Thread: What Film Did You Watch Today? (Part XXIII)

Well, not sure I deserve the attention, but I appreciate it - my heavy screening period is beginning, more heavily starting next week I'd guess. I did like, though not love, 500 Days of Summer (wrote briefly about it on its thread). My posts will be more about Oscar chances, but it will be hard for me to keep my opinions silent.

quote: Originally posted by OnMyBirthday: trans_lux must be so upset. <giggle> Viewing 'Julia' should not be a priority for any board member; all should make an effort to see 'Precious'.

quote: Originally posted by Pucifer: quote: Originally posted by puxzkkx: Lol, Plenty Bad film and one of Streep's worst performances. After your ridiculous description of anal sex, we can now safely ignore your opinions on everything else, including this great movie. I'm not so sure I've had more anal sex than you, Pucifer, but I'm sure as hell I've had more good anal sex than you. You see, I actually get to pick and...

Push Paul McGuigan, 2009 Rated PG-13 meaning no sex (Chris Evans remains fully clothed, demand your refund now) but lots of violent, creative deaths. Evans is a leading contender for Sexiest Man 2009 but that annoying screen star personality of his is some kind of poetic justice. Great production values (including cinematography, editing, stunts, special effects, and sound) try hard to distract from underdeveloped screenplay and gaping...

What the Jebus is going on here?

quote: Originally posted by GH: quote: Originally posted by Tye-Grr: It's the best performance I've ever seen Patton give, and if 'Precious' can build up enough momentum, I think either her or Carey (or maybe both) can also slip into the Supporting actress race along side Mo'Nique. The only thing hurting Carey is her lack of screentime (only 10-15 minutes), and both she and Patton lack one of those "Oscar...

Well, it is Nora Ephron. But she's not the Coens so, there is some hope you'll enjoy it seanflynn.

Count me as one who thought 'Plenty' was a tedious, self-indulgent bore.

I remember thinking how/why would five Academy Award winners star in an awful dreck like Four Christmases ? Of course, the answer is money, but you don't have to star in something THAT bad to make the big bucks... or at least I would hope not

LOL! I didn't know Webster's dictionary changed the definition of paranoid to defending yourself, which people on this thread do all the time. This message has been edited. Last edited by: bottomchef , November 08, 2009 11:26 PM