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Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-06
Replies: 21
Which film or filmmaker piqued your interest?
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
It'd be a sad day if one would need to point out...

It'd be a sad day if one would need to point out that "Coppola" means, "Not Sofia." A truly bad day.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-06
Replies: 21
Which film or filmmaker piqued your interest?
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
When I first saw The Big Lebowski and L.A....

When I first saw The Big Lebowski and L.A. Confidential.

The first got me interested in Coen, the second got me interested in the Film-Noir genre.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 08-04-06
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-04-06
Replies: 27
The Fountain
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
I don't want to rain on the parade, but Darren...

I don't want to rain on the parade, but Darren Aronosky's base story is one of the weakest and most self indulgent pieces of.... trash... that I've ever read.

Seriously, the only redeeming...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-04-06
Replies: 18
Noir Has Returned
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
I heard that that was the best part about the...

I heard that that was the best part about the film :(
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 08-02-06
Replies: 18
Noir Has Returned
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
The plot was a little complex. And no, I'm not...

The plot was a little complex. And no, I'm not smarter than anyone else, I've just seen the movie a thousand times.

I think it's not only the best neo-noir of all time, but also the best...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-30-06
Replies: 36
The Movie Club Discussion - Munich
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Again, interpolation between sex and violence? ...

Again, interpolation between sex and violence?

But, in the context of the story it made sense, she wasn't a bomb maker nor a thug. I mean, say what you want about being a sexual object, but if...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-30-06
Replies: 18
Noir Has Returned
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
First off, Hillary Swank is beautiful. SHe has...

First off, Hillary Swank is beautiful. SHe has just played simpleton roles in the past. Seeing her in the trailer and (almost) look as good as Kirshner just proves how she can physically adapt as...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-30-06
Replies: 18
Noir Has Returned
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Ehhh, the cast in The Black Dahlia is...

Ehhh, the cast in The Black Dahlia is significantly more talented than that of Hollywoodland. The same applies for the directors, even if De Palma is in a slump. Also, it's Ellroy source material.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-30-06
Replies: 36
The Movie Club Discussion - Munich
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Well I read your response as justifying revenge...

Well I read your response as justifying revenge in terms of quantitative value.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-29-06
Replies: 15
"The Frat Pack" - I love 'em, do ya?
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
The Frat Pack are derived from the Rat Pack. The...

The Frat Pack are derived from the Rat Pack. The Frat Pack aren't related to the Brat Pack, although they both came from the same source.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-06
Replies: 36
The Movie Club Discussion - Munich
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
I'm going to have to disagree. While the murder...

I'm going to have to disagree. While the murder was indeed cruel. They were 100% justified in killing her (and humiliating her) based on the work they were doing. You can't show sympathy here and...
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-29-06
Replies: 36
The Movie Club Discussion - Munich
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
I'm going to start off with Bana relating the...

I'm going to start off with Bana relating the Munich massacre while having sex: I believe it was to interpolate the relationship between sex and violence. And no, I didn't think of this, somebody...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-29-06
Replies: 18
Noir Has Returned
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Noir Has Returned

This is the definition of great cinema: http://www.theblackdahliamovie.net/

This can't suck, it just can't.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-13-06
Replies: 135
Favorite Obscure Movie
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
My favorite obscure disney movie was Treasure...

My favorite obscure disney movie was Treasure Planet although the politics behind it make me furious.

I also enjoy Flash Gordon which is obscure in the states, and if Bully is counted as obscure...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-13-06
Replies: 808
Sexiest Actors/Actresses
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Something told me to quote this picture.

Something told me to quote this picture.
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-13-06
Replies: 15
"The Frat Pack" - I love 'em, do ya?
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Hit or miss. Some of the funniest and some of the...

Hit or miss. Some of the funniest and some of the most boring films I've ever seen.

But they have nowhere near the amount of misses that the bad boys of snl have, oh dear. (No disrespect to Chris...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-13-06
Replies: 41
Kevin Smith (how do you feel about him)
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Yeah, I love him. I've heard people complain...

Yeah, I love him. I've heard people complain about his directing his skills but all of his films are well acted and well shot in my opinion.

Also, An Evening with Kevin Smith was one of the...
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-12-06
Replies: 8
The Gnat's Movie Reviews
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
*tries desperately to feel any emotion* J/K...

*tries desperately to feel any emotion*

J/K ;)
Replies: 55
As If More Proof Was Needed: Americans Are Morons
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
That's my exact feeling with Batman Begins.

That's my exact feeling with Batman Begins.
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-12-06
Replies: 46
CRASH (Paul Haggis, 2005)
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Munich is the best movie since The Big Lebowski....

Munich is the best movie since The Big Lebowski. I don't know if there is a better movie than the Big Lebowski.
Forum: Movie Reviews 07-11-06
Replies: 46
CRASH (Paul Haggis, 2005)
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Although I'm not a fan of the oscar controversy...

Although I'm not a fan of the oscar controversy that Crash generated. I think the film was a decent effort at irony that generally succeeded. As previously stated, many of the stereotypes were cliche...
Forum: Upcoming Movies & Sequels 07-07-06
Replies: 31
The Wicker Man
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
Somewhat stupified by the trailer, but I have...

Somewhat stupified by the trailer, but I have faith in Neil Labute. He seems to have the best and most shocking social commentary in his movies.

BUT.... the movie looks like the cliche slasher...
Forum: Actors, Awards, & Directors 07-07-06
Replies: 16
Same character, different actor
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
River Phoenix substituted for Dicaprio in Titanic.

River Phoenix substituted for Dicaprio in Titanic.
Forum: General Movie Discussion 07-07-06
Replies: 36
Poll: What Does it Take to Be the Greatest Movie of All Time?
Posted By ObiWanShinobi
The academy awards shouldn't be a barometer for...

The academy awards shouldn't be a barometer for what is considered the greatest movie of all time. I believe greatest should be deduced by impact on society as well as progression of film technique....