it is OUT OF CONTROL.
Man, just ascend already.
Willow ,'Chosen'
Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
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le nubian - Mar 06, 2009 6:56:04 pm PST #250 of 30000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Juliebird - Mar 06, 2009 6:56:52 pm PST #251 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
ah, yes, ita, that was my chicas other comment: her boyfriend and guy friends were a bit discomfited by the presence of the blue bits.
Atropa - Mar 06, 2009 7:17:39 pm PST #252 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
The scene that Jessica referenced above with the music accompaniment made me laugh out loud in the theater, but I actually think that the director intended the scene to be that cheesy.
that was the impression I got, too.
I was quite pleased with Watchmen, overall. I felt it was very faithful to the graphic novel. It was interesting that the feeling (that I always had) of not being very emotionally involved with the novel was kind of amplified by the movie. It was fascinating to watch, and the visuals were great, but I never felt myself being completely absorbed by my interest in the story and the characters.
Ailleann - Mar 06, 2009 7:42:04 pm PST #253 of 30000
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Just got back too. I knew that reading the graphic novel before seeing the movie was a mistake, but I didn't listen to myself. I feel like I can't quite articulate my issues yet. I thought I would have a few nits to pick, I didn't think I'd walk out disliking the film to the point of almost hating it.
Things I will say: I don't think Zack Snyder read the same book I did. I think almost every musical choice was a misstep. I think that the blue penis action was, while accurate, also a misstep, because that's all the audience could think about whenever it was onscreen. Everything about the Jupiter women makes me want to punch something. I think the change in the ending was not only unnecessary, but missed the entire point in a big way. In a way that kind of makes me really angry.
It's a lovely stand of trees, but it's in a completely different forest, if that metaphor makes any sense.
eta: sorry about that.
Ailleann - Mar 06, 2009 8:28:07 pm PST #254 of 30000
vanguard of the socialist Hollywood liberal homosexualist agenda
Haha, sorry that I killed the thread!
Hayden - Mar 06, 2009 9:02:55 pm PST #255 of 30000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
In what may be her finest hour, Dana Stevens at Slate dropped the term "dangling azure wang."
DavidS - Mar 06, 2009 9:04:52 pm PST #256 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
In what may be her finest hour, Dana Stevens at Slate dropped the term "dangling azure wang."
I don't know. That's a little fruity. How about "pendulous sapphire johnson."
Hayden - Mar 06, 2009 9:08:37 pm PST #257 of 30000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
That's close to the wording from our man at the Screengrab, Scott Von Doviak, who came up with "pendulous blue schlong."
DavidS - Mar 06, 2009 9:15:35 pm PST #258 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
That's close to the wording from our man at the Screengrab, Scott Von Doviak, who came up with "pendulous blue schlong."
I'm now leaning towards "Saphire Schlongs of Pure Love."
Polter-Cow - Mar 06, 2009 9:16:58 pm PST #259 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The control group—the two who hadn't read the book—really liked the movie.
Those of us who have read the book are confused about our opinions because the movie adhered so goddamn closely to the book. Aileann, I feel similarly about the music choices. Some of them worked, but most of them felt out-of-place and wrong and weird. I think I liked the movie for the most part, but...I don't know, I have to think about it.