be disappointed. Key DVD Features: The 2-disc set features a number of decent documentaries mostly about the movie’s stunts and stunt performers. The bizarre Double Dare trailer is also included. Originally posted at Screen Time.
]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:03:57 GMTmike_moodyMoody's Movie Blog6/26/2008 12:03:57 PM It’s no surprise that Quentin Tarantino’s Death Proof, his addition to the B-movie throwback experiment Grindhouse, feels like a faster and funnier ride when separated from its double-feature partner, Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror. It’s easier to sit through this chatty thriller when it doesn’t come after a humdrum 80-minute zombie flick. Death Proof, just released on DVD, almost unfolds like a double feature on its own. Tarantino splits the movie into two distinct halves, both featuring Kurt Russel’s sleazy Stuntman Mike stalking and tormenting a group of comely young chatterboxes with his scary stunt car. The two halves are not equal though, and the disparities aren’t limited to plot points. The first half is Tarantino’s personal take on the stock ’70s exploitation thriller. (Creating quirky homages to low-budget ’70s genre flicks was pretty much the point of Grindhouse.) The director delivers all the hallmarks of his chosen trashy genre - boy crazed girls in tight clothes, choppy editing, scratched-up film and outrageous action. We also get great music and a few subtle surprises, but some scenes are dulled by long stretches of inconsequential dialogue. The actresses who play the chatterboxes (Vanessa Ferlito, Sydney T. Poitier and Jordan Ladd) are all very natural, but the dialogue doesn’t have that usual Tarantino spark. The problem is that these characters are pretty one-dimensional. Tarantino wants you to care about them as much as he does, but in the end it doesn’t hurt like it should when they get mowed down by Mike’s “death proof” ride. This first half does have its pleasures though, mostly thanks to Russell’s great burly performance and Rose McGowan’s fine turn as his first victim. The second half is instantly breezier and mostly devoid of the intentionally dingy visual style of the first. We get more scenes featuring talky ladies, but the characters are more dynamic here, and the dialogue is funnier. Stunt woman Zoe Bell has a natural charm and Tracie Thoms’ hilarious, wiry performance alone is almost enough to recommend the movie. All the talk is cut up between a few farcical scenes and some of the best car chase and CGI-free stunt sequences I’ve ever seen. Watching Bell slide around the hood of a speeding muscle car that’s being slammed by Stuntman Mike’s deathmobile is nerve-wracking and fun. Like most everything in “Death Proof,” the action is pure lowbrow sleaze entertainment, but it’s done in high Hollywood style. The twist the movie takes in the end is pretty rewarding. Russell really delivers here, especially when we get to see what Stuntman Mike is really made of. Rosario Dawson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead make the most out of their small roles. Some viewers might find Death Proof a little tedious. I did when I first screened it at a theater on a double bill with Planet Terror, but the thing plays a lot better on its own. Those looking for a truly original, offbeat thriller - or a Tarantino fix - won’t be disappointed. Key DVD Features: The 2-disc set features a number of decent documentaries mostly about the movie’s stunts and stunt performers. The bizarre Double Dare trailer is also included. Originally posted at Screen Time. Spout Post: Re:$7 Champagne http://www.spout.com/groups/B_Movies/Re_7_Champagne/588/27699/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: Risselada
Post To: B Movies
Post Date: 4/23/2008 1:16:08 PM
Body: [quote user="SkyPilot"] B movies can be like a seven dollar bottle of champagne, miles away from the real thing but every bit as fun. I sometimes wonder if the most "alive," vervacious movies are necessarily made on a low budget... Compare Star Wars: Episode IV to Episode I. Or True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction on the one hand -- the getting-bloated Kill Bill 2 on the other hand, followed by the totally hit-and-miss Death Proof. Energy and entropy, Mssrs. Lucas and Tarantino! What's going on here, money or ego? [/quote] I agree. And what about Steven Spielberg whose greatest movie in my opinion is Duel. Then they gave him quite a bit more money to do Jaws which was just as awesome. But after that I think his movies got too "big".
]]>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:16:08 GMTRisseladaB Movies4/23/2008 1:16:08 PM[quote user="SkyPilot"] B movies can be like a seven dollar bottle of champagne, miles away from the real thing but every bit as fun. I sometimes wonder if the most "alive," vervacious movies are necessarily made on a low budget... Compare Star Wars: Episode IV to Episode I. Or True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction on the one hand -- the getting-bloated Kill Bill 2 on the other hand, followed by the totally hit-and-miss Death Proof. Energy and entropy, Mssrs. Lucas and Tarantino! What's going on here, money or ego? [/quote] I agree. And what about Steven Spielberg whose greatest movie in my opinion is Duel. Then they gave him quite a bit more money to do Jaws which was just as awesome. But after that I think his movies got too "big". Spout Post: $7 Champagne http://www.spout.com/groups/B_Movies/_7_Champagne/588/27643/1/ShowPost.aspx

Post By: SkyPilot
Post To: B Movies
Post Date: 4/22/2008 2:04:08 PM
Body: B movies can be like a seven dollar bottle of champagne, miles away from the real thing but every bit as fun.I sometimes wonder if the most "alive," vervacious movies are necessarily made on a low budget...Compare Star Wars: Episode IV to Episode I. Or True Romance, Reservoir Dogs, and Pulp Fiction on the one hand -- the getting-bloated Kill Bill 2 on the other hand, followed by the totally hit-and-miss Death Proof.Energy and entropy, Mssrs. Lucas and Tarantino! What's going on here, money or ego?
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