I have never been able to stay awake for 2001 on the small screen. I think I might add Barry Lyndon to the list of movies that will be big screen only.
Somehow, I made it through Solaris on DVD, though.
You've got my support. Just think of me as...as your... You know, I'm searching for 'supportive things' and I'm coming up all bras.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
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Sue - May 27, 2005 6:07:31 am PDT #3452 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Jessica - May 27, 2005 6:18:13 am PDT #3453 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
How much puppet sex do you have to compare it to?
Between Farscape and Meet the Feebles? Um...more than you'd think.
Objectively, I think I'd have to say that Barry Lyndon is a better film than 2001. Or, well...I keep wanting to say that it's less experimental, but that's not quite true. The risks it takes are subtler, and because all of them pay off, they're harder to see. 2001 is more overtly daring, and so large parts of it don't work as well as they should. But it grabs me harder on an emotional level. Maybe.
(It's really hard for me to compare them, because I love and admire them both so much on such completely different levels.)
Hayden - May 27, 2005 6:28:37 am PDT #3454 of 10002
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
(It's really hard for me to compare them, because I love and admire them both so much on such completely different levels.)
I guess that's probably more true for me than my statement about preferring 2001. It's an ask-me-tomorrow-get-a-different-answer situation.
Cashmere - May 27, 2005 8:10:08 am PDT #3455 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
Between Farscape and Meet the Feebles? Um...more than you'd think.
Jessica is me.
Sue - May 27, 2005 9:43:20 am PDT #3456 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Fans pick most popular Chinese films: [link]
Gris - May 27, 2005 2:35:35 pm PDT #3457 of 10002
Hey. New board.
I like 2001.
Because the music is pretty.
Hate the story. Hate the book. Like the monkeys.
Jessica - May 27, 2005 7:25:51 pm PDT #3458 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Mad Hot Ballroom is SO FREAKING ADORABLE and everyone must go and see it RIGHT NOW. So cute. OMG.
(And definitely stay through the credits, because there are some extra bits of interviews, one of which is going to have me laughing for the rest of my life.)
Gus - May 27, 2005 7:54:17 pm PDT #3459 of 10002
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
Every actor that is good is in 13 Moons.
DavidS - May 27, 2005 7:59:26 pm PDT #3460 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Every actor that is good is in 13 Moons.
If that list doesn't include Cate Blanchett than I fear your credibility is in jeopardy, you cranky ol' weremonkey.
Jessica, my coworker saw Mad Hot Ballroom and also loved it.
I got to meet Vonnie last night! She's all cool and Vonnie-esque and (as is the way with the Buffistas) very attractive.
Gus - May 27, 2005 8:08:50 pm PDT #3461 of 10002
Bag the crypto. Say what is on your mind.
If that list doesn't include Cate Blanchett than I fear your credibility is in jeopardy, you cranky ol' weremonkey.
Like I had any credibility left.
13 Moons is better than you would expect from the various synopses that are out there.
Cate Blanchett is not in it.
Weremonkeys are grouchy. Lean into it.