I have Crash on DVD. I'ma watch it this weekend. I talked to Former Boss, who gets the Academy Screeners. I told her I always miss her the most this time of year.
And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.
Angelus ,'Damage'
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Aims - Jan 31, 2006 9:52:44 am PST #236 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Cashmere - Jan 31, 2006 10:00:31 am PST #237 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I loved Crash, anvils and all. I'm glad Matt Dillion got a nom.
Recently watched movies include: Broken Flowers and while I liked most of it, the ending was LAME. I didn't expect that. Also watched Lord of War--which was also lame. I DID expect that.
I've seen a clip of the sex scene from Underworld Evolution online. I'm going to a matinee tomorrow while Owen's at the sitter.
DavidS - Jan 31, 2006 10:11:03 am PST #238 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I really need to get that Val Lewton DVD set.
Guess what I got for xmas.
I particularly love "Curse of the Cat People" because it's so very peculiar.
It is that. And both you and Matt are correct that (a) it has a sinister undertone and (b) nothing much happens. It's a very short movie, and the very first directorial credit for Robert Wise. He was interviewed before he died about it, and they ran it after his death this fall on TCM. He had an amazing career. I know the auteur theorists had a low opinion of him, but he did so many cool movies! Shit, he was an editor on Citizen Kane. He did The Haunting! Curse of the Cat People! Worked with Val Lewton and Orson Welles! Cool noirs too.
Hipsters just couldn't forgive him for Sound of Music.
Sean K - Jan 31, 2006 10:15:35 am PST #239 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I usually read this blog for the comics content, but this post makes me want to run and see both movies, even more than usual.
“Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passing.”
Holy carp that line gives me chills just thinking about it. What an incredible movie.
Dana - Jan 31, 2006 10:21:56 am PST #240 of 10001
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
Someone asked about the Best Picture and Director noms, and I just read this on Yahoo:
It was the first time since 1981 that the same five movies were nominated for directing and best picture.
Aims - Jan 31, 2006 10:22:40 am PST #241 of 10001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
“Jean Louise, stand up. Your father's passing.”
I'm still pissed I missed meeting Harper Lee last fall.
DavidS - Jan 31, 2006 10:26:18 am PST #242 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm getting a Hoffman/Huffman vibe for best actor and actress.
Frankenbuddha - Jan 31, 2006 10:28:17 am PST #243 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Shit, he was an editor on Citizen Kane. He did The Haunting! Curse of the Cat People! Worked with Val Lewton and Orson Welles! Cool noirs too.
Hec (and any other interested parties), for Robert Wise, if you haven't, you really need to see THE SETUP. It's in one of the noir box sets that's out there, but it's probably also in a stand alone somewhere, and it's just amazing. Basically a real time story about a boxing match that's supposed to be fixed.
Scorcese co-commentaries with I want to say Wise, but I'm not 100% sure it was Wise (definitely Scorcese, though). I think they were done separately, but it's still interesting.
Kathy A - Jan 31, 2006 10:41:42 am PST #244 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
TKaM is probably the best book-to-film adaptation ever. On the commentary, the director points out that the only big added scene was the one after Atticus put the kids to bed, and Scout asks Jem about their mother. As the oh-so-sad-to-listen-to questions continue on, the camera pans out to Atticus sitting on the porch, listening just as we are. Peck's face is just heartbreaking to watch.
lisah - Jan 31, 2006 10:51:46 am PST #245 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
I'm getting a Hoffman/Huffman vibe for best actor and actress.
I'm down with the Hoffman part. I haven't seen Transamerica so I shouldn't judge but I'm really pulling for Reese Witherspoon. I just loved her so much as June Carter Cash.