General Movie Thread

[Martin]

Completely agree with that.

[Chris L]

A new print (I don't think it's a restoration) of Edward Yang's A BRIGHTER SUMMER DAY is playing at the Freer Gallery in DC on Sunday only.  I watched a laserdisc-copied bootleg dvd of it last year but this kind of opportunity defines the term "rare."  Last I heard Criterion wanted to release it but it's tied up with rights issues.

[Martin]

Speaking of new prints, Jacques Tourneur's little-seen late noir Nightfall (1957) will have a limited run in NY and LA (maybe more) soon I think, maybe late June or so. I know it will run at Film Forum in NY at least. I was able to attend a press screening of it in NY, and I recommend it. Some possible influence on Fargo in this.

[Sarah]

The fact that many people in the film were actual participants in the events gives it extra oomph, too.

[Paul DePhiladelphia]

I watched The Big Lebowski last night for the first time in 8 years. I remember not liking it but now I love it. I nearly busted my gut when the wind blows Donnie's ashes all over The Dude. I like not so much the idea of the winding blowing the ashes but that second when John Goodman gently brushes off the specks of ash that rested on his shirt sleeve. This is a new favorite, one for which I am so so late onboard for. But things sure do change a lot after 8 years.

[sparkatus]

The Big Lebowski was the film that, when I first saw it when I was about 14, made me realise how good the Cohens were, and I've been a fan ever since. Watching it in fairly close proximity to Fargo or No Country and it doesn't stand up quite so well, but it's a great comedy.

I saw A Serious Man again a few weeks ago and found it a lot funnier than when I first saw it, when I found it all reasonably depressing and moving. Loved it both times I saw it, just had two completely different experiences.

Maybe I found it so funny this time because Sy Abelman reminded me of a slightly larger Andy Breckman.

[Paul DePhiladelphia]

The Big Lebowski was the film that, when I first saw it when I was about 14, made me realise how good the Cohens were, and I've been a fan ever since. Watching it in fairly close proximity to Fargo or No Country and it doesn't stand up quite so well, but it's a great comedy.

I saw A Serious Man again a few weeks ago and found it a lot funnier than when I first saw it, when I found it all reasonably depressing and moving. Loved it both times I saw it, just had two completely different experiences.

Maybe I found it so funny this time because Sy Abelman reminded me of a slightly larger Andy Breckman.

I saw it in the theater and thought it was. But usually I see something I really like twice in the movie theater but I've yet to see this again. I'm sure a second viewing will seal the deal.

[Ike]

I've watched two movies, in the theater, in the past 24 hours. 

One was BEYOND THE LIGHTED STAGE, THE STORY OF RUSH, and it was fuuuuuuuuuuucking great.  GREAT. 

Just great great great. 

If you loathe this band with your entire being, every fiber of you feels sick when you hear those paradiddles, you'll still like this documentary. 

GREAT. 

I took my daughter to see Karate Kid tonight, too.  That's her thing, not mine.  And by 'thing' I mean rampant, vehement racism.  There's an actual 'glasses and buck teeth' scene, and I'm not joking. 

Glasses and buck teeth. 

Wow. 

[Paul DePhiladelphia]

Just watched Sin Nombre and was really impressed. Gunna get back into foreign films as a summer resolution. Tomorrow a screening of Godard's Breathless.

[DoodleJump!]

I was in a weird depressed yet hopeful mood last night/earlymorning and watched Precious and In America.
I hadn't seen Precious before and I liked it. It wasn't incredible or amazing, but it was good. The characters had to be hard to play out well. Mo'nique deserved all the critic praise she received.

In America is such a good movie. Last night was my second time watching it. Samantha Morton is a favorite of mine. Anyone who's seen Mr. Lonely or Longford should agree with me that she is phenomenal as far as acting chops go.
And those little Irish girls are adorable.

[Paul DePhiladelphia]

In America is such a good movie. Last night was my second time watching it. Samantha Morton is a favorite of mine. Anyone who's seen Mr. Lonely or Longford should agree with me that she is phenomenal as far as acting chops go.

She's good in The Messenger. The movie isn't great but it's very emotional, I warn you.

[Joe Rogaine]

In America is such a good movie. Last night was my second time watching it. Samantha Morton is a favorite of mine. Anyone who's seen Mr. Lonely or Longford should agree with me that she is phenomenal as far as acting chops go.

She's good in The Messenger. The movie isn't great but it's very emotional, I warn you.

I liked the Messenger, Steve Buscemi's performance should have gotten some supporting recognition last year.

[Trotskie]

Waiting for the train next to an ad for Grown Ups.  Overheard an earnest: "Is this the latest installment of Michael Apted's Up series...?"  exchanged as a couple walked past.

Hello Metropolitan Diary?

[sparkatus]

Saw Brooklyn's Finest yesterday and Greenberg today, neither were great.

BF - Sub-Wire cop drama with added Richard Gere, completely acceptable if a little graphic at times.
Greenberg - Biggest ash olé character of all time fails to inspire sympathy with his rich people problems.

[Sarah]

Watched Oldboy last night.  Found it entertaining.  Every now and then, I'd snag on a gimmick, but mostly I just went along for the ride and enjoyed myself.