They should film that story and show it every Christmas.

Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'


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Hayden - Aug 09, 2006 6:31:25 am PDT #3408 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."

I just saw Brokeback Mountain last weekend, and it was ok, but a bit Douglas Sirk-ish melodramatic for my tastes (although I'd take it over any Sirk picture in particular). Also I thought the scene with Ennis's ex was too "repression hurts people, mmmmkay?" bludgeony.

Deadwood: Saw no previews. Yes on points 2 and 3, although we don't know what Al is going to do about Wu's army. I'm presuming he originally intended them to work Hearst's mines, back when he thought Hearst was a halfway reasonable man.


Glamcookie - Aug 09, 2006 7:49:37 am PDT #3409 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

I am Corwood. It's weird to not feel the love for a movie that most people that share my taste really really love. See also Lost In Translation.


Polter-Cow - Aug 09, 2006 7:52:02 am PDT #3410 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

high-fives Gloomcookie


Frankenbuddha - Aug 09, 2006 8:14:20 am PDT #3411 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Deadwood: Heh, well maybe they WILL have Wu's army work Hearst's mines for a spell.


Glamcookie - Aug 09, 2006 8:29:27 am PDT #3412 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

gooses P-C


erikaj - Aug 09, 2006 8:32:24 am PDT #3413 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!

I thought "Brokeback" was good but somehow I missed the deep love.


Zenkitty - Aug 09, 2006 8:34:04 am PDT #3414 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I missed the deep love of Lost in Translation. I spent the whole movie going, Yes? And?


erikaj - Aug 09, 2006 8:38:02 am PDT #3415 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!

Me too, though I didn't hate it. My heartstrings are hard to work these days. The last one that did was "The Boys of Baraka".(Which I recommend to all Wire fans, in advance of the Education Season)


Glamcookie - Aug 09, 2006 8:45:26 am PDT #3416 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

The last movie that tugged the heartstrings (actually took an axe to the heartstrings) was Mysterious Skin. Beautifully made and just devastating.


Gris - Aug 09, 2006 12:51:24 pm PDT #3417 of 10001
Hey. New board.

I quite liked Mysterious Skin. I also have a hugely strong emotional reaction to Lost in Translation, as I've discussed here many times.