No R-rated movies for the Coraline previews -- we got one for Monsters Vs. Aliens, which does look promising. And I heard no crying children during the movie itself, but then Bay Staters are tough, sensible folk who either raise brave children or leave the easily-scared ones home.
Oh, at first it was confusing. Just the idea of computers was like — whoa! I'm eleven hundred years old! I had trouble adjusting to the idea of Lutherans.
Anya ,'Get It Done'
Buffista Movies 6: lies and videotape
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Theodosia - Feb 09, 2009 2:19:03 am PST #9894 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Tom Scola - Feb 09, 2009 2:21:46 am PST #9895 of 10000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
My theater had both a crying baby, and then other people yelling at the parents to take the baby outside.
Amy - Feb 09, 2009 5:49:17 am PST #9896 of 10000
Because books.
Yeah, we had previews for Monsters vs. Aliens, 9, and Up! at Coraline yesterday.
megan walker - Feb 09, 2009 6:58:01 am PST #9897 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
My theater had both a crying baby, and then other people yelling at the parents to take the baby outside.
Court Street?
Tom Scola - Feb 09, 2009 7:02:39 am PST #9898 of 10000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Prospect Park, actually.
megan walker - Feb 09, 2009 7:19:15 am PST #9899 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Oh, even worse (for loudness and yelling).
Made a lot of progress on the Oscar blitz this week. In addition to Wanted and The Reader, I have now seen Frost/Nixon, The Duchess, and Man on Wire.
The Duchess was a travesty of history but had pretty, pretty costumes. It was a bit disconcerting to see Charles Grey played by Willoughby though.
Man on Wire was just such an amazing story I can't honestly say whether it was a "good" documentary. I pratically had vertigo watching it though.
I enjoyed Frost/Nixon more than I thought I would. I've never seen the full interviews, so I've Netflixed them.
I must admit that I'm sort of bummed that 2 of the BP nominees are run-of-the-mill biopics. The acting in both is great, but I just can't get thrilled about either one. If I had to vote (not having seen Benjamin Button because it's too damn long), I would probably pick Slumdog over The Reader, but barely.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 09, 2009 7:52:55 am PST #9900 of 10000
"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
Wait, Wanted has an Oscar nomination for something? What, most egregious use of slow motion effects in an action movie?
Jessica - Feb 09, 2009 7:57:25 am PST #9901 of 10000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Sound editing, I believe.
Kathy A - Feb 09, 2009 7:59:46 am PST #9902 of 10000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
A little late for this, but I'm totally on the "loving Ladyhawke" bandwagon!! There are so many quotable lines (mostly by Phillipe) that are roaringly hilarious after you take them in.
Although one of my favorite little bits is when he distracts some kids to steal shoes, and as he walks away, you hear the little girl saying "He's taking Daddy's shoes!" in this "I can't believe he's doing that" tone of voice that's so adorable and cracks me up every time.
Phillipe and Navarre have a great rapport, and having Leo McKern as the monk is brilliant casting--he hits every note of his performance perfectly. Michelle Pfeiffer is suitably gorgeous and ingenue-y in the role that you think any beautiful woman could play Isabeau, but then you see her confront the bishop, and she is also perfect.
megan walker - Feb 09, 2009 8:20:06 am PST #9903 of 10000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Wait, Wanted has an Oscar nomination for something? What, most egregious use of slow motion effects in an action movie?
Sound and sound editing. Watching it knowing that one totally sees why. There are lots of cool uses of sound in that movie.