tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post2693539403056409077..comments2024-03-26T09:25:02.198-04:00Comments on Hey Jenny Slater.: The Friday Random Ten+5 is just happy to be nom. . . aw, who the hell am I kidding?Astronaut Mike Dexterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498197770701096363noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-80299550127529539262008-02-02T02:10:00.000-05:002008-02-02T02:10:00.000-05:00James: Come on, man, if you're going to make a cri...James: <BR/><BR/>Come on, man, if you're going to make a criticism of a movie at least make it coherent. Yeah, the fact that the friend said "Honest to blog" really fucked up the plot of Juno. I mean, holy shit, after that line, not even the intervention of Kubrick could have salvaged it. <BR/><BR/>The character of Juno is not in the least bit likable or realistic? I disagree on both counts. <BR/><BR/>For the record, I thought Sweeney Todd was pretty boring and the songs were shit. So what should I do, get on here and tell you what an idiot you are for liking it? <BR/><BR/>Perhaps instead I could just take the stick out of my ass and accept that I have an opinion, and it's no worse or better than anyone else's. Maybe you should do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-55957915777973437412008-02-01T02:33:00.000-05:002008-02-01T02:33:00.000-05:00i dont care how well a movie is shot, if you dont ...i dont care how well a movie is shot, if you dont have a good plot, then ANY movie is absolutely worthless. if you want to look at something asthetically pleasing then go to an art museum and look at paintings. Juno was a turd that was so bold and atrocious that no film technique could ever even attempt to polish it. "honest to blog!" didnt you love that comedic jewel of a line? pffffft.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-25389779135217406422008-01-29T14:56:00.000-05:002008-01-29T14:56:00.000-05:00Joshua,Talking from an educated filmmaker's perspe...Joshua,<BR/><BR/>Talking from an educated filmmaker's perspective I can totally understand your beef with a lot of the content and character devices used to propel the ship, but thematically and structurally you can't argue that it's not a good film. <BR/><BR/>So whatever, you didn't like it. But until you offer me some reasons I'll consider your opinion unsubstantiated. <BR/><BR/>If you can't tell, I'm passionate about people criticizing films for the wrong reasons.Universal Remonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912161242735374190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-78183785648773884992008-01-29T01:16:00.000-05:002008-01-29T01:16:00.000-05:00Hey, to each his own--I actually thought Juno was ...Hey, to each his own--I actually thought Juno was great, but it's not for everyone. <BR/><BR/>That said, Joshua, if you think that TRANSFORMERS was such a legitimate movie that Juno brings down by comparison, than you are out of your fucking mind. <BR/><BR/>I mean, please--"I'm staying here with Bumblebee."? Hell, Ellen Page's shit could have delivered that line with more conviction and legitimacy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-20037444340804301892008-01-28T12:07:00.000-05:002008-01-28T12:07:00.000-05:00No, Juno sucked. He pretty much got it right.No, Juno sucked. He pretty much got it right.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05625990618503879414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-22870895334436269272008-01-28T10:03:00.000-05:002008-01-28T10:03:00.000-05:00James, your comments regarding "Juno" are misguide...James, your comments regarding "Juno" are misguided and I truly believe you missed the movie because of your initial loathing for the character.Universal Remonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912161242735374190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-23637176860620227302008-01-28T09:50:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:50:00.000-05:00I feel like I have to throw mine in, being the res...I feel like I have to throw mine in, being the resident filmmaker and all.<BR/><BR/>10) Gone Baby Gone<BR/>9) Hot Fuzz<BR/>8) Grindhouse<BR/>7) Zodiac<BR/>6) Superbad<BR/>5) Once<BR/>4) Eastern Promises<BR/>3) There Will Be Blood<BR/>2) No Country For Old Men<BR/>1) Sweeney Todd<BR/><BR/>Honorable mention - Wristcutters; a love story, 3:10 to Yuma, Knocked Up, Control, Juno, Waitress.<BR/><BR/>Movies that shouldn't exist - Dragon Wars, Shooter, Transformers, Spiderman 3, Alien vs. Predator; Requiem.Universal Remonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912161242735374190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-76237125073553547922008-01-26T15:42:00.000-05:002008-01-26T15:42:00.000-05:00Anyone who is thinking about going to see Juno, ma...Anyone who is thinking about going to see Juno, may i suggest that you just donate your 10 dollars to charity and shoot yourself in the chest with a cannon instead. or maybe you could get someone to finger your dickhole for a couple hours, because hands down, ive never seen a movie that tried harder to be funny and irreverent than that pile of shit. The character of juno is neither likable or realistic in the tiniest degree, constantly spouting esoteric pop culture references that are often WRONG. such as the line "thundercats are go" when she discovers she is pregnant, when in actuality, any dumbass knows it is "thundercats, thundercats, thundercats, Ho-oh!" And the whole movie, i suppose i was supposed to be rooting for a juno/ george michael relationship to start, but unfortunately, i had no reason to like either character at all, and actually wanted them to not find happiness, which for them consisted of sitting on a porch and playing little maudlin indie acoustic songs. Ive never hated a character (and therefore a movie) as much as juno in my entire life. maybe im worng and she was a realistic portrayal of the arduous life of suburban 16 year old girls, but man, if thats the case then i fucking hate me some 16 year old girls. and that disgusting love interest between the old washed up rocker and 16 year old pregnant juno was unbearable to watch. <BR/><BR/>most of all, i was irritated by everyones lackadaisical attitude towards having a kid at 16. i dont know what its actually like to tell your parents that your pregnant, but i think it wouldnt be a laughing matter, and i would guess that 98% of the time, everyone in the room starts crying. having a kid is not like getting a wart removed. fuck this movie into oblivion. the only good part about it was that i snuck into it after seeing sweeney todd, which was actually quite good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-36101255154439442542008-01-25T16:13:00.000-05:002008-01-25T16:13:00.000-05:00Doug- I'm with you on Knocked Up - the dialog was...Doug- <BR/><BR/>I'm with you on Knocked Up - the dialog was fantastic but it was 30 minutes too long. As well, I'm a big Aaron Sorkin guy so Charlie Wilson was up to his usual standards.<BR/><BR/>C. PaulC. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451735436395195726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-2926637602917958802008-01-25T15:51:00.000-05:002008-01-25T15:51:00.000-05:00My favorites that came out in 2007 (going to catch...My favorites that came out in 2007 (going to catch Atonement next week and There Will Be Blood tomorrow):<BR/>1.No Country For Old Men<BR/>2.Juno<BR/>3.The Lives of Others<BR/>4.Bourne Ultimatum<BR/>5.The Lookout<BR/><BR/>Other good ones: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Letters from Iwo Jima, Hot Fuzz, Knocked Up, American Gangster, Eastern Promises, Ratatouille, Blue State.oreohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584105393931608695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-47400641368778187472008-01-25T15:15:00.000-05:002008-01-25T15:15:00.000-05:002007 marked the first time in 5 years I went to se...2007 marked the first time in 5 years I went to see a film in a movie theater. It was about as I remembered the experience being the time before. Aside from that flick (Harry Potter)... I know I must have sat down with the missus while she was watching a film at some point, but for some reason all I can think of was Spiderman 3 being shown on a flight back from Scotland. I wanted my airfare back for being subjected to that; even with the sound off, my IQ went down by points I could ill afford to lose. <BR/><BR/>The 10:<BR/><BR/>1) Ministry, Thieves (live)<BR/>2) Cypress Hill, I ain't goin out like that<BR/>3) Depeche Mode, Everything counts<BR/>4) Radiohead, Fake Plastic Trees<BR/>5) Super Furry Animals, Liberty Belle<BR/>6) Oasis, Married with Children<BR/>7) Primal Scream, Higher than the sun<BR/>8) Jimi Hendrix, Gypsy Eyes<BR/>9) Madness, Close Escape<BR/>10)Super Furry Animals, (Drawing) Rings around the worldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-88133141879660200282008-01-25T15:11:00.000-05:002008-01-25T15:11:00.000-05:00I'm sorry but I can't jump on the Aptow bandwagon....I'm sorry but I can't jump on the Aptow bandwagon. I can't help but think that yeah, he gets guys, but he must really hate women. The scene in Superbad where the fat kid is dancing with the chick and she leaves blood on him epitomizes how little he, and his characters, think of women. I'm not normally the rabid feminist, but his movies really piss me off.<BR/><BR/>As for Michael Cera, he's Okay. He delivers lines beautifully but I always get the feeling he's not acting, but just waiting to give the lines. It's weird to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-68800812842139893522008-01-25T13:51:00.000-05:002008-01-25T13:51:00.000-05:00In no particular order:-- No Country for Old Men--...In no particular order:<BR/><BR/>-- No Country for Old Men<BR/>-- I Am Legend<BR/>-- The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford<BR/>-- The Bourne Ultimatum<BR/>-- Transformers<BR/><BR/>The Ten:<BR/><BR/>1. "Are we not men" by DEVO<BR/>2. "Domino Dancing" by Pet Shop Boys<BR/>3. "Oculus ex Inferni" by Symphony X<BR/>4. "Fates Warning" by Iron Maiden<BR/>5. "Rambling Fever" by Merle Haggard<BR/>6. "The Thing That Should Not Be" by Metallica<BR/>7. "Locomotive Breath" by Jethro Tull<BR/>8. "Eagle Fly Free" by Helloween<BR/>9. "If Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie" by Hank Williams, Jr.<BR/>10. "Dark Wings, Dark Words" by HammerFallDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280857552146591292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-58836154251068796932008-01-25T12:48:00.000-05:002008-01-25T12:48:00.000-05:00Everyone told me how great Knocked Up was, but the...Everyone told me how great Knocked Up was, but then when I saw it I was pretty disappointed. Bourne was 50x better in my humble opinion.<BR/><BR/>That shot on the beach in Atonement was pretty amazing- the whole walk up to the pub was one continuous shot.<BR/><BR/>Some others I saw that weren't on your list but were very good, off the top of my foggy-memoried head, and are all worth seeing.<BR/><BR/>Michael Clayton<BR/>Sicko<BR/>The Rape Of Europa {beyond interesting- check it out}<BR/><BR/>Ahora, El Diez:<BR/><BR/>1. "It's Over Now" by 112, from 'Part III'<BR/><BR/>2. "Abendlied" by Ludwig van Beethoven, performed by Marilyn Horne, from 'RCA Victor Red Seal Sampling'<BR/><BR/>3. "The Sun" by Maroon 5, from 'Songs About Jane'<BR/><BR/>4. "Pretty Girl Bullshit" by Foxy Brown, from 'Bad Boys II Soundtrack'<BR/><BR/>5. "Feel No Pain" by Sade, from 'Love Deluxe'<BR/><BR/>6. "Let's Ride" by Eightball, from 'Lost (Disc 2)'<BR/><BR/>7. "Ghetto Musick" by OUtkast, from 'Speakerboxxx'<BR/><BR/>8. "Let Loose" by The Expendables, from '{dodgy concert internet download}'<BR/><BR/>9. "Dog It" by Digable Planets, from 'Blowout Comb'<BR/><BR/>10. "Quiet Niggas" by Nas, from 'Nastradamus'<BR/><BR/>Feliz fin de semana chicos y chicas!<BR/><BR/>Stay warm & dry.Kanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959256951835399304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-9667111066318793552008-01-25T12:34:00.000-05:002008-01-25T12:34:00.000-05:00Oh, FINE. I can't resist. At the moment, my top 5...Oh, FINE. I can't resist. At the moment, my top 5:<BR/><BR/>1) Once<BR/>2) There Will Be Blood<BR/>3) Eastern Promises<BR/>4) Michael Clayton<BR/>5) No Country For Old Men<BR/><BR/>(<I>No Country</I> probably would have been #1 if I hadn't read the book, but it was almost TOO faithful and drained some of the impact).Josh M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04054764121030646400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-84448391587715989032008-01-25T11:16:00.000-05:002008-01-25T11:16:00.000-05:001) There Will Be Blood2) No Country for Old Men3) ...1) There Will Be Blood<BR/>2) No Country for Old Men<BR/>3) Black Snake Moan<BR/>4) The Darjeeling Limited<BR/>5) Knocked Up<BR/>6) Control (Awesome Ian Curtis biopic)<BR/>7) Into the Wild<BR/>8) I'm Not There<BR/>9) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly<BR/>10) Lust, Caution<BR/><BR/>I don't know if you have and just didn't mention it, but you MUST go see "There Will Be Blood." It's the flash of brilliance from "Boogie Nights" combined with the awe-inspiring ambition and scope of "Magnolia." When I left the theater I told my girlfriend we had just seen our generations "Godfather." Check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-35821360981380449012008-01-25T10:57:00.000-05:002008-01-25T10:57:00.000-05:00Oh, and I've chosen to ignore your inclusion of Tr...Oh, and I've chosen to ignore your inclusion of <I>Transformers</I> because you were kind enough to link to my blog.Josh M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04054764121030646400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-18265266340217289742008-01-25T10:56:00.000-05:002008-01-25T10:56:00.000-05:00My 2007 top 10 list is being finalized, but I'm no...My 2007 top 10 list is being finalized, but I'm not going to release it unto the world until I've seen a few more flicks (namely <I>Juno</I>, <I>Atonement</I>, <I>The Assassination of Jesse James By the Coward Robert Ford</I>, and <I>Rambo</I>.)<BR/><BR/>I know <I>Rambo</I> is a 2008 release, by the way, but I'm assuming it's going to be SO good I'm putting it on every top 10 list from now until my death.Josh M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04054764121030646400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11250715.post-7800693386320773152008-01-25T09:09:00.000-05:002008-01-25T09:09:00.000-05:00juno = crapDon't insult The Transformers by includ...juno = crap<BR/><BR/>Don't insult The Transformers by including it in the same sentence as that stupid movie.Joshuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05625990618503879414noreply@blogger.com