I think Hilary Swank was absorbing most of my irritation.
Oh totally, but I expect her to suck. Not a fan.
Wash: Were I unwed, I would take you in a manly fashion. Kaylee: 'Cause I'm pretty? Wash: 'Cause you're pretty.
'Heart Of Gold'
The Minearverse 5: Closer to the Earth, Further from the Ax
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Glamcookie - Nov 25, 2007 1:27:57 am PST #8454 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
Fay - Nov 25, 2007 2:44:53 am PST #8455 of 10001
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
I didn't feel compelled to seek out a synopsis of the movie to figure out what the fuck I just watched.
I'm so glad to hear it wasn't just me! I mean, jings, I am all about narrative. Following plots? SO not normally problematic for me. And I'm good with long stories too. But with Black Dahlia... well, I appreciated the fact that it all looked pretty, and the conceit of using period-esque transitions was vaguely charming, but when the damn thing finally meandered to its conclusion I was left staring at the screen and wondering what had actually happened, and why I was supposed to give a damn.
(edited for excessive use of bolding.)
Juliebird - Nov 25, 2007 5:53:22 am PST #8456 of 10001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Wow, Black Dahlia is the only movie I can remember having to look up after to figure it out. Also, hated it.
I had a dream last night that I was watching an old B&W movie with Cary Grant that was revolutionary. There was even a full-on butt shot for some reason. I was watching it with my parents, and suddenly it turned into a spouse-swapping movie, with Cary Grant making a move on the old man after joking that the old man's wife was gonna run off with Cary Grant's young wife. And then my parents got up and walked out and I didn't get to see the end.
Scrappy - Nov 25, 2007 6:42:43 am PST #8457 of 10001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Zodiac was too too TOO long. I did love the final look the guy gives in there hardware store, though. Chilling.
tiggy - Nov 25, 2007 12:23:56 pm PST #8458 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
count me as one of the weird ones who LOVED Zodiac. it was slow, but it also kept me on the edge of my seat.
Kristen - Nov 25, 2007 1:38:11 pm PST #8459 of 10001
I just saw the General Lee!
Polgara and I were at Mel's, when someone drove by in a General Lee. As we were driving back to my house, I spotted it parked at the Coffee Bean. I made Polgara pull in and take a photo. It went something like this:
Me: PULL INTO THE COFFEE BEAN!
Polgara: Wha?
Me: It's the General Lee! You can take a picture!
Polgara: We don't have to pull in. I can get a photo from here.
Me: Pull in anyway. It's clearly a SIGN that I should have a latte.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 25, 2007 2:28:47 pm PST #8460 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
Or some moonshine.
Laga - Nov 25, 2007 4:14:22 pm PST #8461 of 10001
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
Negotiating~ma to the writers and be~reasonable~fer~chrissakes~ma to the studios.
evil jimi - Nov 25, 2007 10:49:09 pm PST #8462 of 10001
Lurching from one disaster to the next.
That's disappointing about The Black Dahlia because the book is really excellent.
Polter-Cow - Nov 26, 2007 6:33:21 am PST #8463 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Dare We Hope a Deal Has Been Struck?
As the WGA strike begins its 4th week, I've been told positive news about today's resumption of contract talks between the writers and the producers. So positive, in fact, that I'm almost fearful to post it. But here goes: a very reliable source tells me that there appears to be a deal seemingly in place between both sides.
"It's already done, basically," the insider describes. That's because of the weeks worth of groundwork by the Hollywood agents working the writers guild leadership on one side, and the studio and network moguls on the other. I was told not to expect an agreement this week. But my source thought it was possible that the strike could be settled before Christmas.