What Movie Did You Just See?

[capt. scotty]

Do you agree or disagree?

....and, yes.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Do you agree or disagree?

....and, yes.

you pinned him fairly well.  "a poor man's tom cruise".  he's got the new kids on the block 'all grown up' sex appeal.   girls want to lick his taint for sure.  I've dug his work, my favorite of those movie's is Three Kings.  That movie is one of the best of that time period for sure.

He's one of those people that studio's hire to so they know people will show up in the theater most of the time.   When he actually does get a legitimate gig ie: the departed I think he does a solid job but nothing oscar worthy, it's possible he could pull a mickey rourke and make maybe one movie where he wins an award or something.  

I relate to marky mark on many different levels.  one being - as I was growing up, which was the mid 80s-90s people would constantly call me "Marky Mark" or "Marky Mark and the funky bunch" since my name is Mark.  that was a weird 10-12years.  Plus because of him people spelled my name "Marky" when growing my family and I always spelled it "Markie".  So to me the joke was always a failure thus giving me a strong connection to mark walburg(sp?).  too stoned.

you should watch bonnaroo right now, National is tearing it up but I think this is there last song:

http://www.youtube.com/bonnaroo

[capt. scotty]

X-Men Origins: Wolverine......Dont remember much from the first 3 X-Men, but all of them were some of my least favorite from this comic book to movie fad. That said, I thought this Wolverine movie was better than all of them. Dont know much about X-Men, so maybe the storyline was better in 1 or all of the first 3, but I found this one to be more interesting with better action. Wouldve liked more time spent on the crew that Wolverine was in with his brother at the beginning, but oh well. Deadpool was pretty sweet. Wouldve like some more screentime for Gambit, even though the kid they had play him seemed kind of douchy. Definitely some cheesy stuff, but its a comic book movie after all. One question for someone who knows more about X-Men than me: are all mutants immortal or something? The opening credits show Wolverine and his brother fighting in every war that America participated in. I didnt realize they were immortal until that......3.5/5


Hamlet 2.....Dont really find Steve Coogan funny in anything Ive seen him in until now, but I thought this was decent, had some good laughs. I was 3 sheets to the wind by the time this was over, so I dont remember much, but I do remember laughing a fair amount of times and not being disappointed by the time it finished....2.9/5

[capt. scotty]

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
I figured no matter how bad this was, this is the type of role I love seeing Nic Cage in and Herzog directed it, so Id at least be entertained. Liked it more than I expected. At first I wasnt buying Cage's character, but as he spirals more and more out of control, he seems more comfortable with himself and his actions and I thought he just got better and better the entire movie. Easily his best performance since Adaptation. Actual crime/investigation isnt anything all that new, but the subplots and sidestories really carried it for me. Not only did Cage get more interesting as the film went on, but everything did. Liked Val Kilmer, Id rather see him take supporting roles like this than waste his time starring in straight to DVD movies. Wish Michael Shannon had a bigger part. Worth watching just for Cage if you like him when he's actually in a good movie
7.4/10

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
I figured no matter how bad this was, this is the type of role I love seeing Nic Cage in and Herzog directed it, so Id at least be entertained. Liked it more than I expected. At first I wasnt buying Cage's character, but as he spirals more and more out of control, he seems more comfortable with himself and his actions and I thought he just got better and better the entire movie. Easily his best performance since Adaptation. Actual crime/investigation isnt anything all that new, but the subplots and sidestories really carried it for me. Not only did Cage get more interesting as the film went on, but everything did. Liked Val Kilmer, Id rather see him take supporting roles like this than waste his time starring in straight to DVD movies. Wish Michael Shannon had a bigger part. Worth watching just for Cage if you like him when he's actually in a good movie
7.4/10

I loved Cage in that for the simple fact that in my mind that's what I imagine he's like off camera.  acting all crazy, snortin hard drugs, being nick cage 24/7.  Herzog is my hero.  Rescue Dawn gets a lot of heat but I loved that one a lot too.   Bale gave a solid performance and the supporting characters were pretty awesome.  For me it was cool seeing the dude who played Faraday on Lost doing something else, and he was a fairly convincing starving prisoner.  Something about the way Herzog views the world really appeals to me.  the whole "everything is chaos and here's an example" approach I really love.   Rescue Dawn was a nice refresher after watching all his recent documentaries of the last decade.  Bad Luetiant was mighty sweet.  Herzog pulls the best out of some of these actors.  If he could harness Klause Kinski he can handle anyone.  "Mein Leibster Feind" is one of my favorites of herzogs as well as that newer Antarctica "Encounters at the end of the world".  

[DiscoStu65]

finally saw crazy heart.  i thought it lived up to the hype.  jeff bridges damn near reprised the role of the dude.  the only thing i didn't particularly care for was how lame his name was.  "bad blake", really?  i mean for such a good movie, that's a horrible character name.  

real glad this movie gave ryan bingham such a career boost.  imho, most new "country" music is abysmal, damn near unlistenable.  good to see someone carrying on in the tradition of willie, waylon, johnny cash etc.  

[weeniebeenie]

finally saw crazy heart.  i thought it lived up to the hype.  jeff bridges damn near reprised the role of the dude.  the only thing i didn't particularly care for was how lame his name was.  "bad blake", really?  i mean for such a good movie, that's a horrible character name.  

real glad this movie gave ryan bingham such a career boost.  imho, most new "country" music is abysmal, damn near unlistenable.  good to see someone carrying on in the tradition of willie, waylon, johnny cash etc.  

I really, really wanna see this but haven't got round to it yet.

[IHL]

Saw 'The Laramie Project' last night.

Excellent.

[fitzcarraldo]

Exit Through the Gift Shop

Directed by Banksy

[capt. scotty]

Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10

August
About 2 brothers trying to keep their fledgling internet company from collapsing in August, 2001. Starts off with a lot of potential, but never really reaches that point. Doesnt provide info about what this company is/does exactly, doesnt explain why they are currently struggling where as 6 months ago they were living the high life, and doesnt give the viewer a background as to why the brothers decided on this path, their family problems, etc. Adam Scott was solid in a different role than Ive ever seen him, as a mild mannered, newlywed father and computer geek. Josh Hartnett was intriguing as the other brother and CEO of the company, a character that appears brash and simple at first glance, but there is more depth to than they really attempt to get to. I thought the movie was decent, but that and the aforementioned other complaints, as well as a bunch of business/stock market talk that I couldnt understand half of the time lowers the enjoyablilty and increases the frustration. I did like the ending though, which wasnt exactly a twist but interesting nonetheless. Hartnett was good and the most interesting part of the movie. I think he is a solid actor that doesnt get the credit he deserves, and has built a decent but not spectacular resume
5/10


Adventureland
Basically was what I was expecting - an offbeat, indie-ish comedy - and I loved it. Didnt realize it was going to be based in the late 80's, but I loved that element of the movie, thought they did a good job with it, and as it goes on I really got caught up in the atmosphere. Didnt go into it knowing it was based on/filmed at Kennywood here in Pittsburgh, but that made it more relatable to me from the get go. The 2 lead characters I found to be very interesting in their own ways, with much more depth/development than you typically see in a movie like this. Although all of the characters may not be likeable - Ryan Reynolds and Frigo come to mind - I thought every single character was fantastic. Frigo was hilarious. Only part that seemed unnecessary was making Eisenberg a virgin through 4 years of college, and now all of a sudden he can rail the 2 hottest girls of the amusement park; seems pretty implausible. As a whole, definitely not a gut busting comedy but there were plenty of funny parts for me and around a dozen lines that made me laugh out loud. Great dialogue in at least a handful of scenes, as well as the soundtrack and score by Yo La Tengo. I thought the movie had a lot of charm and personality, something thats a rarity these days and made me like it even more. I still havent seen most of the more heralded movies from 2009, but I would think this would make my top 10.
8.65/10

[johnnYYac]

The wife and I saw "The Invention of Lying" this weekend.  We both love Ricky Gervais, and have enjoyed his new show on HBO.  

It was okay, funny at times, and the special features were fun.  Problem is, the scenario is a world where no one has ever lied.  Yet it is identical to this world in every other way.  Hard to imagine.

Not only do people NOT LIE, they seem compelled to share every thought aloud.  So no one would lie to you and say you new haircut looks good when it doesn't, but they would volunteer that is looks like shit without prompting.  I find that strange.  It makes for some  funny moments, but they didn't seem "real", if you know what I mean.

For fans of The Ricky Gervais Show, check out the special features for a deleted scene and a making of doc of that deleted scene, featuring the round-headed bufoon, Karl Pilkington.

[capt. scotty]

I either saw this Gervais movie, or the one where he was dead but came back to life. Turned it off after like a half hour.

Edit: Havent seen a ton of Gervais. Bits of his show, one of his last standups on HBO. I think he's okay, but Im not a huge fan or anything

[johnnYYac]

Yeah, his movies are kinda lame.  Haven't seen his standup.  The podcast show is fucking hilarious.  Just him and two pals shooting the shit, giving one of 'em shit for being a bit daft.  Let me see if I can find a clip that does it justice.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6foP5QiFTVA[/media]

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10

spoiler alert:

but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?

[capt. scotty]

Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10

spoiler alert:

but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?

I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10

spoiler alert:

but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?

I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back

spoiler:

bahaha, I've been trying to coerce people into watching that movie for months.  It's pure debauchery.  the acorns falling on the roof = pretty sad and creepy but after awhile I started feeling bad for my penis.   when she wails him in the nuts with that stump and then jerks him off until he jizzes blood.. I don't know man, that's one of those must fucked up fictional things I'd ever seen, until she cut off her clit.  that movie was made by a feminist right?  what a nightmare that movie is.  finally somebody else has seen it!!

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

I watched "Carrie" for the first time the other night because for years I've heard how it's super scary and whatever.  It wasn't really scary at all, it actually left me with a few questions about the movies purpose.  Now just roll with me for a second on this idea:

so as I watched this movie and after it was over I kept thinking the entire point was to show some exaggerated feminist view of a girl coming of age.  now forget the crazy mom for a second, lets scope out Carrie.  

movie starts->gracefully volleyball->carries first period->laughter/embarassment/fear.  okay so she periods in the shower and then more and more her emotions start to get out of control.  a lot of stress starts happening involving that dude.  so she's all coming of age after her period then goes to prom.  which ends of course with the blood bath period explosion->emotional breakdown.  her cherry popped the night of the prom?  then she goes home and her mom is all crazy but carrie is all "shit mom you were right they laughed at me" but her mom was all "fuck that sinner, you had a period!!" and stabs her.  then Carrie pms's one last time killing her mom and sinking into the earth.  

honestly, the movie reminded me of a period.  I can't tell if it's true or I'm just mentally retarded.  chicks are crazy during puberty = subtext?

I'm going home I'm not sure if any of that made sense.

[capt. scotty]

Antichrist
Almost 2 hours of artsy garbage, IMO. The last half hour is entertaining, but its not worth struggling thru the first 80 minutes to get to that part. Willem Dafoe borders on annoying in this movie, and his grief stricken wife is even more annoying. Gets +1 for all the primal sexytime.
2/10

spoiler alert:

but wasn't it hot when she cut off her clit with scissors?

I wouldve rather gotten the 2 hours of my life back

spoiler:

bahaha, I've been trying to coerce people into watching that movie for months.  It's pure debauchery.  the acorns falling on the roof = pretty sad and creepy but after awhile I started feeling bad for my penis.   when she wails him in the nuts with that stump and then jerks him off until he jizzes blood.. I don't know man, that's one of those must fucked up fictional things I'd ever seen, until she cut off her clit.  that movie was made by a feminist right?  what a nightmare that movie is.  finally somebody else has seen it!!

spoiler:

what I didnt get was how does he get knocked unconscious after getting hit in the junk with the stump?! I didnt understand that at all, then he doesnt regain consciousness when she's drilling a fucking hole thru his leg?! I dont get it.

The director is Lars Von Trier, I dont think guys can be feminists, can they?  :-? He's a fairly famous indie/arthouse director.

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

spoiling continues:

I have no idea why he didn't wake up but it seems like getting your nuts literally crushed would make anybody pass out because of the pain.  shock or something?  

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

ahh I see now.  I knew nothing of this Lars Von Trier fellow.  it said he checked out of a mental asylum for depression while the movie was already in production.  It said he was still dealing with it on set and had to leave on occasion.  Looked through imdb's list of his films and none are familiar to me, have you seen anything else he's done?  

I think I saw some "anti-feminist award" or some shit if it's not about feminist ideals.  There were some beautiful shots in that movie.  Starting the movie with full on penetration seemed french as fuck to me, but I was sorta down.  then after that it was a really miserable feeling movie.  the feeling that movie left me with stuck around for a couple days to be honest.   rarely do I find movies that startle me as bad as that did.  I dug it but not in a good way.  I'll never watch it again unless it's to mess with a friend or something.  That movie is straight fucked up start to finish for the average american movie goer.