I'm really curious about Audition, but if I see it I can't unsee it and I'm afraid I might want to. Me and horror, it's not a happy relationship.
See how I'm not punching him? I think I've grown.
Mal ,'Shindig'
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-t - Oct 20, 2009 9:18:03 pm PDT #4483 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Amy - Oct 21, 2009 4:12:27 am PDT #4484 of 30000
Because books.
Audition has an interesting premise, but I can't watch torture like that. Misery was about as much torture as I can handle.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 21, 2009 4:17:44 am PDT #4485 of 30000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I saw Last Days of Disco, and Audition is in my voluminous "to be watched" pile.
Now that I think of it, I picked up Last Days when it got released by Criterion, so I own that one too.
Gris - Oct 21, 2009 4:54:14 am PDT #4486 of 30000
Hey. New board.
I've seen Adventureland.
I want to see Audition, but I also don't want to.
Theodosia - Oct 21, 2009 5:47:26 am PDT #4487 of 30000
'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"
Zombieland made me want to check out Adventureland, seriously, because the actor is just that good.
Polter-Cow - Oct 21, 2009 5:54:29 am PDT #4488 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
He reminded me of a taller Michael Cera. But I've heard good things about Adventureland.
I saw Funny Games last night. It was...strange. And not as interesting as I'd hoped. The meta moments didn't elevate the film above its base premise.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 21, 2009 5:59:42 am PDT #4489 of 30000
"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
Last Days of Disco is the only one from that list I've seen, and I've not only watched it multiple times but also own the soundtrack.
I just don't think I'm made of stern enough stuff to enjoy Audition.
Amy - Oct 21, 2009 6:02:48 am PDT #4490 of 30000
Because books.
I thought Columbus *was* Michael Cera for a few minutes. Oops. But yeah, I wanted to see Adventureland when it came out, and just didn't get there. I really liked the look of it.
I saw Funny Games last night. It was...strange. And not as interesting as I'd hoped. The meta moments didn't elevate the film above its base premise.
I thought about putting that one in our queue but the reviews turned me off. Plus, I didn't love the fact that their kid is there for the whole thing, apparently? Some things I can't watch easily.
Polter-Cow - Oct 21, 2009 6:12:43 am PDT #4491 of 30000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Yeah, I thought it'd be an interesting movie to watch after The Strangers, but it's very different. It's still people terrorizing a couple for no reason, but it's not scary. It's more...unnerving. Because the two guys are so polite. It's amusing sometimes. But, yes, the trailers never seemed to mention or show it, but their kid is part of it too. I was intrigued by the promise of fourth-wall-breaking, but it only happens a few times.
Laga - Oct 21, 2009 7:30:53 am PDT #4492 of 30000
You should know I'm a big deal in the Resistance.
I wish I could unwatch Hostel 2 so (judging from the discussion) neither Audition nor Funny Games is for me. Misery was already on my 'no' pile and it's pointless anyway since popular culture has already spoiled the whole plot for me.