Movies and TV Movies - Page 214

irishjayhawk · 10-13-2007, 11:31 PM

Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails.

Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again.

Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.

KCChiefsMan · 07-29-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Road to Perdition = legit.

definitely

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Raised On Riots

Jesus, this thread has gone shuck and jive...

Keg already used "shuck." You'll never make colonel at this rate.

Pablo · 07-29-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Keg already used "shuck." You'll never make colonel at this rate.

He sure does stalk you around CP.

Pioli Zombie · 07-29-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Road to Perdition = legit.

LOVED that movie. That and Saving Private Ryan were Tom Hanks best performances. Punch Line was an underated Hanks role too. A total psycho.
Paul Newman was terrific in Road to Perdition. Like Burt Lancaster in Field of Dreams, he had gotten to the point in his acting life he could say so much just with his eyes.
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**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Keg already used "shuck." You'll never make colonel at this rate.

This pun is kind of subtle. It doesn't pop out at you immediately.

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

He sure does stalk you around CP.

Maybe I should try and lose him? In a maize, perhaps?

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 05:50 PM

using the same pun is earresponsible

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

using the same pun is earresponsible

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 05:54 PM

cobb

Demonpenz · 07-29-2009, 05:55 PM

this shit is going to give me a cornanry

**Reaper16** · 07-29-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

this shit is going to give me a cornanry

I feel dirty participating. I'm feeling like a Freak on a Leash.

**Buehler445** · 07-29-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

Watched a documentary just now called King Corn. It's about the prominence of the corn crop and industry in our country and in our food. Anyone who is familiar with Michael Pollan's book The Omnivore's Dilemma will be familiar with the issues discussed here, for instance, the explosion of high fructose corn syrup in our food. Pollan is interviewed throughout the film and a note in the credits thanks him and says that he heavily influenced the film.

Most of the movie takes place in Greene, Iowa. I've been to Greene a few times, and I've been to mass in the church whose steeple you can see in at least one shot of the town. Not everyone will be able to appreciate that kind of relation, but anyone can appreciate the openness and honesty of Iowans and small Iowan farmers. They are a significant part of keeping this film entertaining and pleasant as well as informative. The lead narrators and makers of the film (think Michael Moore or Morgan Spurlock) have almost no entertaining personality, but all is forgiveable because of what they do show us.

It is important that books like Pollan's and films like King Corn make it to a wider audience. It is important that people realize what is going on. It is a noble desire to advocate for healthy living, and protect the small, independent family farms, and work government policies, and commercial interests when possible, around both of these goals. A smart consumer will be a healthy consumer. These films and books make that possible.

If you have netflix, you can watch it instantly.

I've not seen the film or read the book, but saving small independent farms is difficult. The industry is very mature and like any other mature industry, consolidation is necessary as margins erode. Grow or die.

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

Road to Perdition = legit.

Truth. Not a happy film by any means, but very good.

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

LOVED that movie. That and Saving Private Ryan were Tom Hanks best performances. Punch Line was an underated Hanks role too. A total psycho.
Paul Newman was terrific in Road to Perdition. Like Burt Lancaster in Field of Dreams, he had gotten to the point in his acting life he could say so much just with his eyes.
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Agreed. Very well acted on all counts IIRC.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 07-29-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Keg already used "shuck." You'll never make colonel at this rate.

Oh, for the love of cob...

Jenson71 · 07-29-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I've not seen the film or read the book, but saving small independent farms is difficult. The industry is very mature and like any other mature industry, consolidation is necessary as margins erode. Grow or die.

Yep, that's a key issue that is presented in the movie.

Simply Red · 07-30-2009, 01:38 PM

someone besides me go rent 'Julian Donkey-Boy'

not for the weak-hearted and definitely not one for the family.

10-13-2007, 11:31 PM
irishjayhawk Feelin' Alright Join Date: Aug 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	Movies Yeah, so I saw a lot of movies this weekend. Elizabeth: The Golden Age - Mediocre, at best. Slow and dragged on. Shorten it to 2 hours and it's golden. It's not, so it fails. Michael Clayton - Amazing. Everything about it is awesome. However, it's VERY complex and mind bending. You have to think, so be prepared. I still feel like I'm missing key details of exactly what happened. Gotta see it again. Across the Universe - Perfect is one word that comes to mind. It just works. And, contrary to many people I bet, the movie is best viewed sober. Trust me.
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Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	someone besides me go rent 'Julian Donkey-Boy' not for the weak-hearted and definitely not one for the family.
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