I saw it too, but I didn't like it. I think it may be a very good movie, but there was so much about it that bothered me, and I couldn't tell if it was coming from Cronenberg or the characters. (The characterization of the wife had me spitting nails, but since the film is told almost completely through the husband's POV, it was impossible for me to figure out whether I should be angry at Viggo for thinking of her that way, or Cronenberg for writing her that way.)
Angel: Is that what you think you are--a hero? Spike: Saved the world didn't I? Angel: Once. Talk to me after you've done it a couple more times.
'Destiny'
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Jessica - Oct 04, 2005 6:05:23 am PDT #7712 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Frankenbuddha - Oct 04, 2005 6:47:24 am PDT #7713 of 10002
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
The characterization of the wife had me spitting nails, but since the film is told almost completely through the husband's POV, it was impossible for me to figure out whether I should be angry at Viggo for thinking of her that way, or Cronenberg for writing her that way.
That's probably unresolvable since Cronenberg's major area of interest since VIDEODROME onward has been how an individual's perception shapes that individual's reality, whatever passes for objective reality be damned.
Kalshane - Oct 04, 2005 1:16:59 pm PDT #7714 of 10002
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
Huh. Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh named as Executive Producers of "Halo" movie. [link]
Polter-Cow - Oct 04, 2005 5:09:34 pm PDT #7715 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
That's probably unresolvable since Cronenberg's major area of interest since VIDEODROME onward has been how an individual's perception shapes that individual's reality, whatever passes for objective reality be damned.
Huh. That theme is fascinating to me. I don't think I've seen a Cronenberg film other than eXistenZ, which I loved.
DavidS - Oct 04, 2005 5:35:24 pm PDT #7716 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Huh. That theme is fascinating to me. I don't think I've seen a Cronenberg film other than eXistenZ, which I loved.
You need to see Videodrome. Also a key cyberpunk text. Also, young Debby Harry.
Gandalfe - Oct 04, 2005 5:51:54 pm PDT #7717 of 10002
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
Also, young Debby Harry.
Also, IIRC, young NAKED Debbie Harry.
Gandalfe - Oct 04, 2005 5:55:18 pm PDT #7718 of 10002
The generation that could change the world is still looking for its car keys.
I don't think I've seen a Cronenberg film other than eXistenZ, which I loved.
The Fly.
Strega - Oct 04, 2005 6:53:17 pm PDT #7719 of 10002
Rabid!
P.M. Marc - Oct 04, 2005 7:10:29 pm PDT #7720 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Dead Ringers!
Which I still think was Jeremy Irons' best work.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 04, 2005 7:28:14 pm PDT #7721 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
The Brood!