Buffybot ,'Dirty Girls'
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HMOG, that was a good Batman movie.
Loved it. Want it on DVD right now.
The thing that most surprised me was that everyone in the theatre got sniffly at the death of the Waynes. (I don't think I have to spoiler-font that plot point, do I?) I mean, *I* expected I would tear up at it, because I'm a big sap and easily emotionally manipulated by movies, but I didn't expect everyone ELSE in the theatre to be quietly sniffling.
My emotional reaction took me by surprise, Jilli. It's not like I haven't read the story a million times. It's just that this time it was actually sad.
Noir Alert! Noir Alert!
Nightmare Alley with Tyrone Power has finally been released on DVD after many years of being completely unavailable. This is great, super twisted carny geek noir.
And since you were wondering, my DVD Pet Peeve for Today is:
"Interactive Menus" listed as a Special Feature.
Oooh.
Mine is commentaries that are full of people saying "You know, I don't remember that." Bored now. But also, wrod.
My commentary pet peeve is when the entire commentary is filled with "and this is where this happens..." You know, I've already seen the film; I know what happens in it. I just want to learn some behind-the-scenes details, like why you cast the actors you did, or how you did that specific CGI shot. Don't tell me the dialogue, or the actions that I'm already familiar with!
You know on the Powerpuff Girl DVDs you can listen to Mojo Jojo's commmentary.
Also Seth Green's commentary on "Can't Hardly Wait" is done in a faux British accent for the first 20 minutes for no particular reason.
I advocate both of these commentary options on all upcoming Criterion Editions. You could hear the Mojo Jojo take on Jules et Jim, or FauxBrit!Seth blithering away about Eyes Without A Face.
You know on the Powerpuff Girl DVDs you can listen to Mojo Jojo's commmentary.
Keen!
I just want to learn some behind-the-scenes details, like why you cast the actors you did, or how you did that specific CGI shot. Don't tell me the dialogue, or the actions that I'm already familiar with!
Absolutely. The LotR commentaries spoiled me but good. I also love hearing why the directors, etc. made certain creative decisions in lieu of others.
I just saw Batman Begins. It was completely awesome. That is all.