I'm in favor of raging mobs and would help light the torches.
'Harm's Way'
Buffista Movies 5: Development Hell
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It's not too bad...not as funny as I was hoping for, but not something I'd turn the channel on.
Yeah, that sums it up. I like what they were trying to do, I think, and the movie they ended up making is an okay way to pass an hour and half.
I finally got around to seeing Pan's Labyrinth and I am totally stunned. I think it is right up there with Belle et Le Bete and just a few other totally excellent fantasy films ever. I'll have to watch a few more times to be sure.
Mirrormask touched me much more than I expected it would and certain moments of it kind of travel with me. Whenever I sense that someone isn't being altogether truthful, I want to ask, "Is that half of a brick? That's a half brick isn't it?"
Last night we rented Grey Gardens, the Maylses brothers documentary that was recently made into a B'way musical. It was amazing, stunning. The commentary (it's a Criterion release) was probably the best commentary I've ever listened to. I feel like these kinds of movies aren't being made anymore, and it's a shame. I want to watch it again. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes documentaries but hasn't seen it yet.
I love Grey Gardens. It's completely absorbing and fascinating and it sticks with you for a long time after.
It's not one of those "Mad Hot Ballroom" movies where a camera is turned on completely average people who charm with their averageness-- these women were made to have a film about them. What a glorious combination of subject and filmmaker(s).
I've never seen it, but Gimme Shelter is one of my favorite movies, so I'll check it out.
I think you'd like it since you like Gates of Heaven as well.
Double whammy! It's already on my Netflix list.