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Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

Philemon — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:27:14 -0000

Exactly - it seemed like it lasted 10 minutes!

And what an appropriate anecdote, whether intentionally or unintentionally, as the "House of Wax" ties in so well to Zemeckis' latest films, because the characters literally are like wax statues brought to life - or the 'living dead', as you refer to them.

Re: TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

jettloe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:25:53 -0000

I remember watching the 'Paddle Ball' sequence as a child also - but in 2D on a Saturday afternoon - it was an injection of the surreal - bam! - right into my life... what the heck was that guy doing with the paddle??

Re: Sundance at the Belcourt, The Film Talk on Facebook and Schwarzenegger in Star Wars

jettloe — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:35:47 -0000

Yes, well we'll see my friend -thanks for the encouragement! ;)

Re: “We Will Be Cruel to the German” - Tarantino v. Kubrick

jettloe — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:52:55 -0000

Hi ghinzdra - thanks for stopping by and visiting us here at The Film Talk. :)

I read your comment with interest and hear where you're coming from , from but have to disagree with every one of your points - it seems we're diametrically opposed on this one. I'd love to get into it but right now am working on a new section of TFT that's launching on Monday so maybe we can revisit this later?

In the meantime if you're interested here's some more of our posts and podcasts on Kubrick and Tarantino, (including an interview with Dan Richter who worked closely for a year with Kubrick on 2001 and an hour discussion on Eyes Wide Shut):

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/08/06/2001-podc...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/08/28/stanley-k...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/02/13/stanley-k...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/08/31/inglourio...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/01/04/kubricks-...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2008/08/28/my-favori...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2008/08/22/the-film-...

http://www.thefilmtalk.com/2009/10/19/5-things-...

Re: 2012 – Raising Arizona Mashup

jettloe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:53:24 -0000

I hear ya Dale - but let's face it, anything's an improvement! ;)

(for me Cusack sells it with his expression - it's like he's hearing the Raising Arizona soundtrack in his head!)

Re: You Voted WHAT? Best Of Nashville ‘09 Results Are In

jettloe — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:13:46 -0000

I hear ya - but it's fun - am glad that we were named Best Film Podcast of 2009, (of course I think that's accurate! ;)

Re: Clint Eastwood’s Moral Imagination and Why Glenn Beck Should Read More Speeches

twitter-10303282 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:31:44 -0000

Something funny is that earlier, my roommates and I were watching the most recent MAD MEN on On Demand, and as I fast forwarded through the commercials, the trailer for Invictus came on - and was onscreen for like 5 seconds in FFW. They all wanted to know what that was, having seen Freeman, Damon and Eastwood's name. So, I rewound to watch the trailer and afterwards they were all like, "meh". That also made me tear up, but not in the same way you're talking about.

(And I loved Gran Torino, btw. I was very sad that it failed to garner any Oscar noms. Except for Best Song, I'm fine with that not being nominated - although having Clint sing that live on the awards show would have been awesome!)

Re: Clint Eastwood’s Moral Imagination and Why Glenn Beck Should Read More Speeches

jettloe — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:58:10 -0000

Re: tearing up - you know I think I actually cried a bit while watching Gran Torino - surprising I know, but true - it's the last Dirty Harry film - and he tries to redeem himself through non-violence = brilliant.

Re: TFT 97 – A Serious Man / Amelia / On Nostalgia / The Room

jettloe — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:27:12 -0000

I think you're absolutely right re: the intentional shifting of focus to Arthur to put things in perspective - also notice the absence of water in the pool contrasted with the Canadian Dream Lake - the Coen's are great filmmakers: am glad they're around making pictures!

Re: What to Watch this Halloween

jettloe — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:56:24 -0000

Ahhh...NOSFERATU - who says copyright infringement is all bad! ;)

Re: TFT 97 – A Serious Man / Amelia / On Nostalgia / The Room

jettloe — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:42:55 -0000

Am intrigued by your 'No Country For Old Men' backwards thesis. I'd like Gareth to chime in here when he reads this comment - for him I think the end of the pic was the 'backward' end-of-2001...i know he wanted to get into it on the show but, mindful of time as I was I dodged out of it - perhaps something to delve into in more detail on a special 'Coen Brothers' show?

Re: The Teeth of Gilgamesh

jettloe — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:54:19 -0000

That may be the first time anyone has compared my thinking to that of Žižek - I'm flattered.

I think.

Re: Gomorra / Gomorrah

jettloe — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:24:45 -0000

i can understand the difficulty with the subtitles + as referenced in the post, if you're not familiar with the milieu it's going to be an opaque experience -

Re: ‘The Room’ – Screening at Midnight this Friday and Saturday in Nashville – Is it Right to Laugh at Others Dreams?

jettloe — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:19:02 -0000

Yes - the passion - that's what we need right now - PASSION - yes, we shall see.

Re: ‘The Room’ – Screening at Midnight this Friday and Saturday in Nashville – Is it Right to Laugh at Others Dreams?

jettloe — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:40:20 -0000

Looking at the 'The Room''s screening schedule it's clear the film is being seen - am very curious to see the audience reaction - and wonder if Wiseau will make another picture.

Re: TFT 96 – Where the Wild Things Are / 5 Ways to Make Your Film Better / Let’s Get Lost

jettloe — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:56:49 -0000

Cheers for the thoughts Dale - if you go back and listen to the Bucket of Urine mea culpa episode you'll notice that i lament my tone - but not my opinion - re: 'Be Honest' = always - cause as you say there's plenty of 'happy-talk' about movies where reviewers/viewers of pics treat their picked films as sports team - and therefore have to defend whether the film is dire or not.

+ who should be flattered, Gareth or I that you got us mixed up? ;)

Re: Mental Illness and the Movies

jettloe — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:52:06 -0000

We'll see what we can do :)

Re: TFT 96 – Where the Wild Things Are / 5 Ways to Make Your Film Better / Let’s Get Lost

jettloe — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:36:35 -0000

I think you may just have to attend...

Re: ‘The Film Talk’ Named Best Film Podcast of 2009 by the Nashville Scene

jettloe — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:24:04 -0000

Cheers Ana - i appreciate the support! :) (mind you, you've never had to sit behind me at the movies as as i sigh loudly at some perceived flaw of the film!)

Re: Escapism Film Festival Next Weekend

jettloe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:03:43 -0000

We'll be there Saturday :) Gareth and I should be there for The Black Hole, (a film that looks great...the script, alas, is another matter ;)

Re: Long Thought Lost Hour Long Interview with Alfred Hitchcock

jettloe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:06:32 -0000

ahhh...we'll have to agree to disagree re: The Birds ;)

i think it's great - notice how the end of every scene ends with a character staring out into space = Hitchcock's response to the New Wave etc. - a fascinating film - but of course we all have pictures that have a special place in our heart and that leave others cold - Gareth loves The Goonies for example...

Re: TFT 95 – The Invention of Lying / Zombieland Reconsidered / Wolf

StanleyRumm — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:56:22 -0000

If it's how you feel about a movie I for one would much rather you let it all out -whether I fundamentally disagree (eg. Inglorious Basterds) or agree (eg. Watchmen, or haven't seen it but it'll be a cold day in hell before I watch Zombieland either way).
I think it's obvious you love movies. Don't let your standard slip just because many more others might disagree. As long as you can justify your opinion (and you do -which makes it worth hearing at the very least) then there's no reason why your personal taste shouldn't be shared in all its glory.
(Edited to admit I didn't hear the Zombieland podcast yet because I knew I had no interest in the movie -now I'll have to listen to it thanks to all this talk, which I wouldn't have done had you not said what you did.)

Re: TFT 95 – The Invention of Lying / Zombieland Reconsidered / Wolf

jettloe — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:45:30 -0000

Thanks for your kind thoughts The_Baron - of course the irony of a critic being affected by criticism is not lost on me! :) but i think spazzattack3k did hit upon something - will try not to be so sour or bitter for our upcoming Where the Wild Things are ep!

Re: Who’s the Best Impersonator of Orson Welles?

Philemon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:18:19 -0000

Not only that, but a TV show with Robin Williams as an alien named "Mork" spun off from 50's/60's sitcom "Happy Days".

"Mork calling Orson..."

Re: Who’s the Best Impersonator of Orson Welles?

jettloe — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:22:11 -0000

Yes...because of course Orson Welles was Lucas' original choice for the voice of Darth Vader!:

(From IMDB: Welles declined the chance to be the voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars (1977) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000080/bio