Thread: Whatever Works

Quote: Originally Posted by bryan1311 Soderbergh's "Solaris" was absolutely marvelous. I see why so many of you listed it as his best film of the decade which, of the ones I've seen, it definitely is. In fact it's one of the best films of the decade, period (out of the around 700 that I've seen). Edit: Laz, I've got Early Spring and Tokyo Twilight at the top of my queue. I accidentally had The End of...

The score has a release date!!! Amazon.com: A Single Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Various Artists, Abel Korzeniowski, Shigeru Umebayashi: Music Amazon.com: A Single Man: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Various Artists, Abel Korzeniowski, Shigeru Umebayashi: Music

The timing couldn't be better even if I tried, K! What with the Second Coming in the celluloid form of Invictus and all... There's a reason why Morgan Freeman always plays God.

Quote: Originally Posted by lazarus Apparently this film wasn't received well at all, but I applaud the man for going into the darker corners of his usual subject matter. I think nowadays it's among his best considered. It's the one I'm anticipating the most of his oeuvre, but since it's longer than usual (and long in general) and dark, I want to make sure I have three complete hours at home with no interruptions, so...

Soderbergh's "Solaris" was absolutely marvelous. I see why so many of you listed it as his best film of the decade which, of the ones I've seen, it definitely is. In fact it's one of the best films of the decade, period (out of the around 700 that I've seen). Edit: Laz, I've got Early Spring and Tokyo Twilight at the top of my queue. I accidentally had The End of Summer ahead of them, even though I...

This was odd. Fascinating, but odd. It took a while for me to be interested in the film. The beginning didn't work for me at all. It took about 20-30 minutes for the story to grab me. Phenomenal performances from everybody. Enjoyed the inspired camera work, editing, and art direction. One minor gripe I had with the screenplay was having her go upstairs for no apparent reason at all. If she had grabbed some items or packed something, it...

I loved Broken Flowers but I think I have to stay away from this.

Quote: Originally Posted by CINNAMON I think so too. I love Mirren in this. Love that she did it the same year as The Queen. Quite. I love that she did her Razzie-worthy film and performance the same year she won the Oscar instead of as her follow up like most do.

Maria Bello's childbirth scene should only be seen on the big screen. Likewise Keanu's Jesus tatoo. Likewise Shirley Knight's straw hat collection.

Quote: Originally Posted by Clayton_Davis Helen Mirren, riding the see-saw with her viewers, never declares any type of emotion until the bitter end. Damn it! I can't figure out how to do spoilers - but there are clear examples of "emotion" woven throughout this entire performance. This turn is pitched very high, its operatic and expressive, not at all holding anything back.