I saw headlines not a month ago saying that Jackson was returning for The Hobbit (despite the kerfuffle).
As an executive producer, not as director.
Well, quite a lot of fuss. If I didn't know better, I'd think we were dangerous.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
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Jon B. - Feb 04, 2008 2:48:54 am PST #3826 of 10000
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!
Steph L. - Feb 04, 2008 5:42:05 am PST #3827 of 10000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Jeff Goldblum absolutely makes the remake worth watching, even if it's gory and depressing. I think it's perhaps the most undersung/underappreciated horror roles ever.
One of my favorite moments is when he barfs on the plate (directly into the box?) of donuts, and then, seeing Geena Davis' reaction, says, "Oh, I'm sorry; that's disgusting," in a completely clinical, stating-the-facts manner.
ION, I saw The Golden Compass this weekend, and I liked it quite a bit. I recently read the book, and I was impressed, actually, at how faithful it was to the book (except for stopping 3 chapters short of the end).
I can't remember any more; did people dislike this movie? If so, why? I'm curious.
Nutty - Feb 04, 2008 7:12:02 am PST #3828 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
I disliked the movie; absolutely none of the CGI animals worked for me. Also I found the exposition clunkalicious, herky-jerky, and rushed; I presume because the whole thing was conceived as a children's film, the director had to cram everything into ~1:45 rather than give it the ~2:15 it needed.
So, I disliked the movie not because it was a maladroit adaptation of the book, but because it was maladroit as a movie. I think the trilogy being what it is -- and with some reworking in the middle, as they were written serially -- I think I would have reserved my judgement overall until the third movie.
Polter-Cow - Feb 04, 2008 7:34:08 am PST #3829 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Teppy, here's my review from a month ago.
I watched MirrorMask last night. It was neat. I liked the lead girl.
Kevin - Feb 04, 2008 8:16:19 am PST #3830 of 10000
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I actually had GC running time as a plus, to be honest. I hate hate hate long films, with few exceptions.
Polter-Cow - Feb 04, 2008 8:18:23 am PST #3831 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The Thin Red Line took three hours of my life away that I will never get back, in addition to the amount of time I spend bitching about The Thin Red Line.
Steph L. - Feb 04, 2008 8:36:43 am PST #3832 of 10000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
The Thin Red Line took three hours of my life away that I will never get back, in addition to the amount of time I spend bitching about The Thin Red Line.
P-C, I love you. (Don't tell your mom!) What you said about The Thin Red Line is just about verbatim what *I* say about it.
(It works for Magnolia, too. Try it!)
Polter-Cow - Feb 04, 2008 8:42:56 am PST #3833 of 10000
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
But I love Magnolia !
Kevin - Feb 04, 2008 8:56:49 am PST #3834 of 10000
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I love Magnolia also. I've just broken my own rule, haven't I? SHIT.
Hayden - Feb 04, 2008 11:17:07 am PST #3835 of 10000
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I love The Thin Red Line (as I love all Malick movies). Just bought it on DVD.