Wow--the Flick Filosopher really hated Knocked Up! She wasn't a fan of 40 Year Old Virgin either, but this one she found truly offensive.
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Kathy A - Jun 01, 2007 2:19:22 pm PDT #8901 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
JZ - Jun 01, 2007 2:20:23 pm PDT #8902 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
I was already embarrassingly eager to see Knocked Up just because of the cast, but the Sturges comparison and Corwood's big literate love seal the deal.
Also, Seth Rogen was on our local radio morning show this morning. Highlights:
Host: So, this is kind of a surprising role for you, being the romantic lead --
Seth (mock huffy): I take offense at that! I mean, yeah. I mean, how do you mean?
Host: You don't look like a romantic lead. You look like the friend, the buddy, the stoner.
Seth: Well, I've noticed that in real life most people are the friend, the buddy, the stoner.
Host: This feels like a new direction Hollywood is going in, though.
Seth: Oh, I think weird Jewish guy gets hot blonde chick is a well-established Hollywood genre. I just happen to be the next guy in line.
eta: Wow, Kathy! Most unfortuitous cross-post ever! I usually like the FF, but I think I'm going to look forward to this anyway, just a little.
P.M. Marc - Jun 01, 2007 2:25:35 pm PDT #8903 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Wow--the Flick Filosopher really hated Knocked Up! She wasn't a fan of 40 Year Old Virgin either, but this one she found truly offensive.
Heh. I'm tempted to see it now, just to see if it would ping me that way, because the ads ping me that way, even though I have a love/hate relationship with the accidental baby trope.
Kathy A - Jun 01, 2007 2:30:41 pm PDT #8904 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I really hate the whole "immature man is forced to grow up" subgenre of film, just because the immature man type is my worst nightmare (sad to say, one of my stepbrothers is stuck in that mode, even though he's rapidly approaching 40).
It's second only to the Humiliation Humor Film in my detestation/uncomfortableness-meter. I did not enjoy Meet the Parents because of all the crap they put the Ben Stiller character through.
Laga - Jun 01, 2007 2:35:13 pm PDT #8905 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I did not enjoy Meet the Parents because of all the crap they put the Ben Stiller character through.
Seriously! If you really love the guy, you know how your father is and you elope!
erikaj - Jun 01, 2007 2:35:41 pm PDT #8906 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Flick Philosopher: Does anything have to be wrong with anyone who drives their loved ones insane? I'm just saying.
juliana - Jun 01, 2007 2:46:11 pm PDT #8907 of 10001
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
If you really love the guy, you know how your father is and you elope!
Um, not only that, but you help him navigate your family, and you warn him ahead of time about potential pitfalls. GAH, I hated that movie.
Hayden - Jun 01, 2007 5:05:31 pm PDT #8908 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
That's the only Flick Filosopher piece I've ever read, but based on it, I'm a little less than impressed with her ability to separate what appear to be her deep personal issues with relationships from the story on screen.
§ ita § - Jun 01, 2007 5:44:25 pm PDT #8909 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I found the piece pretty funny, which may not have been her intent. But I have similar issues, ones which probably would make Knocked Up leave a more sour taste in my mouth than The Prestige. Assuming we're asked to get past what she seems to think the film wants us to celebrate.
Cashmere - Jun 01, 2007 5:58:11 pm PDT #8910 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Just got back from seeing Knocked Up. So. Fucking. Hilarious. And sweet.