General Movie Thread

[Pidgeon]

I saw Cyrus and loved it. Though, I noticed the theater was gradually emptying as the movie went on.

[yesno]

Agora is an excellent movie.  Tyler Cowen described it today thus:

I am surprised this film, set in ancient Alexandria, has not occasioned more controversy.  It is the most pro-science, pro-rationalist, anti-Christian movie I have seen -- ever. -- and it does not disguise the message in the slightest.  The director and scriptwriter is Spanish and Chilean, namely Alejandro Amenábar.  It offers a Voltairean portrait of Judaism, as an oppressed rabble, most of all responsible for the crime of having birthed Christianity.  There are some not-so-subtle parallels shown between the early Christians and current Muslim terrorists.

I like the movie because it doesn't even try to be fair or accurate. 

[fonpr]

Agora is an excellent movie.  Tyler Cowen described it today thus:

I am surprised this film, set in ancient Alexandria, has not occasioned more controversy.  It is the most pro-science, pro-rationalist, anti-Christian movie I have seen -- ever. -- and it does not disguise the message in the slightest.  The director and scriptwriter is Spanish and Chilean, namely Alejandro Amenábar.  It offers a Voltairean portrait of Judaism, as an oppressed rabble, most of all responsible for the crime of having birthed Christianity.  There are some not-so-subtle parallels shown between the early Christians and current Muslim terrorists.

I like the movie because it doesn't even try to be fair or accurate.

I'm with Mister No in his opinion.

Forget about early Christians,  I am far more interested in the parallels between present-day Christians and current Muslims

[Joe Rogaine]

Hump Day

Yes! Thanks. It wasn't 5-star or anything but I really liked the dialogue and how natural the characters all seemed despite how absurd it was.

Ive heard its really great.

[dave from knoxville]

Salt doesn't make a lick of sense, but it was a nonsensical way to pleasantly pass two hours in air conditioned splendor.

[dave from knoxville]

Tonight I am taking "It Came from Kuchar" to my weekly film group. I hope they let me come back.

[fonpr]

Salt doesn't make a lick of sense, but it was a nonsensical way to pleasantly pass two hours in air conditioned splendor.

Love the salt-lick trick, Dave.

[dave from knoxville]

Salt doesn't make a lick of sense, but it was a nonsensical way to pleasantly pass two hours in air conditioned splendor.

Love the salt-lick trick, Dave.

We're a pair of deep thinkers, Benchley

[Chris L]

I liked Guy Maddin's wildly imaginative MY WINNIPEG much more than I expected, having not really been on his wavelength before. Fans of Herzog or F For Fake-style pseudo-docs should appreciate how he infuses local legend with his early cinema-inspired style. It's now on Netflix instant.

[daveB from Oakland]

Salt doesn't make a lick of sense, but it was a nonsensical way to pleasantly pass two hours in air conditioned splendor.

Love the salt-lick trick, Dave.

Oh deer ...

[Bryan]

I liked Guy Maddin's wildly imaginative MY WINNIPEG much more than I expected, having not really been on his wavelength before. Fans of Herzog or F For Fake-style pseudo-docs should appreciate how he infuses local legend with his early cinema-inspired style. It's now on Netflix instant.

Yes! This is really a great movie. It's my favourite of his, although I'm generally a fan of his schtick.

[Martin]

I'm with Bryan, I love Guy Maddin. I still think short films is the perfect format for him (The Heart of the World = best film of the 00's), but the Winnipeg trilogy (My Winnipeg, Cowards Bend the Knee and The Saddest Music in the World) is something else. I'm glad My Winnipeg worked for you, Chris.

[Joe Rogaine]

Someone did a live Twitter feed of their experience watching Salo for the first time.



http://www.filmspotting.net/forum/index.php?topic=5347.0

[JonFromMaplewood]

Tomorrow night, I have an actual chance to go out and see a movie. Maybe two.  But alas, it is August.  Is there anything out there right now worth the money? Please make suggestions. 

Thank you,
JFM

[DS1077]

"Scott Pilgrim" wasn't as life-changing as some of the reviews have claimed, but it's pretty fun.  Or "The Kids are All right".