It was a mess, but I found it to be more enjoyable than not, even if I don't understand why. I actually got excited when I thought I was finally figuring out what was going on, and then it took a left turn, which I thought was fun (if anyone's read Terri Windling's "The Wood Wife", it's that kind of a left turn).
Uh, are we gonna fight, or is there just gonna be a monster sarcasm rally?
Stoner Vamp ,'Lessons'
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Juliebird - Apr 06, 2008 6:00:28 am PDT #4864 of 10000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Dana - Apr 06, 2008 7:07:54 am PDT #4865 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I think I liked it, but I really have no clue, because I still have no idea what the fuck I just watched.
That's kind of how I felt about Donnie Darko, which was the director's first movie.
Juliebird - Apr 06, 2008 7:30:01 am PDT #4866 of 10000
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
Donnie Darko couldn't hold me for more than ten minutes (although the music is fabulous, and now that I've heard the soundtrack, I really don't want to watch the movie because it will ruin the music for me, I'm sure) there was something instinctively wrong.
Sean K - Apr 06, 2008 8:03:02 am PDT #4867 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I love Donnie Darko, but there's plenty of people on this people who absolutely hated it.
juliana - Apr 06, 2008 8:04:22 am PDT #4868 of 10000
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
I love Donnie Darko, but there's plenty of people on this people who absolutely hated it.
This people on this people hates it so much I can't get through it.
tiggy - Apr 06, 2008 8:09:46 am PDT #4869 of 10000
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
I love it too, Sean. the music definitely adds a whole lot to it. especially the scene in the movie theatre.
le nubian - Apr 06, 2008 8:10:43 am PDT #4870 of 10000
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
people are people
so why should it be
you and I should get along so awfully?
DavidS - Apr 06, 2008 8:19:08 am PDT #4871 of 10000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
This people on this people hates it so much I can't get through it.
I doubt your commitment to Sparkle Motion.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 06, 2008 8:23:03 am PDT #4872 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Hearing Richard Kelly's explanations about the movie convinced me he lives so entirely within his own mind that he literally doesn't get the concept of other people thinking in entirely different manners. Or of the need to make his ideas clear to them through some sort of bridging process that builds on common experience before jumping off into dream logic.
Dana - Apr 06, 2008 8:38:39 am PDT #4873 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh, yeah, it was totally insane. But it had a menacing giant bunny. What's not to love?
(rhetorical question, people)