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Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-24-2007 23:43:

quote:
Originally posted by Intuition
Pan's Labyrinth (released 19 January 2007 in Canada, for all you 'well technically, it was from 2006' naysayers) was pretty awesome. Thoughts?



It already won three Oscars last year - again making me wonder if Children of Men is still eligible.

Best Achievement in Art Direction
Eugenio Caballero (art director)
Pilar Revuelta (set decorator)

Best Achievement in Cinematography
Guillermo Navarro

Best Achievement in Makeup
David Mart�
Montse Rib�

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-24-2007 23:45:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
Could have just been some theatrical sort of ambiguity.




I think the point was just to leave off where there is hope but no actual answer. The story up to that point had succeeded in restoring faith, but nothing more.

But it's worth mentioning that the entire movie was shot from the point of view of Clive Owen - from beginning to end not a single shot or conversation was shown that he was not directly privy too - even conversations that did not include him were overheard by him. His character was in every single scene - which is an indirect way of first-person narration really. So when his story ends, the movie naturally has to as well. Which I liked.

Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Nov-24-2007 23:50:

quote:
Originally posted by Lebezniatnikov
I think the point was just to leave off where there is hope but no actual answer. The story up to that point had succeeded in restoring faith, but nothing more.

But it's worth mentioning that the entire movie was shot from the point of view of Clive Owen - from beginning to end not a single shot or conversation was shown that he was not directly privy too - even conversations that did not include him were overheard by him. His character was in every single scene - which is an indirect way of first-person narration really. So when his story ends, the movie naturally has to as well. Which I liked.


I guess you're right. that never actually occurred to me before, but it's spot-on.

I loved how he was definitely the hero of the film, but always had his goal in mind. Like the scene when he was entering the building that was under attack - there were tons of opportunities for him to grab a gun from a dead person, but it didn't matter to him. He wasn't some action star, yet he was. All he cared about was getting the baby back. Pretty fucking cool character.

Definitely dissimilar to his character in Shoot 'Em Up.

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-24-2007 23:53:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
I loved how he was definitely the hero of the film, but always had his goal in mind. Like the scene when he was entering the building that was under attack - there were tons of opportunities for him to grab a gun from a dead person, but it didn't matter to him. He wasn't some action star, yet he was. All he cared about was getting the baby back. Pretty fucking cool character.



Haha, you might think this is weird, but I picture you as the Clive Owen-type from this movie - cynical with a wry sense of humor.

Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Nov-24-2007 23:56:

Well then maybe my adoration of Theo is in fact a form of narcissism.

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-24-2007 23:58:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
Well then maybe my adoration of Theo is in fact a form of narcissism.


Hey, I know who I'm calling when the whole world goes to shit.

Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Nov-25-2007 00:00:

Ghostbusters imo

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-25-2007 00:03:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
Ghostbusters imo




Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Nov-25-2007 00:09:

I'm at work right now, so I got no sound, but is it weird that I could remember the entire scripting for that scene? :P

Posted by Halcyon+On+On on Nov-25-2007 00:12:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
I got no sound


WTF FLAR'DA

Posted by echosystm on Nov-25-2007 00:12:

Superbad was the best movie I have ever seen. EVER!

"you know... you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours"
"it's funny you say that, because my back is actually my COCK"
*awkward silence*

Posted by Lebezniatnikov on Nov-25-2007 00:14:

quote:
Originally posted by Halcyon+On+On
I'm at work right now, so I got no sound, but is it weird that I could remember the entire scripting for that scene? :P



Haha yes, but I think it is worse that I am looking for my dvd.

Posted by jonze on Nov-25-2007 01:03:

Film: i haven't seen a whole lot that really impressed me. i'm sure Pirates of the Caribbean will be nominated. i haven't seen it yet, but Reign Over Me will probably be nominated as well.

Foreign Film: Lust, Caution

Animated Film: Ratatouille

Posted by Vivid Boy on Nov-25-2007 01:05:

a guide to recognizing your saints



end of story

Posted by Mebot on Nov-25-2007 01:05:

Children of Men was already included in last year's Oscars (along with Pan's Labryinth). It was nominated for Best Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography (which it SHOULD'VE won)


But movies like Children Of Men(that don't win the awards & recognition they deserve) are that much more richer and deserving of praise. Plus, it makes you feel elite to watch something of such great magnitude.

Posted by Vivid Boy on Nov-25-2007 01:08:

a guide to recognizing your saints.

end of story

Posted by Spike on Nov-25-2007 01:10:

quote:
Originally posted by jonze234

Best Film: Ratatouille


correction. Best film of the year. period.

Posted by SuspicionVandit on Nov-25-2007 01:14:

quote:
Originally posted by jonze234
Reign Over Me



reminded me of Silent Hill, where most of the movie is rendered useless as a result of the "big narrative reveal." The acting was wonderful though.

Posted by Vivid Boy on Nov-25-2007 01:14:

A guide to recognizing your saints.

end of story.

Posted by Mebot on Nov-25-2007 01:16:

quote:
Originally posted by Vivid Boy
A guide to recognizing your saints.

end of story.


Repost. you big soccer head!

Posted by Vivid Boy on Nov-25-2007 01:19:

quote:
Originally posted by Mebot
Repost. you big soccer head!


I'll keep rammin it in ur head till u rent it

Posted by Mebot on Nov-25-2007 01:20:

It's on my netflix list.

Posted by Ang ' ela_ie on Nov-25-2007 02:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Intuition
Pan's Labyrinth (released 19 January 2007 in Canada, for all you 'well technically, it was from 2006' naysayers) was pretty awesome. Thoughts?

And yes, Children of Men is amazing. One shot action sequences ftw.


Pans was nominated for an Oscar last year.... so yes, I am a naysayer...

Posted by SuspicionVandit on Nov-25-2007 03:14:

When I got Pan's Labyrinth of Hollywood Video, the guy at the counter said "just to let you know, this movie is subtitled, you sure you want it?"
I said "yeah, man. it's on the WARNING sticker on the box"
"ok cool, cus a lot of people came back wanting refunds because they could't read the WARNING sticker or the subtitles"


WARNING: REQUIRES READING

Posted by mezzir on Nov-25-2007 03:26:

quote:
Originally posted by wotyzoid
The first 4 definitely. What's the matter, mommy never told you people think differently??

Aw whats the matter, no one ever told you that you have terrible taste in movies?

I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope that transformers and 300 win absolutely nothing, as they were both fucking terrible. Ocean's 13 was chuckleworthy and entertaining, but i don't think good enough for any awards. Rattatouille was fucking amazing, and the bourne ultimatum was pretty good, definitely the best action movie of the year imo.

tl;dr, transformers and the 300 sucks, and will win lots of awards; i will be angry.


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