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adidasss
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Paddy is one scary mofo...
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honeykid
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Did that happen? I don't remember that. Not with Keaton anyway. I'm not arguing the point, I simply don't remember it happening. In my mind it went: was in some decent comedies, became Batman, acted a bit of a dick in some films, went back to doing comedies, only this time not as good.
And I'd say that Tom Cruise is, at least, an equal actor to Paddy Considine. He has screen presence too. I know that you didn't mention that, I just thought I'd throw it in.
And I'd say that Tom Cruise is, at least, an equal actor to Paddy Considine. He has screen presence too. I know that you didn't mention that, I just thought I'd throw it in.
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honeykid
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OK, firstly, it's good to have another addition to this thread Pres. I hope it's not a one off and that you're back posting here.
Secondly, I L-O-V-E the fact that this film is, not only on the list, but so high. I remembe the buzz this was creating at film festivals around the world back in '99/2000 and I was dying to get a copy as soon as I could. I did and I loved it. I showed it to everyone that I thought might like it and really championed it as much as I could. I reckon I'm good for at least 30 copies of dvd being sold here. Although it's been a few years since I last saw this, I'm confident that would feature in a top 100 I did, though probably not so highly placed.
As for the argument, I usually have problems with feminist arguments unless there's that kind of proclamation from the filmmaker. I'd say that Ginger Snaps is certainly female-centric (if that's a word and, if it's not, it is now, so it is a word) but that's because I think it's more concerned with the girl becoming a woman, even more than the child becoming an adult or the trials and tribulations of adolescence. Also, though I accept what you say, it reads as if you're saying that feminist films are man hating films. While that's sometimes true, I don't believe that one demands the other or that it's the case in this film.
But, as I said, it's been a while since I last saw it, so maybe I'm forgetting something that, on reflection, would make me more sympathetic to that angle.
Secondly, I L-O-V-E the fact that this film is, not only on the list, but so high. I remembe the buzz this was creating at film festivals around the world back in '99/2000 and I was dying to get a copy as soon as I could. I did and I loved it. I showed it to everyone that I thought might like it and really championed it as much as I could. I reckon I'm good for at least 30 copies of dvd being sold here. Although it's been a few years since I last saw this, I'm confident that would feature in a top 100 I did, though probably not so highly placed.
As for the argument, I usually have problems with feminist arguments unless there's that kind of proclamation from the filmmaker. I'd say that Ginger Snaps is certainly female-centric (if that's a word and, if it's not, it is now, so it is a word) but that's because I think it's more concerned with the girl becoming a woman, even more than the child becoming an adult or the trials and tribulations of adolescence. Also, though I accept what you say, it reads as if you're saying that feminist films are man hating films. While that's sometimes true, I don't believe that one demands the other or that it's the case in this film.
But, as I said, it's been a while since I last saw it, so maybe I'm forgetting something that, on reflection, would make me more sympathetic to that angle.
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adidasss
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And now we shall never know what gay cinema is...
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The Prestige
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Do you not rate his performance as high then?
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The Prestige
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Nah, i'm back to posting full time, mate. I should have another update by Saturday at the latest. I want to finish this list once and for all!!!
Glad to hear that you love the film almost as much as I do. It actually took me a second viewing to really see the genius of Ginger Snaps as it's one of those films that more than meets the eye. I recommend poppin' it into your DVD player and watching it again as you'll notice more interesting themes and symbolic moments.
I definitely didn't mean to suggest that feminist films are man hating films, but I re read my post and realised how that could easily have been misinterpretated, so I apologise for that. Your right when you say that some are, but in the case of Ginger Snaps, I would say that they simply don't acknowledge the male or consider the male characters to be important in anyway.
That's just going by the representation of the male characters. I'm in no way saying that this is a bad thing at all because the film is predominantly about female issues so it makes sense that the males wouldn't been as fleshed out, but i wanted to point out how the film could accidently be construed as having extreme feminist ideologies.
But you make an interesting post, my friend.
Glad to hear that you love the film almost as much as I do. It actually took me a second viewing to really see the genius of Ginger Snaps as it's one of those films that more than meets the eye. I recommend poppin' it into your DVD player and watching it again as you'll notice more interesting themes and symbolic moments.
I definitely didn't mean to suggest that feminist films are man hating films, but I re read my post and realised how that could easily have been misinterpretated, so I apologise for that. Your right when you say that some are, but in the case of Ginger Snaps, I would say that they simply don't acknowledge the male or consider the male characters to be important in anyway.
That's just going by the representation of the male characters. I'm in no way saying that this is a bad thing at all because the film is predominantly about female issues so it makes sense that the males wouldn't been as fleshed out, but i wanted to point out how the film could accidently be construed as having extreme feminist ideologies.
But you make an interesting post, my friend.
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The Prestige
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Indeed. Most people like There Will Be Blood right now. Before that it was Magnolia. Both really good films but not great.
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meatwadsprite
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[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogWFzkJO7lQ&feature=related[/youtube]
That basically sums up my entire reason for not liking it.
That basically sums up my entire reason for not liking it.
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The Prestige
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Exactly. Thank god there are some people out there who are intelligent enough to understand where i'm coming from.
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The Prestige
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Indeedy so, mate. His quiet intensity is just generally uncomfortable. And it's not like he's got a strong physical build or anything. How he manages to convince as an imposing figure I don't know. But the man can be frightening when he wants.
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honeykid
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I thought I might've misinterpreted what you said, if only because it seemed a rather simplistic argument for a film that you used as a study subject.
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honeykid
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I've had Pieces Of April sitting on my shelf for about 2 years now. I really must get around to watching it and it's placing on your list will (hopefully) do that. Better than The Ice Storm though? There go those expectations again. 
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Pyro Tramp
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Yeah i liked Snatch not as much as Layer Cake but i think Lock, Stock is particularly cleverly constructed with some brilliant performances and although superficial, cool characters. Just liked seeing a Lads Mag age London/Gangster film with a well crafted edge and plenty of humour.
I agree about ignoring Adi, was trying my best not get suckered into another of his roundabout arguments, feel bit guilty from distracting your list. What did you study on New Queer Cinema? Our Uni started the unit year after mine so missed it except few touches in gender and sexuality.
I agree about ignoring Adi, was trying my best not get suckered into another of his roundabout arguments, feel bit guilty from distracting your list. What did you study on New Queer Cinema? Our Uni started the unit year after mine so missed it except few touches in gender and sexuality.
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The Prestige
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You should love it. It's powerful drama. It sounds cliched to say that but it is.
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The Prestige
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Huh?
Do you mean alien in a literal sense or metaphorically?
Yeah, saw it about a year ago on the Sci Fi channel. It was alright, but I don't remember being that impressed by it. I was a bit tired when I watched it though and didn't give it my full attention, so I will have to sit and watch it again.
Yeah man! It's funny because she ain't even my type. I mean she's not got womanly curves or nowt and she dresses way too eccentric, but she's got very pleasing face features. She's unconventionally attractive and it's a shame I can't find any sex scenes with her. I had a dream once that she kept asking me to take her to a restaurant for some stake and kidney pie, but I wanted to play football instead. Weird dream, I know.
Do you mean alien in a literal sense or metaphorically?
Yeah, saw it about a year ago on the Sci Fi channel. It was alright, but I don't remember being that impressed by it. I was a bit tired when I watched it though and didn't give it my full attention, so I will have to sit and watch it again.
Yeah man! It's funny because she ain't even my type. I mean she's not got womanly curves or nowt and she dresses way too eccentric, but she's got very pleasing face features. She's unconventionally attractive and it's a shame I can't find any sex scenes with her. I had a dream once that she kept asking me to take her to a restaurant for some stake and kidney pie, but I wanted to play football instead. Weird dream, I know.
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Sedai
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Good to see Frailty getting some love!
Cool thread so far...
Although we battle a fair amount about film, our tastes run pretty similar...
Cool thread so far...
Although we battle a fair amount about film, our tastes run pretty similar...
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nebbit
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Sorry to hear about your Grandfather Prestie
Thanks for the reviews i like both movies very much and have them in my collection
Thanks for the reviews i like both movies very much and have them in my collection
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mark f
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I've seen Blade Runner a total of at least nine times. I can't really break them down, based on which version, but I've seen the 'earlier" versions more than the 'director's Cut" versions. I've still seen each one at least three times. I go out of my way to show it to those (high schoolers) who have no concept of what it is.
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Well it's not really my idea. There are a lot of other members who take snap shots and post them in their reviews or lists as well. If anything I got it from them. But yeah, go right ahead mate.
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linespalsy
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Means more if he's got more to sacrifice. Prospero's Magic Books > than Joe Blogs' carreer/completely avg. romantic life, therefor Prospero's books = more affecting, more powerful, paradoxically easier to relate to in bombastic movie terms, even if it's outside any viewers range of possible experience in a way that the lives in most movies aren't.