I would find myself liking Moulin Rogue, then one of those modern songs would start and it would throw me out utterly as I heard the song in my head in the original version and I'd be distracted by "Why that song? Is this something that's supposed to be hip? Were they too cheap to write their own songs? I don't get it. Elton John/Sting/etc. did it better." Plus I was going "Isn't this La Traviata? Or is it Il Trovatore? I wonder if she dies of consump--yup, there she goes."
Mal: You want to tell me how come there's a statue of you here looking at me like I owe him something? Jayne: Wishing I could, Captain.
'Jaynestown'
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Connie Neil - May 07, 2009 2:42:50 pm PDT #1076 of 30000
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erikaj - May 07, 2009 2:44:54 pm PDT #1077 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
Ok, a few I hate as much as you...one or two I still like, and a few are "At the time, I thought they were cool, then I got over it." I'm not telling which were which.
le nubian - May 07, 2009 2:55:18 pm PDT #1078 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Dude, you had me until you made fun of "Memento." I'm a straight up Nolan groupie, created by that movie. I have the special boxed set where you have to play a game to see the movie forward.
Steph L. - May 07, 2009 2:58:14 pm PDT #1079 of 30000
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe
Man, Moulin Rouge is a big huge mess of a film that didn't know if it wanted to be a comedy, a satire, a tragi-romantic drama, or a musical.
But for all its flaws, it went HUGE, and I can forgive flaws when they're so bombastic and over the top.
Plus, it's probably the most visually stunning film I've ever seen.
Dana - May 07, 2009 3:00:08 pm PDT #1080 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I love Moulin Rouge. And Memento. I'm okay with hating everything else on that list, though.
§ ita § - May 07, 2009 3:03:51 pm PDT #1081 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I didn't even see Memento on that list, so strong are my feelings for it.
Juliebird - May 07, 2009 3:04:40 pm PDT #1082 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Hated every inch of Moulin Rouge.
I could watch Signs over and over and over. I love the creepy sounds, the mood, the family dynamic, screw the rest.
Used to love Dead Poets, now the almost-end just pisses me off. Suicide? That was the only way out? How melodramatic. Run away and join the circus, f***wad. (Still, fantastic score. A good score redeems many movies for me.)
Polter-Cow - May 07, 2009 3:05:22 pm PDT #1083 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I have the special boxed set where you have to play a game to see the movie forward.
Is that the collector's edition that's set up to look like his patient files? I have it but haven't played with it.
Like you, I am a Nolan groupie. I still need to see Following. I bought it on VHS years ago. But I also lent out my VCR last year and haven't gotten it back.
juliana - May 07, 2009 3:10:45 pm PDT #1084 of 30000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
But for all its flaws, it went HUGE, and I can forgive flaws when they're so bombastic and over the top.
Yes, this. I generally FF MR right after Tango de Roxanne up until the big final show scene (Hindi Sad Diamonds), because I cannot deal with Christian's issues (with possibly a stop for Show Must Go On, because I am a sucker for Queen). Up until then, though, I am All Over It. So pretty! So fabulous!
DavidS - May 07, 2009 3:12:18 pm PDT #1085 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Here's Part One of my list of Worst Movies Ever:
That list is meaningless! It doesn't have either The Goonies or Funny Car Summer on it. (My two least favorite filmgoing experiences.)
Also, I like Memento, NBK (it's not supposed to be deep), and Moulin Rouge (it's not supposed to be deep. Dude, haven't you studied "the finish fetish"? Shiny surfaces.)