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Thank You for Smoking (2006)

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Thank You For Smoking
by mconrad3 in mconrad3 Blog

loved it.

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"I fancy myself a cynic and pragmatist. While I do enjoy the flicks that have a bleak outlook on life and the future, I also enjoy a film that can play the proverbial fiddle while Rome burns. Thank You For Smoking is one of those films. It's a shame I didn't get around to seeing it when it was first released, and all along the way I've had people telling me it was one of those flicks I needed to see. Before director Jason Reitman gained his broad success with Juno, he tested the waters of absurdism and surrealism with this film. While some argue Juno was simply "too much", I think Thank You for Smoking manages a good balance, especially when covering an issue that affects many more people than teen pregnancy. Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart) is a lobbyist for big tobacco and has made his money "selling spin" and keeping the general public from completely turning against the people who make cigarettes. There aren't that many films that share my cynicism, or at the very least lack of human ... " [More]

Telluride 2007: Jason Reitman
by paul in paul on spout.com

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"Jason Reitman (Thank You for Smoking) is a new father and has made a dark comedy about the relationship between a pregnant teenager and the parents who will adopt her child. Juno had a sneak preview today before its world premier next week. (Writer Diablo Cody makes a cameo in the interview.) Jason Reitman interview Originally posted on:SpoutBlog » Paul " [More]

Thank You For Satarizing
by erico_77375 in erico_77375 Blog

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"Satire is a very difficult trick to pull off, even in the worst examples. There's a fine line between seriousness and slapstick, leaving satire with the craziest of high-wire acts to pull off. Last week, I saw Inside Man, Spike Lee's satire under the disguise of a thriller. It was done pretty good, if a little forced in areas. Now comes Thank You For Smoking, a pitch-perfect example of how to pull off the impossible, not to mention looking good while doing it. Thank You follows Nick Naylor (Aaron Eckhart), lobbyist and spin-doctor for big tobacco whose degree is in "kicking butt and taking names". When we first meet him, he's on a daytime talk show with Joan Lunden and a teenager that the movie less than casually proclaims "Cancer Boy". But then, that's how Nick sees him. He doesn't really see people, but demographics. He's not really a monster who is getting paid to kill people because in his mind, they used the products of their own fre ... " [More]

movie year countdown #10 - 1997 ...
by Risselada in Risselada Blog

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"This blog entry is part of my “movie year countdown”. To read more about that check out my first Spout filmblog entry.In the Company of MenThe trailer of the movie says this: The most talked about film this year has no graphic sex, no physical violence, no natural disasters, nothing but harmless conversation.I'm not really sure if it was the most talked about movie that year, but as I had heard before seeing the movie, it does manage to give you that uncomfortable cringe factor. And there is no sex actually shown, virtually no physical violence, and obviously no natural disasters unless you consider Fort Wayne, Indiana worthy of that description.Neil LaBute was previous to making this film, and still is I believe, a playwright and involved in the theatre. This movie could have very well been a play but considering the style and technique made a worthy film too. The locations are simple but effective. There's a wonderful kind of focus and atmosphere.I read a ... " [More]

V for Vendetta - Thank You for ...
by MovieBabe in MovieBabe Blog

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"By Tricia Olszewski V for Vendetta is set in a futuristic Great Britain, but make no mistake: The themes of lies, loss of liberties, and spin control that dominate this adaptation of Alan Moore and David Lloyd’s graphic novel have everything to do with red-statism run amok. The antihero of the story, a former prisoner simply named V, is out to change the U.K.’s now-fascist government, which posts signs around London that read, “Strength through unity, unity through faith.” The administration preapproves television scripts, too, and maintains a “vault of objectionable materials.” It even denies its citizens butter, because...because it’s for their own good. So you want to root for this radical—after all, he’s introduced saving a young miss who’s out after curfew from a team of horny patrolmen. But then V says, “Blowing up a building can change the world,” and suddenly you don’t know whose side you’ ... " [More]

Thank you for smoking - first t ...
by sarcastig in As cool as a Fruitstand

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""Michael Jordan plays ball. Charles Manson kills people. I talk. Everyone has a talent. "Not much to say about this movie, really, except a vigorous "cool.". I like it when a movie can be so refreshingly cynical, and nobody would've been better as Nick Naylor than Aaron Eckhart. The guy could probably get me to smoke. Well, not smoke, probably, me being asthmatic and hating the smell'n all, but I get the feeling he's selling: basically, there's so much in life that's bad for you, we might as well resign ourselves to the risks we're taking as long as it feels good.So, nothing much to criticize. The movie's not particularly deep, but it achieves what it wants to do: it makes you laugh, and it lands some digs. It might not get anyone to smoke (hopefully it won't) but it might incite someone out there to join a debate club. And I did adore the credits. And JK Simmons, who should always play acrimonious bosses (see the Spider-Man films and "the Closer" if you need more evidence), rules. ... " [More]

Getting 'Sicko'
by minerwerks in minerwerks Blog

loved it.

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"At the risk of being a polarizing figure right off the bat, I'm going to review Michael Moore's 'Sicko,' but there might be a bit of my own personal feelings in there as well. It's not that I planned this, it's just that I happened to see the film today, and it's the first thing I've watched since signing up at Spout.Since 'Fahrenheit 9/11' came out, Michael Moore probably doesn't need an introduction. Some love him and some hate him, but does that relate to the quality of his films? I have watched Moore ever since seeing 'Roger & Me' on video and being impressed with his particular ability to highlight the absurdity of real life and his firm grasp of film language which results in very compelling and emotionally charged films. His new film, 'Sicko,' is in many ways is obviously of the same pedigree, but other subtle things (good and bad) set this one apart.'Sicko' is possibly the most straight-forward presentation Moore has ever made on film. The stories here flow pretty smoot ... " [More]

Thank you for smoking - first t ...
by sarcastig in As cool as a Fruitstand

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Well, it's not legal...
by Shosman in Shosman Blog

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"I like the cast. It's a different mi of characters thrown together. The mental battle of ethics and morals are always in play with the people of this country. What our government does and controls is always in the forefront. Also, the ideas that the government has to control certain freedoms. I'm not saying that things like smoking are good, but the arguments about freedom, actual pure freedom, that are presented in this film are just. The urge to dig into what is being lobbied and fought for in our senate, becomes aparent. How can I "BS" the way that man does? A huge question in the forefront of my mind right now. Wondering... what can I argue? Hmmm... I think the cast did well portraying their roles. They make it all believable. It's interesting, just the raw, semi-believable behind the scenes look at what goes on. Overall... I'm a fan. " [More]

Thank You
by HairyLime in HairyLime Blog

liked it.

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"This one came out of nowhere and sideswiped us. Had heard a little buzz about it, and rented it with little or no idea of what it was about. What a smart, funny, engaging and thought provoking film. A great performance by Aaron Eckhart who gets around a character with obvious barriers to public acceptance and actually gets you in his corner and rooting for him with no apologies. Was expecting more of a 'expose of big tobacco' like the heavy handed 'The Insider', or even 'Traffic' (for the drug trade), but instead of pat answers and forgone conclusions (I love the scene where he turns to the audience at the subcommittee and asks if there is anyone in the room who doesn't know that smoking causes cancer), the movie allows for an intelligent audience to find their own way through the smoke (pardon the pun). Nice supporting cast, including Robert Duvall and Sam Elliott. " [More]

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