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Buffista Movies 5: Development Hell

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Scrappy - Nov 10, 2006 6:49:28 am PST #5619 of 10001

Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

Went to Volver last night and loved it. I am a total sucker for all things Almodovar and I don't think this is his best film, but it was still FABULOUS. Penelope Cruz deserves all the oscar buzz and the rest of the cast is amazing.

ETA: saw the History Boys trailer last night and can't wait to see it! Glad to hear it's as good as I hoped it would be.

SailAweigh - Nov 10, 2006 7:24:38 am PST #5620 of 10001

Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Robin, that's good news. I want to see Volver on the big screen. I don't think I've ever seen one of Almodovar's films first run and I'd really like to.

Jessica - Nov 10, 2006 7:30:35 am PST #5621 of 10001

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Volver is terrific. Agreed that it's not Almodovar's best, but mostly because it's so weirdly accessible and linear compared to what I expect from him -- if it were any other director, I'd have a completely different reaction to it, you know?

And Penelope Cruz has never looked better, ever. Yowza. (Though Pedro does admit that he padded her butt to make her look more voluptuous.)

Jessica - Nov 10, 2006 7:32:26 am PST #5622 of 10001

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

PS, this thread has earwormed me with the Totoro theme. It's so bouncy!

Glamcookie - Nov 10, 2006 8:40:06 am PST #5623 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

Totoro To-tor-o!

Agreed on Penelope's hotness. GF said, "THAT was a butt pad??" Pretty nuts!

Jessica - Nov 10, 2006 8:48:14 am PST #5624 of 10001

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

It is my dearest wish that she remain in Spain eating paella until her real butt looks that good. Hollywood is just plain bad for her.

Glamcookie - Nov 10, 2006 8:51:27 am PST #5625 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

Seriously. I wonder that she doesn't see herself on-screen in this film and go, "Dayumn! I look GOOD! Eff this Hollywood anorexic crap."

Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 10, 2006 9:00:48 am PST #5626 of 10001

"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

At least Salma Hayek appears to have said just that.

Glamcookie - Nov 10, 2006 9:03:51 am PST #5627 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

Mmmmm, Salma. When is the Penelope/Salma cowgirl movie coming? And can they please make out in it? Please?

Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 10, 2006 10:03:12 am PST #5628 of 10001

"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

I loved the spate of awards shows this year where there'd be a dozen indistinguishable blonde skeletons in champagne dresses (or umbrella sleeves, whichever) and then Salma rocking a brilliant red or turquoise dress.

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