tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post114222515385893110..comments2023-05-22T07:37:51.514-07:00Comments on The Concrete Donkey: Love/Hate relationship--Everyone loves it, I hate itErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09819378102315534002noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1143227925731149972006-03-24T11:18:00.000-08:002006-03-24T11:18:00.000-08:00I liked Crash. I don't think anyone said it was su...I liked Crash. I don't think anyone said it was supposed to be subtle. :)<BR/><BR/>Just like other themes that are dramatic such as war, genocide, etc, sometimes these things have to be hammered home in books and movies to keep people aware. Racism is alive and well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07984623556608252389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142818081375295012006-03-19T17:28:00.000-08:002006-03-19T17:28:00.000-08:00Jon Stewart said it best. After 3-6 Mafia won the ...Jon Stewart said it best. After 3-6 Mafia won the Oscar for best song, Stewart said, "3-6 Mafia 1, Martin Scorcese 0." That sums up the Oscars for me.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819378102315534002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142790979464169462006-03-19T09:56:00.000-08:002006-03-19T09:56:00.000-08:00I see what you are saying, Jake. That was a theme ...I see what you are saying, Jake. That was a theme the movie was exploring. But I have seen an episode of PBS's "Arthur" that has dealt with the theme of honesty and betrayal, but it was much better explored in the film, "Secrets and Lies." I felt the depth of analysis in "Crash" was more akin to a TV movie than an Oscar-winning film.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819378102315534002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142575128541063032006-03-16T21:58:00.000-08:002006-03-16T21:58:00.000-08:00I like Dumb and Dumber as well. It's stupid, but ...I like Dumb and Dumber as well. It's stupid, but very funny. <BR/><BR/>I can't think of any recent movies that everyone seems to love and I hate. That has more to do with the fact that the last movie I watched was Raising Arizona...again. (I don't get out much). However, there is one movie that I cannot stand. It's a Wonderful Life. I would rather eat that stuff they serve on Fear Factor Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142534208711087202006-03-16T10:36:00.000-08:002006-03-16T10:36:00.000-08:00Pat, I loved Dumb and Dumber. It did what it set ...Pat, I loved Dumb and Dumber. It did what it set out to do-make you laugh your head off at stupid and stupider (Ha Ha) jokes. It was a stupid movie but it made me laugh so therefore I liked it. In fact, I actually saw that movie 3 times, twice in the theater. I think once with Rob actually. Not award winning but valuable for what it was. P.S. I love Jim Carrey, his mere existance makes me Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142428374861331602006-03-15T05:12:00.000-08:002006-03-15T05:12:00.000-08:00I’m not going to ague for Crash, (although I agree...I’m not going to ague for Crash, (although I agree with Karyn-it made me think more than that gay cowboy movie, which made me think about what my friends really do when they go fishing), it’s the Academy Awards. Oscars-meaningless like a Grammy. The best three movies I saw last year weren’t even nominated for best Picture: Syrianna, A History of Violeence, and The Constant Gardener.<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142391202405059362006-03-14T18:53:00.000-08:002006-03-14T18:53:00.000-08:00Any time the music simply adds a lot more of the s...Any time the music simply adds a lot more of the same emotion that we are seeing on the screen, I hate it. For instance, if someone dies, and the camera closes up on someone crying, sad music with swelling strings is overkill...it's ridiculous, unnecessary and obvious.<BR/><BR/>I know you are thinking of 2001, and the use of music is brilliant in the film. Imagine the movie without the theme songErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819378102315534002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142386860606703202006-03-14T17:41:00.000-08:002006-03-14T17:41:00.000-08:00Eric, I think you need to define your dislike of m...Eric, I think you need to define your dislike of music in movies. It seems to tend to cringe when a director uses music to "heighten emotions". What I would like to hear is which emotions do you personally like a director to keep their hands off of?<BR/><BR/>Karyn, I agree with you on The Piano...but no more Miss Holly bashing! In retrospect, she did do an excellent job playing a role without anyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142374844828789082006-03-14T14:20:00.000-08:002006-03-14T14:20:00.000-08:00One film that will never, ever, ever fail to live ...One film that will never, ever, ever fail to live up to its reputation: Trapped in the Closet. I'd put that up against any of this year's best pic nominees for sheer enjoyment.<BR/>-BlakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142301613303654442006-03-13T18:00:00.000-08:002006-03-13T18:00:00.000-08:00I completely agree with you about Crash, especiall...I completely agree with you about Crash, especially it being about as subtle as a sledgehammer. <BR/><BR/>As for movies that everyone else likes and I didn't, all I can come up with is The Fifth Element. Actually, I'm not sure if everyone else liked it, but my boyfriend thinks it's genius. I, however, found it grating and stupid and not funny at all. Plus, Chris Tucker's character irritated Faythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423679789400380627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142285310892408492006-03-13T13:28:00.000-08:002006-03-13T13:28:00.000-08:00How about The Piano (not The Pianist) with Holly H...How about The Piano (not The Pianist) with Holly Hunter? Doesn't that fall into thecategory of critically acclaimed movies that sucked? For the record, I liked The Piano until Eric dissected it for me. Boy,can he ruin a movie! But ultimately I usually agree. I remember watching Forrest Gump with such anticipation because at the time I loved cheesy feel-good movies about retarded people.(HA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142234959702754472006-03-12T23:29:00.000-08:002006-03-12T23:29:00.000-08:00The direction in Crash was so ham fisted--the slow...The direction in Crash was so ham fisted--the slow motion, the closeups, the emotional music in the background. I want a little subtlety in a film. I don't like being told what to feel, how to feel, and how long to feel it. Spielberg does the same thing. <BR/><BR/>I still don't get it. Why is Crash a good movie? The opening scene of the film automatically disqualified it. That was a pretentious, Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819378102315534002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426974.post-1142233904836843382006-03-12T23:11:00.000-08:002006-03-12T23:11:00.000-08:00Eric...darling...light of my life...you hated Amer...Eric...darling...light of my life...you hated American Beauty? What are you, some kinda agitator? How many times have you seen it...might be time for another viewing...and a quart of scotch might make it more tolerable.<BR/><BR/>Here's the rub on Crash (Which I voted for as best pic of 2005) it's not about racism in everyday situations in as much as it is a snapshot of LA with unhappy people Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com