They are currently making their escape from Medieval-Land in the Bentley, and now we're in Road Warrior Country. This really is just a messy, silly movie.
Tara: Do you have any books on robots? Giles: Oh, yes, dozens. There's a lot of research to be done in order to--no, I'm lying. Haven't got squat. I just like watching Xander squirm.
'Get It Done'
Buffista Movies 7: Brides for 7 Samurai
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Sean K - Aug 23, 2009 11:05:04 am PDT #3870 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Dana - Aug 23, 2009 11:06:08 am PDT #3871 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, it's at the beginning, after they get captured, when they're barbecuing the redshirts.
Sean K - Aug 23, 2009 11:10:18 am PDT #3872 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Yeah, I was wandering in and out a little during that part of the film, because it is what it is, but I'll probably end up trying to rewatch it with a little more attention someday. Or at least try and catch the bits I've missed.
Atropa - Aug 23, 2009 11:22:19 am PDT #3873 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Have you gotten to the cannibal glam concert yet?
Oh, I loved that part of the movie. In fact, the whole movie is just a glorious mess.
Sean K - Aug 23, 2009 11:29:47 am PDT #3874 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
In fact, the whole movie is just a glorious mess.
It really, really is, and I think I kind of love it now. And if the main character were male? Or Eden was played differently? It would just be a massive suckfest.
But Rhona Mitra totally sold me on the whole package. I hope to see her in other stuff.
Sean K - Aug 23, 2009 11:30:54 am PDT #3875 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Oh! She's Not!Kate Beckensale in Rise of the Lycans. I really need to get off my ass and watch that whole series one day.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 23, 2009 1:32:05 pm PDT #3876 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Inglourious Basterds: pretty awesome. It's essentially a series of tense conversations, punctuated with bursts of violence. It actually reminded me of No Country For Old Men with the prolonged suspense. But this has more catharsis, thank goodness.
Totally agree with Strega here. And people's opinions are definitely going to come down on which side of the Tarantino fence they are on, I think.
That said, Christoph Waltz earned every accolade he's received. Just an astonishing performance (in three, no, four different languages).
And, historical accuracy way, WAY aside (like, we're in an AU here), there's something deeply, satisfyingly primal about seeing Hitler obliterated by machine gun fire. A lot.
Beverly - Aug 23, 2009 2:25:28 pm PDT #3877 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
It's definitely a throwback to Miyazaki's earlier movies - much more similar to Totoro or Kiki's Delivery Service than Mononoke or Spirited Away.
It lacked the gorgeous depth of detail the landscapes have in Totoro or Kiki, though. I think visually Totoro may be the most gorgeous animated film ever. Or, I could be completely prejudiced. Spirited Away comes closest to it.
Dana - Aug 23, 2009 5:02:35 pm PDT #3878 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Tonight's movie is "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." My favorite line of dialogue so far:
"You're going to use it to wake the Emperor, aren't you? And his Terracotta Army?"
Dana - Aug 23, 2009 5:25:04 pm PDT #3879 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh, good, the Abominable Snowmen have arrived.