I saw Precious last night. The performances were really good, and Mo'Nique is definitely going to get Oscar nominated, but I found the film remarkably uninvolving considering the subject matter. I am very glad I saw it, but it just didn't move me. We were comparing it to the Brazilian film City of God, which was also about horrifying poverty and abuse, and that film felt that it drew me deep inside the story and characters, rather than showing me the events. It got right inside my heart and Precious didn't.
Oh, yeah. There was this time I was pinned down by this guy that played left tackle for varsity... Well, at least he used to before he was a vampire... Anyway, he had this really, really thick neck, and all I had was a little, little Exact-O knife ... You're not loving this story.
Buffy ,'Beneath You'
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Scrappy - Nov 08, 2009 8:09:18 am PST #4863 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
DebetEsse - Nov 08, 2009 9:43:34 am PST #4864 of 30000
Woe to the fucking wicked.
t sits by Seska
Interesting, Scrappy. It's been all over the radio lately. I probably wouldn't see it in theatres, anyway. It will be interesting how people like it. Given the people involved and the lineage of the film, I would imagine that people would be inclined to review it favorably.
Gris - Nov 08, 2009 10:53:51 am PST #4865 of 30000
Hey. New board.
I couldn't stand Wicked the book. Hates Gregory maguire I do. Hates him.
The musical is fun.
megan walker - Nov 08, 2009 10:58:43 am PST #4866 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Gris is me.
tommyrot - Nov 08, 2009 11:23:51 am PST #4867 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
So I just saw Let the Right One In. I think this may be my new all-time favorite vampire movie.
Also, check out these cool dolls: [link]
Atropa - Nov 08, 2009 11:28:26 am PST #4868 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
So I just saw Let the Right One In. I think this may be my new all-time favorite vampire movie.
Wasn't it great? However, I feel the book was even better than the movie. Waaaaay more disturbing.
Also, check out these cool dolls:
I feel moved to remind people that my birthday is a mere 9 days away, and vampire dolls are always appropriate gifts. ::grin::
(Edit: Unless they're Twilight-related. But Twilight has nothing to do with proper vampires, so I shouldn't need to point that out, right?)
tommyrot - Nov 08, 2009 11:32:09 am PST #4869 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I feel the book was even better than the movie. Waaaaay more disturbing.
I read a Wikipedia entry on the book. It explained the relationship between Eli and the old guy.
Yeah, I can see the book being way more disturbing. Which means I need to read it now.
eta: I just bought a lock for my bike. Which means I can zip to downtown Evanston to buy it right now....
Cashmere - Nov 08, 2009 1:12:31 pm PST #4870 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
(Edit: Unless they're Twilight-related. But Twilight has nothing to do with proper vampires, so I shouldn't need to point that out, right?)
Wise to point this out since they are releasing Twilight Barbies. For real.
Typo Boy - Nov 08, 2009 1:22:26 pm PST #4871 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Ken and Barbie are, however, the perfect dolls for Twilight.
Juliebird - Nov 08, 2009 1:22:35 pm PST #4872 of 30000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Well that's just silly. That totally undercuts the message of the stories, because everyone knows what little girls and boys do with Barbie Dolls.