The "last movie I saw" thread

[Green Lantern]

Yes. I suppose my views on this particular topic can be attributed to him (even though it's been a solid two years since I've read his books), but they're more tied to the concept of New Sincerity.

Yeah, I'm a fan of Sound of Young America too. Thorn and Klosterman definitely influenced my feelings about the concept of "guilty pleasures." (If some form of art gives you pleasure, be able to explain why and don't feel guilt about it, and they both use the Evel Knievel example.) But I still love getting together with a group of friends and watching a terrible movie. There's something cathartic about it. If they ever do one of those road show screenings of THE ROOM here in SLC, I'm in.

[Tim]

American Grafitti

[Commando]

I watched Evil Dead. Pretty hilariously bad. I'm going to chase it with Evil Dead 2 and then Army of Darkness.

[BoylenOver]

"Man on Wire"

Very good. Light-hearted, exciting, and the shots of them doing this at the World Trade Center are breathtaking.

[Katy Lied]

I watched the Stanley Tucci-directed Big Night - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia last night. Incredibly good film.

I love the last scene of that movie. That long, lingering single take with no dialogue of Tucci making an omelet. The essence of foodie enjoyment.

"The Room", starring Tommy Wiseau.

Not sure who recommended it to me, but it's the worst thing I've seen in a long time. I turned it off after ten minutes. It was like watching a porno without the good stuff.

I really want to watch that, but I didn't know where to get it. Where did you rent your copy? What I've seen on YouTube is really entertaining.

I watched Evil Dead. Pretty hilariously bad. I'm going to chase it with Evil Dead 2 and then Army of Darkness.

A man after my heart. And some scenes are surprisingly good.

[Jarid in Cedar]

"The Room", starring Tommy Wiseau.

Not sure who recommended it to me, but it's the worst thing I've seen in a long time. I turned it off after ten minutes. It was like watching a porno without the good stuff.

You are eventually going to need to confess this to your bishop....

[BoylenOver]

I really want to watch that, but I didn't know where to get it. Where did you rent your copy? What I've seen on YouTube is really entertaining.

I watched it on Instant Netflix.

You are eventually going to need to confess this to your bishop....

The chess piece, you mean? That's the closest thing I have to a bishop...

[DapperDan]

Just finished The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo aka Män som hatar kvinnor.

It was a little rough around the edges, but on the whole a pretty entertaining Swedish thriller.

[BoylenOver]

"Annie Hall"-great stuff. Woody Allen is brilliant.

[MarkGrace]

After the von Trier discussion a while back, I decided to revisit Dancer In the Dark as I didn't remember it all that well.

Pretty interesting movie. Bjork is phenomenal (both with the acting and music), and it certainly has this elemental weirdness that could only be attained through von Trier/Bjork collaborating on a musical.

Interesting use of screen shots, alternating between almost these rapid fire takes and then these long, extended cuts. Maybe a bit dull in parts (anytime a movie runs over 120 mins, I'm going to say it needs some editing), but some absolutely gut-wrenching and soul-crushing scenes. And of course I loved the strange yet captivating musical numbers.

I'd say it's definitely worth seeing.

Of the Dogme 95 group of filmmakers, von Trier is the only one I've seen. Who else is worth checking out?

[Green Lantern]

After the von Trier discussion a while back, I decided to revisit Dancer In the Dark as I didn't remember it all that well.

Pretty interesting movie. Bjork is phenomenal (both with the acting and music), and it certainly has this elemental weirdness that could only be attained through von Trier/Bjork collaborating on a musical.

Interesting use of screen shots, alternating between almost these rapid fire takes and then these long, extended cuts. Maybe a bit dull in parts (anytime a movie runs over 120 mins, I'm going to say it needs some editing), but some absolutely gut-wrenching and soul-crushing scenes. And of course I loved the strange yet captivating musical numbers.

I'd say it's definitely worth seeing.

Of the Dogme 95 group of filmmakers, von Trier is the only one I've seen. Who else is worth checking out?

You know, I don't think I've actually ever seen one of the "official" Dogme 95 movies. But I know that the very first one, Thomas Vinterberg's THE CELEBRATION, is the one that gets the most acclaim.

[BoylenOver]

"Children of Men"

Great film. I love the stark aesthetic, and I like the minimalist dialogue.

[COUGALICIOUS]

Seconded on the Children of Men. Babies is the shiz.

I watched Sherlock Holmes last night for the first time. Exceeded low expectations because of the snappier-than-average-for-a-blockbuster dialogue (e.g.: [a threat to Holmes about being put back in jail] "if you don't fill me in, I'll have you in there playing Victoria and Albert quicker than a bookies runner." and, of course, "beneath this pillow lies the key to my release").

SPOILER below (not sure who would care)



I had one "did they mean to do that?" moment. The whole movie Holmes bags on all things supernatural - eventually showing a scientific explanation of every mystical element of the plot. However, during the very end fight between Holmes and the bad guy, Holmes has him dangling from a bridge. Holmes is willing to save him so he can be arrested, tried and hung. Just then, a peice of the bridge suspended above them both comes crashing down on the bad guy, causing him to get hung by the neck from a chain, killing him.

I thought I saw Holmes look curiously up in the sky for a moment (from whence the dealio came).

Holmes had just been talking about being judged and condemned by man, but this condemnation came (somewhat unexpectedly) from above.

Perhaps I am over-eager to see something that wasn't there, but I thought this was a little faith-affirming moment - showing that even things which have a scientific explanation, might happen because God wants it that way.

Did anyone else notice that?

[falafel]

I watched The Bad Lieutenant Port of Call: New Orleans.

That show is crazy. I thought Cage was pretty awesome in it. I love the iguana scene and the "his soul is still dancing!" scene.

[RobinFinderson]

Watched Kick Ass. Loved it! This generation's Natalie Portman (from The Professional/Leon).