I would put M*A*S*H among Altman's greats. Just wipe the TV Series (which I liked a lot, buts it's a whole different vibe) out of your mind. The film is a really good dark political comedy with a great array of characters and performances.
Gunn: You saying popping mama threw you a beating? Lorne: Kid Vicious did the heavy lifting. Cordy just mwah-ha-ha'd at us.
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Scrappy - Jul 05, 2007 10:18:08 am PDT #9918 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Sean K - Jul 05, 2007 11:35:39 am PDT #9919 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Ratatouille has really stuck with me. I'm seriously in love with this movie. I think right now one of my favorite parts was the villain who becomes a hero aspect of it. It's bringing me great joy. I even got a little weepy at the Anton Ego flashes back to being a little boy at the doorway with skinned knees segment.
This movie, in ways that I'm still working out, absolutely captures that special, intimate relationship we all have with food. I have to see it again soon.
Hayden - Jul 05, 2007 12:57:25 pm PDT #9920 of 10001
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I don't like M*A*S*H as much as Robin, but I can see why some people do. And I really hope I didn't make anyone feel bad about not loving Kurosawa, because people for damn sure have wildly varying experiences of cinema (or any other aesthetics) depending on what brought them to that moment and what happens during their experience. The fact that my opinions are clearly and objectively the best and most infallable opinions ever shouldn't detract from anyone's ability to tell me I'm full of horseshit.
DavidS - Jul 05, 2007 1:29:03 pm PDT #9921 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Sean, Emmett and I just got back form Ratatouille.
Really enjoyed it, though I'm not sure about the villain-to-hero thing you allude to. Is that the father? Or Anton? I too was moved by Anton's flashback, as well as the interesting speech he gets about the function of criticism at the end. Okay, now I'm sure you mean Anton as the villain-redeemed.
I also liked the realism of the staff quitting. No way they're working in Rat Kitchen. And Linguini *almost* becomes worthy of Collette's affection by his mensch-like defense of his Little Chef.
I also liked that Remy and Linguini can't talk to each other.
Too bad I won't ever get a Happy Meals toy with rats on it, though.
Laga - Jul 05, 2007 1:47:16 pm PDT #9922 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I watched Kurosawa on a 21" screen.
I wonder if Ratatouille will lead to an increase in pet rat ownership? It's certainly led to an increase in my desire to cook ratatouille.
Jessica - Jul 05, 2007 2:20:52 pm PDT #9923 of 10001
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
It's certainly led to an increase in my desire to cook ratatouille.
I just saw a thing on the news about how ratatouille orders are up at French restaurants since the movie came out.
DavidS - Jul 05, 2007 2:52:29 pm PDT #9924 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I just saw a thing on the news about how ratatouille orders are up at French restaurants since the movie came out.
Wasn't the ratatouille in the movie a tarted up variation on some arabic dish? Still ratatouille but way fancier.
DavidS - Jul 05, 2007 2:52:50 pm PDT #9925 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Though I am curious to see how it's being reviewed in France...
Laga - Jul 05, 2007 2:53:42 pm PDT #9926 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I dunno. I must confess that when I say I want to make ratatouille what I really want to make is pisto manchego. That's spanish for ratatouille.
Laga - Jul 05, 2007 3:20:57 pm PDT #9927 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
grape nuts: I caught some of Tomcats on TV last night and it finally dawned on me that she is a terrible actress. She sure is nice to look at, though. Is there anything she's good in?