I heard Brokeback Mountain was completely over-rated. But I’m a little suprised that you hated Crash and Munich so much. I’ll agree with your criticisms of Munich, but I don’t think you saw any of the good qualities it had. The story was fresh and I thought the actors did a pretty good job. But what was with the drawn-out ending? Crash tried too hard to teach us a lesson in racism, but overall it was moderately entertaining. Unfortunately only 5% of movies are really great anymore, so if you’re looking for a film to really change your perspective or just make you say “Wow!”, you’re going to be disappointed.
I also agree with you on Last Days, but I don’t think Grizzly Man is really all that deserving. It was ok, but not great.
Andrew - 05:02am on 02/02/2006
Doc, I didn’t write this post. Dave did.
Rob - 05:02am on 02/02/2006
Rob, this anemic selection of mediocore movies only points out the depravity and intellectual poverty of Hollywood. What do they have for screen writers today? Most of the plots are repeats or rehash of older ideas. The moral compass is totally broke too. They think its bold to glorify homosexuality, but they can’t depict Islam as the breeder of violence that it is. It’s really a waste of ones money to attend any of their offerings.
docdave - 05:02am on 02/02/2006
I’m disappointed that “Walk the Line” didn’t get a Best Picture nomination. I thought that was a great film--at least, one of the best ones I saw all year.
Dave - 06:02am on 02/02/2006
I’ve also heard that Brokeback Mountain was overrated and that it was getting all the award show buzz because of the appeal to liberal sensibilities. I can see where that could be true, but not having seen the film I guess I can’t speak to its quality.
To be honest with you I haven’t seen any of the movies on your list. Only Munich and Capote even played in the local theater, and I didn’t go to them. But it sounds like I didn’t miss much.
To be honest with you, the last “great” film(s) I saw were the Lord of the Rings movies. Fantastically done. The last one before that was American History X.
Rob - 06:02am on 02/02/2006
Mark,
Yes you would be correct. The band is actually made up of members of other bands. Their last album was “Yanqui U.X.O.” which I think was released in 2002. Right now they are on an extended hiatus to do work with their other bands, but they have not disbanded. If you want to hear their other bands, check out “Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band”, “A Silver Mt. Zion”, and “hrsta”.
Andrew - 08:02am on 02/02/2006
Andrew -
Would I be correct in identifying a Godspeed cover?
I saw them once here in the UK - what happened to that band?
Mark - 08:02am on 02/02/2006
To be honest with you, the last “great” film(s) I saw were the Lord of the Rings movies.
Yea, but I thought it started to lose it’s fire by the last one. I think I’d have to say the last great movie I saw was Sin City (I know probably most people would disagree). The dialouge and the cinematography perfectly captured that comic book feel. Plus the story is pretty damn interesting and the action is great.
Andrew - 08:02am on 02/02/2006
Crash was a powerful flick. Ugly, painful, and Unsettling. Postmodernism at her best and worst, in all her ironic glory.
Marty - 05:02pm on 02/02/2006
I really, really liked Crash. Saw it on video upon a recommendation and absoluely loved it. It grabs you and doesn’t let go.
I heard Brokeback Mountain was completely over-rated. But I’m a little suprised that you hated Crash and Munich so much. I’ll agree with your criticisms of Munich, but I don’t think you saw any of the good qualities it had. The story was fresh and I thought the actors did a pretty good job. But what was with the drawn-out ending? Crash tried too hard to teach us a lesson in racism, but overall it was moderately entertaining. Unfortunately only 5% of movies are really great anymore, so if you’re looking for a film to really change your perspective or just make you say “Wow!”, you’re going to be disappointed.
I also agree with you on Last Days, but I don’t think Grizzly Man is really all that deserving. It was ok, but not great.
Doc, I didn’t write this post. Dave did.
Rob, this anemic selection of mediocore movies only points out the depravity and intellectual poverty of Hollywood. What do they have for screen writers today? Most of the plots are repeats or rehash of older ideas. The moral compass is totally broke too. They think its bold to glorify homosexuality, but they can’t depict Islam as the breeder of violence that it is. It’s really a waste of ones money to attend any of their offerings.
I’m disappointed that “Walk the Line” didn’t get a Best Picture nomination. I thought that was a great film--at least, one of the best ones I saw all year.
I’ve also heard that Brokeback Mountain was overrated and that it was getting all the award show buzz because of the appeal to liberal sensibilities. I can see where that could be true, but not having seen the film I guess I can’t speak to its quality.
To be honest with you I haven’t seen any of the movies on your list. Only Munich and Capote even played in the local theater, and I didn’t go to them. But it sounds like I didn’t miss much.
To be honest with you, the last “great” film(s) I saw were the Lord of the Rings movies. Fantastically done. The last one before that was American History X.
Mark,
Yes you would be correct. The band is actually made up of members of other bands. Their last album was “Yanqui U.X.O.” which I think was released in 2002. Right now they are on an extended hiatus to do work with their other bands, but they have not disbanded. If you want to hear their other bands, check out “Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and Tra-la-la Band”, “A Silver Mt. Zion”, and “hrsta”.
Andrew -
Would I be correct in identifying a Godspeed cover?
I saw them once here in the UK - what happened to that band?
To be honest with you, the last “great” film(s) I saw were the Lord of the Rings movies.
Yea, but I thought it started to lose it’s fire by the last one. I think I’d have to say the last great movie I saw was Sin City (I know probably most people would disagree). The dialouge and the cinematography perfectly captured that comic book feel. Plus the story is pretty damn interesting and the action is great.
Crash was a powerful flick. Ugly, painful, and Unsettling. Postmodernism at her best and worst, in all her ironic glory.
I really, really liked Crash. Saw it on video upon a recommendation and absoluely loved it. It grabs you and doesn’t let go.