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Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 18:42:05
In reply to Re: Lost in Translation, posted by Jai Narayan on February 17, 2004, at 6:57:30
>I guess the passionate kiss at the end made me a little squimish.
That was the reaction of one of the people I saw it with--she was reacting to it especially since Scarlett Johansen, who is really only 17 or so, did not look the age the character was supposed to be.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 18:43:56
In reply to a dissenting opinion, posted by octopusprime on February 17, 2004, at 21:50:55
One that I loved from last year was Punch Drunk Love. I saw it in the theater last year and just rented it recently and loved it just as much the second time.
Posted by tabitha on February 18, 2004, at 19:07:55
In reply to Re: others I've liked, posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 18:43:56
Punch Drunk Love did nothing for me. I really like Emily Watson, but yuck. I had almost the same reaction to that one that you described for Lost In Translation. I wonder if it's in-theater versus home-rental? I think maybe the slow meandering plotless films are more absorbing to me on the big screen. (I saw LIT at the theater but rented PDL)
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
In reply to Re: others I've liked, posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 18:43:56
I loved that movie too. What a kick! movies I have enjoyed:
1. 21 grams
2. Finding Nemo
3. Talk to her
4. Waking life
5. Rabbit proof fence
6. The importance of being Ernest
7. Matrix
8. Shrek
9. Moulin Rouge
my favorite movie of all times is:
(((((Winged Migration))))
I can keep going but I will take a breather now
Posted by deirdrehbrt on February 18, 2004, at 20:44:54
In reply to my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
Well, I guess that I have to say that I'm with the dissenting camp. I watched about 40 minutes of the movie, and couldn't seem to find the part that made me want to keep watching.
I have seen at least one good movie this year... Whale Rider. I also liked Finding Nemo, and was re-acquainted with some old favorites; namely The Ghost and Mrs Muir, Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail. Oh yeah, The Four Feathers is good.
I think we're demonstrating though, how different we all are. I don't think that 'goodness' is a quantifiable aspect of anything. Those who like it will do so, and those who don't will not.
Dee.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 21:14:29
In reply to Re: others I've liked » noa, posted by tabitha on February 18, 2004, at 19:07:55
Tab,
I agree--sometimes a film is better on one screen vs. another. For LIT, I saw it on big screen, obviously, as it is recent. PDL I saw first on large screen and then a few weeks ago on my 19" TV screen. I liked it both ways.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 21:16:07
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by deirdrehbrt on February 18, 2004, at 20:44:54
I just rented Whale Rider and enjoyed it, too. And I learned something new--a bit about the Maori culture that I'd never been exposed to before.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 21:17:23
In reply to my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
Jai---your list made me laugh for one reason--it pointed out to me just how few movies I've seen in the last year!!
(sheepishly) I haven't seen any on your list. I need to get out more.
Posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 21:20:35
In reply to my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
I loved the movie "Funny Bones". It never made it in the theaters, really. It closed soon after it opened. But what a fantastic film--it was really satisfying to me.
I have others but I am so drowsy now I can't remember them... that's what happens when the nightime meds kick in....LOL
Posted by Karen_kay on February 19, 2004, at 7:06:28
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 21:20:35
I received Rabbit proof fence and Whalerider for Christmas, and was hesitant to watch, as I knew I'd end up crying.... They were FABULOUS!
My favs...
Uturn
Slingblade
The Man Who Wasn't There
Christmas Vacation and Fletch (Oh, Mr. Chevy Chase... If you only knew)
Life is Beautiful
Death to Smoochy (Ed Norton's in it LaLa)And there's one with Bjork in it... I can't recall the name.. It's a musical of sorts... Very sad, but at the same time, her character lives in a world of beauty. It's just great.
Posted by Angielala on February 19, 2004, at 12:29:14
In reply to my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
All right- ready?
Lala's Top picks:
The Hours (Absolute Favorite)
American History X
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (how can you NOT love this movie??)
Fight Club
Magnolia
American Beauty
My Fair Lady
Waiting for Guffman
Barton Fink
Hudsucker Proxy
Miller's Crossing
Kenneth Branaugh's Hamlet
One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
A ClockWork Orange
Pulp Fiction
Super Troopers (I gotta have my comedy)
Dreams by Akira Kurosowa (sp?)
Everyone Says I Love You
Roman Holiday
Young Frankenstein
Beaches
Life Is Beautiful
Mommy Dearest
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Rain ManI think I could go on.. but I won't torture you all any more ;)
> I loved that movie too. What a kick! movies I have enjoyed:
> 1. 21 grams
> 2. Finding Nemo
> 3. Talk to her
> 4. Waking life
> 5. Rabbit proof fence
> 6. The importance of being Ernest
> 7. Matrix
> 8. Shrek
> 9. Moulin Rouge
> my favorite movie of all times is:
> (((((Winged Migration))))
> I can keep going but I will take a breather now
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 19, 2004, at 15:20:54
In reply to Re: my favorite films » noa, posted by Karen_kay on February 19, 2004, at 7:06:28
> And there's one with Bjork in it... I can't recall the name.. It's a musical of sorts... Very sad, but at the same time, her character lives in a world of beauty. It's just great.
* I remember that movie....what was the name of that? She ended up being hanged...I wept. It took me a long time to get over the film. She was such a powerful actress. Her songs are so orginal and inspiring.
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 19, 2004, at 15:25:50
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by Angielala on February 19, 2004, at 12:29:14
> Lala's Top picks:
> Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas- wow yes!
> American Beauty YES!
> Hudsucker Proxy YES!
> Kenneth Branaugh's Hamlet YES!
> Pulp Fiction YES!
> I think I could go on.. but I won't torture you all any more ;)PLEASE TORTURE ME. I think we may have similar taste. I forgot all these movies. Have you seen Whale rider? It so special, so special.
Posted by sb417 on February 20, 2004, at 1:13:18
In reply to Re: Lost in Translation » sb417, posted by noa on February 18, 2004, at 18:40:03
Hello. Thanks for all of your interesting comments and observations on "Lost in Translation." Someone told me that Bill Murray's character, Bob Harris, might have been modeled on Harrison Ford. I liked the movie a lot, but not as much as most of the movie critics did. I think that most movies are over-hyped anyway. I guess that's how they sell them.
Posted by sb417 on February 20, 2004, at 1:30:39
In reply to Re: Lost in Translation, posted by sb417 on February 20, 2004, at 1:13:18
So, what do you think Bob Harris (Bill Murray) said to Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) when he whispered in her ear at the end of the movie?
Posted by tabitha on February 20, 2004, at 1:57:15
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 19, 2004, at 15:20:54
> > And there's one with Bjork in it... I can't recall the name.. It's a musical of sorts... Very sad, but at the same time, her character lives in a world of beauty. It's just great.
>
> * I remember that movie....what was the name of that? She ended up being hanged...I wept. It took me a long time to get over the film. She was such a powerful actress. Her songs are so orginal and inspiring.I know! I know! It's Dancer in the Dark
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 20, 2004, at 6:55:54
In reply to Regarding last scene in Lost in Translation, posted by sb417 on February 20, 2004, at 1:30:39
Posted by Angielala on February 20, 2004, at 8:31:19
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 19, 2004, at 15:20:54
Is it the dancer one?
Bjork was in "Breaking the Waves"- and THAT was one INCREDIBLE story that made me cry for days after just thinking about it.... have you seen that one? It's the one where she marries the love of her life, who works on an oil rig and he get hurt and becomes crippled?
> > And there's one with Bjork in it... I can't recall the name.. It's a musical of sorts... Very sad, but at the same time, her character lives in a world of beauty. It's just great.
>
> * I remember that movie....what was the name of that? She ended up being hanged...I wept. It took me a long time to get over the film. She was such a powerful actress. Her songs are so orginal and inspiring.
>
>
Posted by Angielala on February 20, 2004, at 8:37:50
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 19, 2004, at 15:25:50
This is great- now we can watch movies and talk about them :D I haven't seen Whale Rider, but now that I know I can trust your taste ;) I will need to watch that and Lost and Translation. I need to start a list!
How about-
The Princess Bride
Big Fish
Legends of the Fall
Ghost World
The Rounders
Kill Bill~lalalalalala
> > Lala's Top picks:
>
> > Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas- wow yes!
> > American Beauty YES!
> > Hudsucker Proxy YES!
> > Kenneth Branaugh's Hamlet YES!
> > Pulp Fiction YES!
> > I think I could go on.. but I won't torture you all any more ;)
>
> PLEASE TORTURE ME. I think we may have similar taste. I forgot all these movies. Have you seen Whale rider? It so special, so special.
>
Posted by Angielala on February 20, 2004, at 8:39:23
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by Angielala on February 19, 2004, at 12:29:14
I forgot two of my most favorite movies!
Rushmore & The Royal Tannebaums!!! Bill Murray rocks in them- and I have a feeling he was picked for LIT because of his roles in these two movies- Dark Comedy is the best!> All right- ready?
>
> Lala's Top picks:
>
> The Hours (Absolute Favorite)
> American History X
> Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas
> Cheech & Chong's Up in Smoke (how can you NOT love this movie??)
> Fight Club
> Magnolia
> American Beauty
> My Fair Lady
> Waiting for Guffman
> Barton Fink
> Hudsucker Proxy
> Miller's Crossing
> Kenneth Branaugh's Hamlet
> One Who Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
> A ClockWork Orange
> Pulp Fiction
> Super Troopers (I gotta have my comedy)
> Dreams by Akira Kurosowa (sp?)
> Everyone Says I Love You
> Roman Holiday
> Young Frankenstein
> Beaches
> Life Is Beautiful
> Mommy Dearest
> Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
> Rain Man
>
> I think I could go on.. but I won't torture you all any more ;)
>
>
> > I loved that movie too. What a kick! movies I have enjoyed:
> > 1. 21 grams
> > 2. Finding Nemo
> > 3. Talk to her
> > 4. Waking life
> > 5. Rabbit proof fence
> > 6. The importance of being Ernest
> > 7. Matrix
> > 8. Shrek
> > 9. Moulin Rouge
> > my favorite movie of all times is:
> > (((((Winged Migration))))
> > I can keep going but I will take a breather now
>
>
Posted by Angielala on February 20, 2004, at 8:40:19
In reply to He said, sorry if my breath is bad. (nm), posted by Jai Narayan on February 20, 2004, at 6:55:54
Posted by EscherDementian on February 20, 2004, at 9:37:30
In reply to my favorite films, posted by Jai Narayan on February 18, 2004, at 20:09:30
Northfork.
Someone please please rent "Northfork" and watch it. i am ~dying~ to discuss it with someone.
And if you have DVD, watch FIRST the 'special features': BareKnuckle FilmMaking/ the construction of Northfork. THEN watch the film itself.
If not, just watch the video~~~ but PLEASE watch it someone?Or watch Escher burst >*<
Posted by tabitha on February 20, 2004, at 16:02:03
In reply to Re: my favorite films, posted by EscherDementian on February 20, 2004, at 9:37:30
>
> Someone please please rent "Northfork" and watch it. i am ~dying~ to discuss it with someone.
>I watched it.. I posted before.. did you not see? Or don't you want to talk to me -pout-
Posted by noa on February 20, 2004, at 18:23:56
In reply to Re: my favorite films » EscherDementian, posted by tabitha on February 20, 2004, at 16:02:03
More fave's...
After Hours (Scorcese)
--I LOVE this movie and have seen it again and again. And for those Cheech and Chong fans....they're in it. Well, just about everyone is in this movie, really....and it was set in the early days of desktop computers, when people were freaked out about their computers being scary to them, but the filmed portrayed human relationships as much more unpredictable, risky, scary, etc.Did I already mention Funny Bones? I LOVE that movie.
Did somebody mention Chevy Chase? Fletch? I always get a kick out of these, too.
Posted by Jai Narayan on February 20, 2004, at 20:06:49
In reply to I TOTALLY FORGOT » Angielala, posted by Angielala on February 20, 2004, at 8:39:23
> I forgot two of my most favorite movies!
> Rushmore & The Royal Tannebaums!!! Bill Murray rocks in them- and I have a feeling he was picked for LIT because of his roles in these two movies- Dark Comedy is the best!
LOVED THEM SO MUCH! YES YES YES....DID I SEE THAT IN A FILM...?
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