Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


Buffista Movies 3: Panned and Scanned  

A place to talk about movies--Old and new, good and bad, high art and high cheese. It's the place to place your kittens on the award winners, gossip about upcoming fims and discuss DVD releases and extras. Spoiler policy: White font all plot-related discussion until a movie's been in wide release two weeks, and keep the major HSQ in white font until two weeks after the video/DVD release.


Sean K - Mar 14, 2005 8:42:44 am PST #9962 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

I'm going to give Rodriguez the props, since in everything I've read, it was his choice.

Fair enough. Though I can't imagine how, since Miller was right there, it was made without some input from him.

Quentin was there just to be Quentin, I imagine.

Sean, did you see it at the theater? Or online? Because I want to know what it looks like on the big screen.

On TV, during the Simpsons. I too would like to know how it looks on the big screen.


Sean K - Mar 14, 2005 8:43:41 am PST #9963 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Serial:

I'm going to give Rodriguez the props, since in everything I've read, it was his choice.

Not to mention that Miller should get some props in there somewhere for having done the drawings that Rodriguez chose to emulate, n'est pas?


§ ita § - Mar 14, 2005 8:45:40 am PST #9964 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Not to mention that Miller should get some props in there somewhere for having done the drawings that Rodriguez chose to emulate

Well, if I was giving props for creating the visuals, I'd give them to Miller. But I'm not. Rodriguez's insistence on sticking to source material is reflected in the adherence to visuals, and in making sure Frank Miller was right up in the project.

For that I give Robert props. Doesn't take anything away from Miller -- his good works are other.


Sean K - Mar 14, 2005 8:46:32 am PST #9965 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Sure, just get all specific and stuff.


Steph L. - Mar 14, 2005 8:48:14 am PST #9966 of 10001
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Sure, just get all specific and stuff.

She's tricksy like that.


erikaj - Mar 14, 2005 8:48:34 am PST #9967 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!

Hayden,cool! Can you believe the HFQ?!(Dude, it's a gritty show and I was manifestly surprised,I thought there could be an upgrade, profanity-wise.) And I want it in my obit that I taught David Simon the expression HSQ although he's been applying the skill for a very long time. Been watching season 2 again, but stopped for a bit because Frank Sobatka makes me cry like a little girl. Guess I need crimping up, still. Maybe it was even "HMFSHQ" Damn, that's The Bomb. I've done everything I can do but get on my knees to save it...would that be solicitation...Levy would know. "I'm like a marriage counselor...here so he remembers to bring flowers and she remembers to suck a little cock." It would be funny, if not terribly productive, if Simon brings a bouquet to the next sit-down with the brass.


Gandalfe - Mar 14, 2005 8:52:55 am PST #9968 of 10001
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.

Quentin was there just to be Quentin, I imagine.

From IMDB about this:

Robert Rodriguez scored Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) for $1. Quentin Tarantino said he would repay him by directing a segment of this movie for $1. Tarantino, a vocal proponent of film-over-digital, has said that he was curious to get hands-on experience with the HD cameras which Rodriguez lauds. When asked about his experience, Tarantino merely replied, "Mission Accomplished."


erikaj - Mar 14, 2005 9:07:59 am PST #9969 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!

There was one beat the mean streets of Balmer couldn't prepare Simon for, Hayden. Fandom. There's no Kevlar for that, bunk. Reaction to Specific Major Plot Point? Majorly crazy...


Frankenbuddha - Mar 14, 2005 9:24:46 am PST #9970 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Sean, did you see it at the theater? Or online? Because I want to know what it looks like on the big screen.

Not Sean, but I saw a preview on the big screen before THE AVIATOR and it looked effing amazing. I think my entire verbal reaction was "Oh HELL yeah!" followed by a full-on laugh of appreciation.


DavidS - Mar 14, 2005 9:46:35 am PST #9971 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Or Buffista Movies IV: Straight To Video?

Ooh, I like this.

erika and Hayden pimpage has moved The Wire up on the list of must-own DVD sets.

I have been by Frank Miller's apartment to pick up art from him. t /comic book namedropping