Movies - Page 5

MadeInNewJersey · March 8th, 2004, 04:50 PM

No argument there.

lurch70 · March 8th, 2004, 04:52 PM

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Lost in Translation

My fiance and I got through 52 minutes of this movie (roughly half of it) before turning it off. And I was bored for 50 minutes of it. What a fucking POS. It baffles me how this was nominated for Best Movie of the Year. I like Bill Murray, but I think the Academy simply felt sorry for him. His performance in this movie is nothing extraordinary. Fuck man, I can act dull and bored and complain about Tokyo, show me something else!

I hate artsy fartsy movies. I think we're going to try to finish it tomorrow, that is, if I don't have anything else to do, like pull the weeds out of my yard one at a time or clean the dirt in my garden.

FUCKING BORING AS ALL HELL!

Haha ..it still amazes me that some of you that appreciate undeground music and culture on the other hand cannot appreciate "arts fartsy" movies.

Lost in Translation was amazing ... it's one of those movies that if you cannot relate to the situation it would go over your head.

J. · March 8th, 2004, 05:01 PM

Don't give me that hogwash about "going over your head" or "you don't get it". The (lack of) plot was dull and plain as day. Two souls unhappy with their lives meet in a strange land and become friends and are attracted to eachother but choose to remain faithful to their spouses even though they are unhappy with them. That's basically the gist of it.

LiT was a simple pseudo-intelligent independent movie trying to be passed off as deep and symbolic. It failed.

And if LiT is culture, count me out. Culture must be boring.

EDIT: The fact that it was directed by FF Copolla's daughter had a lot to do with the nominations, I'm sure. Well that, and the Academy likes to think of itself as culture aware, which is why independent films are nominated a lot of times.

lurch70 · March 8th, 2004, 06:26 PM

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Don't give me that hogwash about "going over your head" or "you don't get it". The (lack of) plot was dull and plain as day. Two souls unhappy with their lives meet in a strange land and become friends and are attracted to eachother but choose to remain faithful to their spouses even though they are unhappy with them. That's basically the gist of it.

LiT was a simple pseudo-intelligent independent movie trying to be passed off as deep and symbolic. It failed.

you got the plot figured out .. that is all it was .. i did not see any symbolism behind it really or anything deep.

all i said was that if you cannot relate to the plot, you will not enjoy it. if you would live in a big city like NY it might make more sense.

i think the movie was really about that unspoken bond that you might have with someone ... on a friendship level. That was it ...

it certainly stayed with me for days after watching it, so this is a sign of a good movie for ME!

J. · March 8th, 2004, 08:31 PM

well, I did live in Houston, which is pretty big.

It just didn't strike me as anything exciting, as nothing really happened. He goes to work, she explores Tokyo. They meet at the bar. <repeat> It just went nowhere.

Give me Ghostbusters anyday.

MadeInNewJersey · March 8th, 2004, 09:19 PM

I just watched "School Of Rock," and I must say, I fucken loved it.

I really had this preconceived notion that it was just another silly Jack Black vehicle, but damn me if it didn't have actual substance to it. I truly dug how it was about one man's completely over-the-top obsession with music (hmmm, relate much?), and how these kids went from being a means to an end to a bunch of peers he actually cared about.

But damn if I didn't want to punch his roommate's girlfriend right in the fucking jaw.

Nate The Great · March 8th, 2004, 10:52 PM

I just watched 'School of Rock' too, and it was HELL GOOD! Jack Black had me squirtin' jizz . . . 'cause it was funny. Not because he turns me on . . . 'cause he doesn't.

Shakermaker · March 9th, 2004, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamlord

Don't give me that hogwash about "going over your head" or "you don't get it". The (lack of) plot was dull and plain as day. Two souls unhappy with their lives meet in a strange land and become friends and are attracted to eachother but choose to remain faithful to their spouses even though they are unhappy with them. That's basically the gist of it.

Yeah, that's more or less the whole thing summed up. I understand your criticism but I think the (visual) execution of the above-mentioned concept was very well done and I also liked the unusual portrayal of romance...

Nate The Great · March 9th, 2004, 09:49 AM

I thought Lost in Translation was excellent. Being an English major in college taught me that there are people that can comprehend stuff like that, and there are people that just don't care. I'm not trying to put anybody down, but it is just an observation of mine. I can't help but appreciate the subtle ideas and expressions of a movie like Lost in Translation. No offense to anybody (i.e. Dreamlord), but I just don't know how else to explain it.

I view all art similarly . . . movies, music, fine art, writings, etc.

MadeInNewJersey · March 9th, 2004, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by npearce

I thought Lost in Translation was excellent. Being an English major in college taught me that there are people that can comprehend stuff like that, and there are people that just don't care. I'm not trying to put anybody down, but it is just an observation of mine. I can't help but appreciate the subtle ideas and expressions of a movie like Lost in Translation. No offense to anybody (i.e. Dreamlord), but I just don't know how else to explain it.

I view all art similarly . . . movies, music, fine art, writings, etc.

I haven't seen LiT, but I certainly want to. I know exactly what you mean. Some people "get" certain movies and are touched by them; others don't care about them at all. It's what makes the world go 'round.

JayKeeley · March 9th, 2004, 09:57 AM

Yeah but Dreamlord said: "And if LiT is culture, count me out. Culture must be boring."

Come on, he is from Texas!

I'm a just keeediingg!! *boom boom tish!*

March 8th, 2004, 05:01 PM	#103 (permalink)
J. Anti-Funderground Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 21,081	Don't give me that hogwash about "going over your head" or "you don't get it". The (lack of) plot was dull and plain as day. Two souls unhappy with their lives meet in a strange land and become friends and are attracted to eachother but choose to remain faithful to their spouses even though they are unhappy with them. That's basically the gist of it. LiT was a simple pseudo-intelligent independent movie trying to be passed off as deep and symbolic. It failed. And if LiT is culture, count me out. Culture must be boring. EDIT: The fact that it was directed by FF Copolla's daughter had a lot to do with the nominations, I'm sure. Well that, and the Academy likes to think of itself as culture aware, which is why independent films are nominated a lot of times. __________________ Last edited by Dreamlord : March 8th, 2004 at 05:03 PM.

March 8th, 2004, 08:31 PM	#105 (permalink)
J. Anti-Funderground Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Woodlands Posts: 21,081	well, I did live in Houston, which is pretty big. It just didn't strike me as anything exciting, as nothing really happened. He goes to work, she explores Tokyo. They meet at the bar. <repeat> It just went nowhere. Give me Ghostbusters anyday. __________________

March 8th, 2004, 10:52 PM	#107 (permalink)
Nate The Great What would Nathan do? Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,547	I just watched 'School of Rock' too, and it was HELL GOOD! Jack Black had me squirtin' jizz . . . 'cause it was funny. Not because he turns me on . . . 'cause he doesn't. __________________ ULTIMATE METAL - The final word in metal Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion.

March 9th, 2004, 09:49 AM	#109 (permalink)
Nate The Great What would Nathan do? Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 7,547	I thought Lost in Translation was excellent. Being an English major in college taught me that there are people that can comprehend stuff like that, and there are people that just don't care. I'm not trying to put anybody down, but it is just an observation of mine. I can't help but appreciate the subtle ideas and expressions of a movie like Lost in Translation. No offense to anybody (i.e. Dreamlord), but I just don't know how else to explain it. I view all art similarly . . . movies, music, fine art, writings, etc. __________________ ULTIMATE METAL - The final word in metal Reviews, Interviews, and Discussion.

March 9th, 2004, 09:57 AM	#111 (permalink)
JayKeeley Be still, O wand'rer! Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 26,089	Yeah but Dreamlord said: "And if LiT is culture, count me out. Culture must be boring." Come on, he is from Texas! I'm a just keeediingg!! boom boom tish!