General Movie Thread

[masterofsparks]

Can anyone who's also seen the documentary comment on how close Penn came to Milk's real character in terms of the voice and mannerisms?

I've seen the documentary and, based on the clips presented the Milk trailer, Penn doesn't seem to be very close to the real man in terms of voice and mannerisms (hence my original comment). Penn's voice seems a lot more like an impersonation of a stereotypically gay man than Milk's real voice.

[Shaggy 2 Grote]

I saw Marley & Me.  Not so bad!

[dave from knoxville]

I saw Marley & Me.  Not so bad!

Wow, they did everything that they could think of in the previews to make it look as irritating as possible.

[Denim Gremlin]

Really enjoyed Slumdog Millionaire. It's a lot of fun, although it's kind of minor, I think. I loved Old Joy and am looking forward to Wendy and Lucy. I  liked The Wrestler a lot. I've got a weakness for Mickey Rourke, pro wrestling and Todd Barry, so it was a natural fit. There's some schmaltzy stuff in it, but it's played pretty well. And Marisa Tomei! So persistently (and pleasingly) naked!

Wendy and Lucy broke my heart.

but it's awesome.

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Can anyone who's also seen the documentary comment on how close Penn came to Milk's real character in terms of the voice and mannerisms?

I've seen the documentary and, based on the clips presented the Milk trailer, Penn doesn't seem to be very close to the real man in terms of voice and mannerisms (hence my original comment). Penn's voice seems a lot more like an impersonation of a stereotypically gay man than Milk's real voice.

Just came across this:

http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-12-29/rourke-trashes-penn/

I don't exactly trust Mickey Rourke's take on reality, but despite liking Penn's performance a lot the comment about his homophobia doesn't seem so hard to believe.

[Jack from Arkansas]

Two good recently released dvds that both happen to feature Emily Mortimer; Transiberian and Five Days.  Transiberian has Woody Harrelson and E. Mortimer crossing from China to Moscow on a train where they get involved in a Russian drug smuggling ring.  Five Days is made by HBO and the BBC and it's a mini-series about a family abduction.  It has an interesting Wire style of examining every level of the situation.  It is really well made.

[namethebats]

What was that movie that came out a year or two or three ago that took place entirely within an airport? I never saw it, and wondering if it sucked like I suspect it did.

Anyway, my thoughts turned to that movie since I have had so much drama and bullshit in conjunction with air travel during the last week. I won't bore anyone with it now, even though you could probably wind me up and listen to me bitch for the next day and a half if you so desired. I'm biting my tongue for now, but thinking of selling UAL short. I'll just say that I'm now thinking about airports as places where psychodramas unfold. I'm thinking it's an untapped area.

"The Terminal." And after having a similar air travel experience this week, I completely agree with you.

[Fido]

Now, I love dogs to a degree that's baffling to some people. But when I heard they cast Owen Wilson in that movie, I cursed it and forebade anyone who would listen to see it. Was that okay?

[cleveland jonah]

Return To Witch Mountain

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My Bloody Valentine 3D. I hear Debbie Googe thrusts her bass at the camera just like Dr. Tongue.

(sorry)

[buffcoat]

Silent Night, Deadly Night 2


It's Garbage Day.

[Chris L]

My Bloody Valentine 3D. I hear Debbie Bass thrusts her googe at the camera just like Dr. Tongue.

(sorry)

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Given my affection for movies set in snowy, desolate locales, my primary disappointment with Transsiberian was that it wasn't snowy or desolate-feeling enough (?!?!).  Half way decent movie otherwise though.  Bonus points for scenes set in Irkutsk.  

I should probably see My Winnipeg.  Thanks for mentioning it.  I hadn't heard of it yet.

[Sarah]

Check out Nói albínói.  Very snowy and desolate, if I remember right.

[Martin]

Didn't care for Nói albinói. But do indeed see Frozen River, which is all kinds of desolate, snowy, ice-cold endless misery. Watched it this morning - not the best way to start off a Sunday. Appreciate the nods to the Dardennes, and Melissa Leo's performance, but... no.