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]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:31:56 GMTMovies we do not want to seeWed, 22 Mar 2006 14:27:50 GMT203190Group Spout Post: Bloody Revenge http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2008/1/3/23465.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 1/3/2008 11:22:48 AM
Body: This is not a musical for you if you are sqeamish about blood and throat slitting. The muted colour of the film, really highlights the very, very stylized red of the blood. It pops out at you like it might on an opera stage if you were up in the nose-bleed seats of the 3rd balcony. At first that contrast was a bit distracting to me, but I quickly adjusted. It now seems a very good choice. The musical numbers blend in well and are full of clever lines that are well delivered by the actors. Alan Rickman is delicious as the corrupt judge. If you enjoy a tragic revenge tale (with add-ons of singing, and spewing blood), this is a movie you should not miss. Burton has really outdone himself.
]]>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:22:48 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog1/3/2008 11:22:48 AMThis is not a musical for you if you are sqeamish about blood and throat slitting. The muted colour of the film, really highlights the very, very stylized red of the blood. It pops out at you like it might on an opera stage if you were up in the nose-bleed seats of the 3rd balcony. At first that contrast was a bit distracting to me, but I quickly adjusted. It now seems a very good choice. The musical numbers blend in well and are full of clever lines that are well delivered by the actors. Alan Rickman is delicious as the corrupt judge. If you enjoy a tragic revenge tale (with add-ons of singing, and spewing blood), this is a movie you should not miss. Burton has really outdone himself. Spout Post: Lots more laughs than I expected http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2008/1/3/23463.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 1/3/2008 11:13:20 AM
Body: I had pretty low expectations of The Simpsons Movie, but it was actually a lot of fun. It reminded me of how the series used to make me laugh 4-5 seasons ago. Now I don't even bother to tune in. I might look in on it again if the movie is any indication of the current quality. A good bunch of laughs, but best watched in a group.
]]>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:13:20 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog1/3/2008 11:13:20 AMI had pretty low expectations of The Simpsons Movie, but it was actually a lot of fun. It reminded me of how the series used to make me laugh 4-5 seasons ago. Now I don't even bother to tune in. I might look in on it again if the movie is any indication of the current quality. A good bunch of laughs, but best watched in a group. Spout Post: Lots more laughs than I expected http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2008/1/3/23462.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 1/3/2008 11:12:28 AM
Body: I had pretty low expectations of The Simpsons Movie, but it was actually a lot of fun. It reminded me of how the series used to make me laugh 4-5 seasons ago. Now I don't even bother to tune in. I might look in on it again if the movie is any indication of the current quality. A good bunch of laughs, but best watched in a group.
]]>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:12:28 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog1/3/2008 11:12:28 AMI had pretty low expectations of The Simpsons Movie, but it was actually a lot of fun. It reminded me of how the series used to make me laugh 4-5 seasons ago. Now I don't even bother to tune in. I might look in on it again if the movie is any indication of the current quality. A good bunch of laughs, but best watched in a group. Spout Post: quirky, but the home movie aesthetic got annoying http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/7/19/15327.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 7/19/2007 4:22:19 PM
Body: I mostly picked this up fo rthe segments that take place in Tokyo. There are some fun elements here in this quirky mashing of personal journey and buddy movie. One of the brothers has his camcorder along and sometimes it appears he is documenting the trip or his hown self-discovery (or a bit of both), but other times you wonder - who is behind the camcorder now? That whole home movie/diary film aesthetic didn't really work for me. What I found most interesting was the exploration of male vulnerability and how it was experienced and worked out differently by these two brothers. Interesting film, but I didn't quite "like" it.
]]>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:22:19 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog7/19/2007 4:22:19 PMI mostly picked this up fo rthe segments that take place in Tokyo. There are some fun elements here in this quirky mashing of personal journey and buddy movie. One of the brothers has his camcorder along and sometimes it appears he is documenting the trip or his hown self-discovery (or a bit of both), but other times you wonder - who is behind the camcorder now? That whole home movie/diary film aesthetic didn't really work for me. What I found most interesting was the exploration of male vulnerability and how it was experienced and worked out differently by these two brothers. Interesting film, but I didn't quite "like" it. Spout Post: The GUI made it cool http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/7/14/14365.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 7/14/2007 4:21:00 PM
Body: The concept behind this flick is fun, but once things take a serious turn it was really the innovating visuals that kept me into this movie. I love the way they created their "GUI" to try to visualize his obsessive compulsive mind at work. Very neat visuals, interesting story. Dustin Hoffman really shines. People make a big deal about his roles in those Fockers movies, but I prefer this more understated humour.
]]>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:21:00 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog7/14/2007 4:21:00 PMThe concept behind this flick is fun, but once things take a serious turn it was really the innovating visuals that kept me into this movie. I love the way they created their "GUI" to try to visualize his obsessive compulsive mind at work. Very neat visuals, interesting story. Dustin Hoffman really shines. People make a big deal about his roles in those Fockers movies, but I prefer this more understated humour. Spout Post: Robots and Circuses http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/7/4/13120.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 7/4/2007 6:46:00 PM
Body: I wasn't planning to go see this movie. I was never a fan of the cartoon series (wrong generation, I guess) so I didn't have anything invested in the authenticity to loved characters. I went with a small group of people that started out as 2 and grew to number 7 by the time we took our seats. So the whole evening was set up as a big deal outing to the movies, to see a spectacle. I was not disappointed. I was entertained, I'll admit it. I don't think this is a very good move, but I laughed and I had a good time. At our theater the movie was interrupted by technical difficulties 3 times. This served, I think, to reinforce the presence of the theater crowd, the broader audience. It also gave us a chance to talk about the film before it was over. That was an unusual experience. I was also surprised by the level of anger in the crowd and the silly demands for them to "rewind" it. We only missed a few minutes (though a significant bit as the autobots are assembling-we got to see them introduce themselves) during one stoppage and missed nothing during the other two. Still, people got up in large numbers to leave, they yelled at the teenagers who came to the theater with no useful information to offer. Some of us made fun of the movie, made jokes about the total # of product placements so far etc. I think that attending in a big group of friends as well as the frequent breaks to interact with the rest of the audience really contributed to my experience of this movie as pure spectacle. I don't think I'd have liked it as much under other conditions. There certainly were many elements that bothered me - the reliance on stereotypes and the not exactly subtle American jingoism - and more of those things come to me as the euphoria of the experience wears off. But, I'm sticking to my initial rating, because I really did have a good time watching this flick.
]]>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:46:00 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog7/4/2007 6:46:00 PMI wasn't planning to go see this movie. I was never a fan of the cartoon series (wrong generation, I guess) so I didn't have anything invested in the authenticity to loved characters. I went with a small group of people that started out as 2 and grew to number 7 by the time we took our seats. So the whole evening was set up as a big deal outing to the movies, to see a spectacle. I was not disappointed. I was entertained, I'll admit it. I don't think this is a very good move, but I laughed and I had a good time. At our theater the movie was interrupted by technical difficulties 3 times. This served, I think, to reinforce the presence of the theater crowd, the broader audience. It also gave us a chance to talk about the film before it was over. That was an unusual experience. I was also surprised by the level of anger in the crowd and the silly demands for them to "rewind" it. We only missed a few minutes (though a significant bit as the autobots are assembling-we got to see them introduce themselves) during one stoppage and missed nothing during the other two. Still, people got up in large numbers to leave, they yelled at the teenagers who came to the theater with no useful information to offer. Some of us made fun of the movie, made jokes about the total # of product placements so far etc. I think that attending in a big group of friends as well as the frequent breaks to interact with the rest of the audience really contributed to my experience of this movie as pure spectacle. I don't think I'd have liked it as much under other conditions. There certainly were many elements that bothered me - the reliance on stereotypes and the not exactly subtle American jingoism - and more of those things come to me as the euphoria of the experience wears off. But, I'm sticking to my initial rating, because I really did have a good time watching this flick. Spout Post: Agony and Extecy http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/7/2/12892.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 7/2/2007 10:41:00 PM
Body: This is a brilliantly crafted documentary about the rise of one female stunt performer and the stunted career of another one who becomes her mentor. Oh there's lots of fun behind-the-movies stunt action, drunken parties and stunties gone wild to keep you entertained too. But what's most charming are moments like when Zoe Bell giggles when she's picked up in a limo from the airport and how excited she is to land a job. What's painful is the story of veteran stunt woman Jeannie Epper. She's still driving stunt cars instead of working as a stunt coordinator like most men her age who have as much experience (or probably less) and getting some other work, but she's also contemplating liposuction so that she can keep working. I shouldn't be surprised that female stunties have to have breast implants and other cosmetic surgeries, but it certainly is demoralizing in this day and age. So this movie is at once heartwarming and really depressing. Go Zoe Go! Maybe the new generation of female stunt performers will make a difference in the business.
]]>Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:41:00 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog7/2/2007 10:41:00 PMThis is a brilliantly crafted documentary about the rise of one female stunt performer and the stunted career of another one who becomes her mentor. Oh there's lots of fun behind-the-movies stunt action, drunken parties and stunties gone wild to keep you entertained too. But what's most charming are moments like when Zoe Bell giggles when she's picked up in a limo from the airport and how excited she is to land a job. What's painful is the story of veteran stunt woman Jeannie Epper. She's still driving stunt cars instead of working as a stunt coordinator like most men her age who have as much experience (or probably less) and getting some other work, but she's also contemplating liposuction so that she can keep working. I shouldn't be surprised that female stunties have to have breast implants and other cosmetic surgeries, but it certainly is demoralizing in this day and age. So this movie is at once heartwarming and really depressing. Go Zoe Go! Maybe the new generation of female stunt performers will make a difference in the business. Spout Post: Is that a big gun in your coffin or are you just glad to see me? http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/6/29/12656.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 6/29/2007 10:24:16 PM
Body: This was a really, really fun flick. It put me in mind of Desperado (Robert Rodriguez) as well as the obvious similarities to the other Spaghetti Westerns. Why do they all end with a suspenseful scene in the graveyard anyway? This film is really worth watching.
]]>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 02:24:16 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog6/29/2007 10:24:16 PMThis was a really, really fun flick. It put me in mind of Desperado (Robert Rodriguez) as well as the obvious similarities to the other Spaghetti Westerns. Why do they all end with a suspenseful scene in the graveyard anyway? This film is really worth watching. Spout Post: really gross, but also kinda fun http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/6/28/12527.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 6/28/2007 10:18:00 PM
Body: Ugh, so over-the-top gross. But, there is lots of fun here too. You gotta love the zombie shark fight and the Buñuelesque death scene. I also really loved the ending. This is the kind of movie that reminds me of how much fun it was to be the only one still awake at the Drive-in for the 3rd movie. Still, it isn't so much fun that I could say I really liked it.
]]>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:18:00 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog6/28/2007 10:18:00 PMUgh, so over-the-top gross. But, there is lots of fun here too. You gotta love the zombie shark fight and the Buñuelesque death scene. I also really loved the ending. This is the kind of movie that reminds me of how much fun it was to be the only one still awake at the Drive-in for the 3rd movie. Still, it isn't so much fun that I could say I really liked it. Spout Post: Re: Commonalities & Contrasts - what "defines" East Asian Films? http://www.spout.com/groups/East_Asian_Films/Re_Commonalities_amp_Contrasts_what_quot_def/376/12408/1/ShowPost.aspxPost By: madelejm
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Post Date: 6/27/2007 10:37:54 PM
Body: You've both mentioned disturbing as a description of some of Ki-duk Kim's films. I wonder if we view them that way because we can't help comparing to what comes out of Hollywood or if it has to do with that focus on different aspects of everyday life that might be a commonality among East Asian films. I worry a lot about falling into a kind of east v west kind of dichotomy when trying to see what makes these films a category of their own. Within the geographical area that is represented there seem to be recognizable differences in things like politics and culture. It may also be the case that some folks see certain countries represented here and others not - where does Hong Kong cinema fit? It seem to me that many of the directors coming out of East Asian cinema and making it big in hollywood are coming from Hong Kong, but that may be a mistaken impression. I certainly enjoy many of the films listed with the group because they are contemplative and they do focus on daily life.
]]>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:37:54 GMTmadelejmEast Asian Films6/27/2007 10:37:54 PMYou've both mentioned disturbing as a description of some of Ki-duk Kim's films. I wonder if we view them that way because we can't help comparing to what comes out of Hollywood or if it has to do with that focus on different aspects of everyday life that might be a commonality among East Asian films. I worry a lot about falling into a kind of east v west kind of dichotomy when trying to see what makes these films a category of their own. Within the geographical area that is represented there seem to be recognizable differences in things like politics and culture. It may also be the case that some folks see certain countries represented here and others not - where does Hong Kong cinema fit? It seem to me that many of the directors coming out of East Asian cinema and making it big in hollywood are coming from Hong Kong, but that may be a mistaken impression. I certainly enjoy many of the films listed with the group because they are contemplative and they do focus on daily life. Spout Post: Commonalities & Contrasts - what "defines" East Asian Films? http://www.spout.com/groups/East_Asian_Films/Commonalities_amp_Contrasts_what_quot_defines/376/12200/1/ShowPost.aspxPost By: madelejm
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Post Date: 6/26/2007 12:19:10 AM
Body: What are some of the characteristics that these films share? There has to be more to it than similar geographical position on the planet. Are the contrasts mainly due to country of origin or other factors? I wonder if we can find a pattern among those directors who have "made it" in Hollywood and those who seem very outside of that system.
]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:19:10 GMTmadelejmEast Asian Films6/26/2007 12:19:10 AMWhat are some of the characteristics that these films share? There has to be more to it than similar geographical position on the planet. Are the contrasts mainly due to country of origin or other factors? I wonder if we can find a pattern among those directors who have "made it" in Hollywood and those who seem very outside of that system. Spout Post: A few cards short http://www.spout.com/blogs/madelejm/archive/2007/6/25/12180.aspx Post By: madelejm
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Post Date: 6/25/2007 9:49:41 PM
Body: This flick is trying to rework some of the classic elements of exploitation cinema. There are a lot of really fun moments, but it just falls short of delivering on the slick version of the drive-in classic. I had fun, but this film just didn't hold together. It feels a bit like the less funny version of Hot Fuzz. It does have some wicked big guns and a trio of assasins that seem to have stepped right out of Mad Max (they were hilarious).
]]>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:49:41 GMTmadelejmmadelejm Blog6/25/2007 9:49:41 PMThis flick is trying to rework some of the classic elements of exploitation cinema. There are a lot of really fun moments, but it just falls short of delivering on the slick version of the drive-in classic. I had fun, but this film just didn't hold together. It feels a bit like the less funny version of Hot Fuzz. It does have some wicked big guns and a trio of assasins that seem to have stepped right out of Mad Max (they were hilarious). Spout Member:The_MOW - Mickey Micklon http://www.spout.com/members/148616/default.aspx Identity: The_MOW
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