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I recently saw a fantastic film called "The Cliburn: Playing on the Edge". It's a documentary about the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, which is held every four years and is considered one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world. Trust me when I say that you do not have to be a classical music fan at all to appreciate this movie - anyone with even a remote interest in music and all the factors that make up an excellent live performance should find this interesting (and considering this board, that would be almost all of you). The first side of the DVD focuses on the human aspect, interviewing the contestants and showing just how much they pour their hearts and souls into their work, practicing for 12-16 hours a day every day in the months leading up to the competition. The second side then showcases the pieces played by the two finalists, with each contestant performing an expertly executed, flawless concerto (one by Rachmaninoff and one by Tchaikovsky). Definitely one of the best documentaries I've seen in a while.
Post by billypilgrim on Sept 12, 2010 13:09:31 GMT -5
Last night I saw The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector - a documentary that combines an in depth interview (one of the few he's ever given), classic performance footage (including Ike and Tina - in a see-through top - doing River Deep, Mountain High), and footage from his first murder trial. It's a fascinating look inside the head of a groundbreaking producer who is without a doubt batshiz crazy. And it inspired me to make an overdue avatar change.
last thursday i watched Hot Tub Time Machine. it was very ridiculous and stupid. but i laughed a lot. liked it more than i disliked it.
I watched it like two weeks ago and really enjoyed it. Crispin Glover and Chevy Chase were nice surprises. I can say with certainty that I enjoyed it more than "The Hangover", which I think was a waste of film.
Just saw The Social Network. It really is a masterpiece. It is a joy to see so many people (Fincher, Sorkin, Eisenberg) all perfecting their craft simultaneously. This movie is entertaining, but much more than that, it is a thought-provoking, great work of art and an extremely intelligently acted, written, and directed film.
i saw social network today as well. was very good. really enjoyed trent reznor and atticus ross' soundtrack as well. andrew garfield stole the movie in my opinion. the climactic scene in the office of facebook. just wow in terms of acting.
watched a movie last night called The Cook, The Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover. phenomenal. you haven't seen acting until you've seen Michael Gambon in this film.
Julie, I'm so glad that there's someone else out there besides me doesn't think that "the Hangover" was all that great. I was really starting to wonder...
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I'm not gonna let it bother me tonight
southgajd said:
I don't think telling Kim to just dry up was really called for, just because she's gonna be a day late.
Julie, I'm so glad that there's someone else out there besides me doesn't think that "the Hangover" was all that great. I was really starting to wonder...
I laughed more than once and it definitely had it's moments, but it is nothing I ever really need to see again. It did not live up to the hype at all, IMO
From around the same time however, I thought I Love You, Man was much funnier
Finally saw both The Social Network (finally caved in, I couldn't ignore the many good reviews and Reznor and Ross soundtrack) and Inception.
I really liked both, but I don't think either are among the best things I've ever seen. I'd probably give both a 4, maybe Social Network a bit higher. And wow, that movie really surprised me, much better than I'd initially expected.
Post by lordrockinhood on Nov 15, 2010 11:12:44 GMT -5
Saw KICKASS last night and absolutely LOVED it!
But it is really dark, I wouldn't necessarily call it a comedy, and you have to be okay with non-stop extreme graphic violence involving a 12 year old girl/killing machine It is definitely rated R for a reason.
I watched the social network, and while it was better than I originally thought it would be, I still can't see what all the fuss is about. I would give it 3 stars.
What is funny, is the social network, with all of it's rave reviews, only banked 85 mil. The new jackass movie, which was quite funny, hit 86 mil on its second weekend.
Inception, and Shutter Island are both good movies, IMO the two best of this year, so far.
Post by NothingButFlowers on Nov 15, 2010 17:40:41 GMT -5
Has anybody seen 127 Hours? I'd really like to see it, but I live in the middle of ass-backwards nowhere, so I'm not sure it's ever going to play here. (I saw a list of release dates for various cities and the closest listed city was Sacramento, which is almost 3 hours from here.)
It's about Aron Ralston, the rock climber who got pinned against a canyon wall for 5 days and ultimately cut his arm off to get free. It's apparently getting a pretty strong reaction from audiences.
Post by Zappatical on Nov 19, 2010 14:39:57 GMT -5
Saw the new Harry Potter last night, and it was probably my favorite among the movies. I flew through that book so fast when it came out that I really didn't retain much so a lot of things surprised me. I thought the acting was actually pretty good from the kids. Ron specifically was really good, and Emma Watson is just too hot. Good stuff, I recommend seeing it. It makes up for the terrible sixth movie.
i have a love/hate with the harry potter movies, especially after the decision to split the last book into two movies. the 3rd and 4th are the only ones i'd really consider great films, while the rest are just alright. the 5th and 6th i'd say are easily the worst, so it really surprised me they decided to keep the same guy directing for the last one. but yeah i'll definitely see the new one just because i love the books.
Post by Zappatical on Nov 19, 2010 14:54:41 GMT -5
I think you will like it, as a lover of the books. The film really captures the feeling of desperation and all of the internal struggles as well as the obvious external obstacles with the characters. I really want to go back and re-read the series, or at least the last couple, before the second half comes out.
jeff i agree with you, they butchered the last one! made it more about harry/cho romance and added in stupid and pointless scenes. i'm very glad to here the new one is much better. i'm going for the nerd trifecta and waiting to see it with my mom this week, when i head back for thanksgiving.
NBF, i have heard great things about 127hours and that james franco was really able to carry the movie. it will prob come here to our "indie" theater. will let you know if i go see it.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Post by Zappatical on Nov 20, 2010 13:36:00 GMT -5
Did you tear up? I probably would have, had I not busted out my classic "avoid crying at the movie" technique of focusing my attention on something else and gazing slightly to the left of the screen. It was a touching scene, for sure. There were so many people in my theater crying their eyes out.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
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It is definitely rated R for a reason.
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