Comedy Hall of Fame [Archive] - Page 2

cricket

07-16-15, 12:11 AM

You can add me as a fifth person who agrees with GB, although I don't think there's a way to please everyone. I was also a little disappointed to see Dead Alive get nominated, but it is a comedy so it's not like you can just say it can't be eligible. It just went against what I hoped it would be. When I first thought of the comedy HoF, I looked up some of these horror movies, including the two nominated, hoping that for some reason they wouldn't be eligible. Obviously, I love horror movies, but when I look at the word comedy in it's purest form, I think of something else. Of course it's understandable that someone else will see it the other way. I don't think it was wrong that these movies were nominated; in my mind, it's just not the ideal. I was actually holding on to Frankenhooker with the hopes of a comedy/horror tournament some day.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:12 AM

Nobody here has any vendetta against GBG. Hell, she's not even the one requesting a change. You are, SC. This is about discrimination based on one person's personal taste and that one person (you) isn't even participating in this.

Discrimination? It's called "Comedy Hall of Fame." She wants to join. She has one itty bitty request. You guys made a big deal out of it.

Anyway, I'm tired of this. Have mercy. This stuff gets to be so stressful......

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:14 AM

Discrimination? It's called "Comedy Hall of Fame." She wants to join. She has one itty bitty request. You guys made a big deal out of it.

Anyway, I'm tired of this. Have mercy. This stuff gets to be so stressful......

It's not an "itty bitty request" and she's not the one making it.
And it absolutely is discrimination.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:16 AM

I think the diversity and creativity of nominations inside of the theme is part of the draw for me. We have some great diversity in this hall of fame, I expect it to be great. Like I said, if anybody has a problem with the Dead Alive nomination, rail it when you vote. You'll show me to nominate comedies that I like that also feature people being decapitated with lawnmower blades!

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:17 AM

It's not an "itty bitty request" and she's not the one making it.
And it absolutely is discrimination.

Yet... you guys got what you wanted.

GB doesn't get to play, 'cause she has issues with gore. GORE.

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:18 AM

Yet... you guys got what you wanted.

GB doesn't get to play, 'cause she has issues with gore. GORE.

She's choosing not to play.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:18 AM

Alright, then how about this?

Allow GB into the Hall of Fame, but be OK with the fact that she won't watch the movie. She can just put it at the bottom of her list. She probably would have anyway.

Camo

07-16-15, 12:19 AM

Absolutely. Quills makes me laugh more than most comedies. The humor is one of the reasons I love it so much. Killer Joe gave me quite a few laughs as well.

Quills is hilarious. The "I am a bird" part made me laugh more than most comedies, mostly because he was perfectly perched like a bird :D

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:20 AM

@SC

No.
All the hall of fame rules apply: nominate a movie, watch all the nominations, send me your votes of all the films in ranked order. Easy.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:20 AM

Yet... you guys got what you wanted.

GB doesn't get to play, 'cause she has issues with gore. GORE.

That could make things difficult for her, but rules shouldn't be changed for the sake of a single person. Cutting off an entire subgenre for a single person isn't fair to that subgenre. And before you say it again, it doesn't bloody matter if there will be a future hall of fame dedicated to that bloody subgenre. Bloody hell, any movie inside of a bloody genre that happens to be the bloody theme, bloody well should be bloody eligible.

This post is gory too.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:20 AM

No.

Then you guys are completely disgusting and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:21 AM

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:21 AM

Quills is hilarious. The "I am a bird" part made me laugh more than most comedies, mostly because he was perfectly perched like a bird :D

I liked that part, but the theater scene had me in stitches.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:22 AM

You guys are taking this WAYtoo seriously.

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:23 AM

How would you even know that she really watched it? How do you know anyone really watches everything anyway? She could just lie and say she watched it. Obviously you guys can't really tell if people are watching the films.

No, we can't. It's an honor system, obviously. But as part of participation people are supposed to discuss each film as they watch them.

And it would be pretty damn disgusting of somebody to pretend to watch a nomination and not give it a fair chance.

cricket

07-16-15, 12:23 AM

I think that most likely JJ and Miss Vicky are right, and I just don't like it. I had visions of Animal House, Young Framkenstein, Chaplin, Lebowski, Some Like it Hot, The Hangover, things like that. I think it falls with what I thought all along, Comedies, or at least my kind of comedies, are just not that popular on the forum.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:24 AM

You guys take this way too seriously............. that's all.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:26 AM

You guys take this way too seriously............. that's all.

Thank you.

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 12:27 AM

OK, I had no idea this was still going on, so instead of replying in PM, I will say here what I am trying to work out, and then hopefully we can all move on.

I have tried to pay close attention to all the fights, as far as what each of you post, to help your group's situation. It is rather obvious that we have two sides, with severely different taste in films. What I truly think should be done, to help the both of you out, is . . .

For each sub genre, for the very first theme thread for each genre, let it be anything comedy counts, or whatever the genre theme is. HOWEVER guys, (and you know who you are) the next time the other group makes a thread for specific comedies, or whatever the theme is, don't barge in wishing for anything to count. "Well then change your title".

During the musical fight, I came to realize that we should have done a full blown Musical first. I was still too new to all this, and I didn't realize until Justin (or someone else) mentioned it. Of course by then, it was a bit too late.

Right now we have a Comedy Hall of Fame, so let it be . . . However, I plan on running a "Nothing but Comedy & Made in the USA" Hall of Fame, and I don't wanna see anyone bringing anything else in. As we all know, we can also have Dark Comedies, Classic Comedies, Outdoor Comedies, Holiday Comedies, and so on. Will that work? Can we move on, now?

gbgoodies

07-16-15, 12:28 AM

Just to be clear, I'm not asking anyone to remove that movie, or change the rules. I'm okay with dropping out of this.

I just wanted the people who sent me private messages to know that they are not alone.

And also to be clear, I'm not asking anyone to out themselves here either. The issue is done and over, (at least for me).

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:30 AM

You can't participate, GB, unless you watch blood and guts and all sorts of horrible things in this "comedy" hall of fame.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:30 AM

@Destiny

I don't really think there is a problem. Everything is on the up and up.

Camo

07-16-15, 12:31 AM

Not sure if everthing has passed or not, but I jump ahead there to point out there was no problems here until according to SC he was messaging GBG and he decided GBG was being discriminated against. GBG had dropped out and everyone moved on, GBG did drop into say please stop SC that clearly shouldn't be part of the HOF but please stop. Everyone moved on, then SC appeared again saying the exact same crap, then GBG decides to explain her opinion.

Dunno......uh

Citizen Rules

07-16-15, 12:32 AM

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=22220&stc=1&d=1437013728

Don't mind me. Just looking for some attention. There's the cause of the conflict. A bored person looking for attention. The rest of us were doing fine, no problems.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:34 AM

Not sure if everthing has passed or not, but I jump ahead there to point out there was no problems here until according to SC he was messaging GBG and he decided GBG was being discriminated against.

I'm not thinking of it as discrimination.

GBG had dropped out and everyone moved on, GBG did drop into say please stop SC that clearly shouldn't be part of the HOF but please stop. Everyone moved on, then SC appeared again saying the exact same crap, then GBG decides to explain her opinion.

Dunno......uh

GB never told me to stop.

gbgoodies

07-16-15, 12:34 AM

You can't participate, GB, unless you watch blood and guts and all sorts of horrible things in this "comedy" hall of fame.

It's okay. Let it go.

cricket

07-16-15, 12:35 AM

Well I started it up again tonight, but I think I have more of a personal preference rather than a valid argument.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:36 AM

There's the cause of the conflict. A bored person looking for attention. The rest of us were doing fine, no problems.

That was for a laugh. This is a "comedy" hall of fame, afterall. Unfortunately, not many people here have a sense of humor since they're more fascinated by blood and dismemberment.

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 12:36 AM

@Destiny

I don't really think there is a problem. Everything is on the up and up.

Well sweetie, the bulk of this thread is a fight. There is a problem.

Plain and simple . . . For the beginning sub genre threads . . . whatever comedy, whatever musical, whatever suspense thrillers counts. After that, let whoever is running the thread, decide what counts, without a bunch of fights.

Why did I write all that ***** up there!?! This last post was a lot easier. :|

Camo

07-16-15, 12:38 AM

At least this will be funny to read back later :D

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 12:38 AM

Well I started it up again tonight, but I think I have more of a personal preference rather than a valid argument.

Well what in the hell did you do that for? Is that why you kept me in PM, so I wouldn't know about it? ;)

cricket

07-16-15, 12:41 AM

Well what in the hell did you do that for? Is that why you kept me in PM, so I wouldn't know about it? ;)

No

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 12:41 AM

That was a joke.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:43 AM

Well sweetie, the bulk of this thread is a fight. There is a problem.

Plain and simple . . . For the beginning sub genre threads . . . whatever comedy, whatever musical, whatever suspense thrillers counts. After that, let whoever is running the thread, decide what counts, without a bunch of fights.

Well that's just because Sexy is bored, or something. I don't know. He's not even participating.

I don't like the idea of having one person decide what counts, that's a problem in itself. I think everything in this thread was handled the correct way, by myself and gbg. She knew that she didn't want to watch something like Dead Alive, so she made the decision to pull out. I think that's the way things should be done, and I still think that each individual participating should be able to interpret the theme the way they choose. So long as it's not clearly outside the boundary of what the theme is, there should be no problem. If others take issue with the nomination, they have two options: 1. Drop out, 2. Hurt the movie by downvoting it.

Since any kind of argument taking place isn't pitting two participating members against each other, I don't really think it's fair to consider this a problem. I also don't think that a hall of fame is about making everybody happy, the original intent was not only for it be a competition, not between the members but the movies, but also a chance at expanding horizons. This is fine, it will play itself out, Sexy will get bored, this issue will die, everybody will be happy, Dead Alive will be inducted in the Hall of Fame, and nobody will have to worry about watching it again. :D

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 12:45 AM

Lemme ask, though. Isn't that what all of you do, to some point? I mean, if I nominated something that you truly thought was wrong, you're not going to tell me no?

Citizen Rules

07-16-15, 12:45 AM

@Destiny

I don't really think there is a problem. Everything is on the up and up. I agree with JJ, there's no problem. GBG was cool about dropping out and JJ was cool about it too. Everyone said it was fine.

The only 'fighting' is coming from SC, why don't you have a little talk with him by PM. The rest of us are just peachy.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:45 AM

If I'm bored, I was just trying to spend some time helping a dear friend on the forum, Miss Gbgoodies.

Maybe she didn't need or desire my help, but, I thought I should say something, 'cause it could happen again to someone else.

jrs

07-16-15, 12:47 AM

I thought a Comedy Hall of Fame would be like if such a thing existed,what films should be inducted. Out of the so called nominations, the only one that would probably make it is Monty Python and the Life of Brian.

cricket

07-16-15, 12:47 AM

Actually what might be funny is if I tell my wife I have a comedy for us Saturday night, and I put on Dead Alive. I'll get my friggin ass kicked.

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:48 AM

GB never told me to stop.

She's told you more than once to let it go. You just aren't listening.

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:49 AM

She did just say "let it go." I saw that.

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:51 AM

That wasn't the first time.

jrs

07-16-15, 12:51 AM

She did just say "let it go." I saw that.
Frozen was a comedy?

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 12:51 AM

That wasn't the first time.

My bad. Why don't you go collect all the times she said it? Then you can REALLY prove it to me.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:54 AM

Lemme ask, though. Isn't that what all of you do, to some point? I mean, if I nominated something that you truly thought was wrong, you're not going to tell me no?

I wouldn't tell you no, but I probably would drop subtle hints that the others might not take it so well. :p

By the way, when I say that the runner of the hall of fame shouldn't decide what is or isn't eligible, I don't necessarily mean they shouldn't set some parameters. I think they should be allowed to define the theme as long as it makes sense.

For example:

(Sorry to only use CR for both of these, but it makes the most sense here)

The Film-Noir hall of fame. The rules were that films had to be from 40-59 (Not sure if that's entirely accurate,) I am cool with this because on numerous occasions I've seen Film-Noirs described as American films, often in Black and White, and between that time period. I wouldn't even call Neo-Noirs a subgenre of that, but basically it's own entity. Now, if something was just Noir, dropping the Film part in front, I think that's all encompassing.

The flipside of that was what went down with the Musical hall of fame. He wanted to exclude animation, but I don't think I've ever seen a Musical described as something that has to be live-action. That's where I took issue.

This isn't really in regards to what's been going on in this thread, but I just wanted to clarify a point I made earlier about not wanting all the power to go to the host.

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 12:54 AM

My bad. Why don't you go collect all the times she said it? Then you can REALLY prove it to me.

She said it yesterday, but you were too busy accusing me of being "an attention chaser" to notice.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 12:59 AM

SC, I appreciate what you're trying to do, but it's okay. Let it go. I did.

I'll just watch the movies that I choose to watch and disregard the rest.

SC, I appreciate your support, but it's okay. Let it go. I'm not asking anyone to change their nomination just for me. I'll just watch the movies that I want to watch, and they can disregard my nomination.

It's their loss. They're going to miss out on watching My Cousin Vinny. :D

It's okay. Let it go.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0MK7qz13bU

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 01:00 AM

She said it yesterday, but you were too busy accusing me of being "an attention chaser" to notice.
If that bothered you, remember that you called me the same thing first.

tatmmw2

07-16-15, 01:03 AM

I am nobody to have an opinion on this topics as I am new but you both guys are right and wrong. Gore in this case is comedy too so everyone who is playing has to watch it. However, there ARE people that can't stand some sort of movies like gore, they just can't and I think it's not fair to exclude them because they can't watch it. If I see a funny thread of comedy, I love comedy, I want to play, but I see that I have to watch a movie that makes me feel sick I guess people has to make a little exception. So no one has to reject any gender but you may want to let GB skip that movie if you think it's okey. I just don't like seeing you guys fight :(

Camo

07-16-15, 01:10 AM

jrs

07-16-15, 01:13 AM

No one asked you. :p

Technically jiraffejustin asked everyone when he made this thread. :p

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 01:24 AM

I wouldn't tell you no, but I probably would drop subtle hints that the others might not take it so well. :p

Baby, they'd just have to be gettin' over it! :p

The flipside of that was what went down with the Musical hall of fame. He wanted to exclude animation, but I don't think I've ever seen a Musical described as something that has to be live-action. That's where I took issue.

I remember Swan being OK with it, once the title was changed, but you weren't OK with it, even after that, right? If we had done what I said, though, and had a Musical first, as in anything musical goes, would you still have had a problem with the Live Action Musicals?

I am nobody to have an opinion on this topics as I am new but you both guys are right and wrong. Gore in this case is comedy too so everyone who is playing has to watch it. However, there ARE people that can't stand some sort of movies like gore, they just can't and I think it's not fair to exclude them because they can't watch it. If I see a funny thread of comedy, I love comedy, I want to play, but I see that I have to watch a movie that makes me feel sick I guess people has to make a little exception. So no one has to reject any gender but you may want to let GB skip that movie if you think it's okey. I just don't like seeing you guys fight :(

I agree with you, sweetie. The thing is, they don't want that, ever. Funny enough, though. It's not like it would move up from the bottom of her list, if she actually watched it.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 01:36 AM

I remember Swan being OK with it, once the title was changed, but you weren't OK with it, even after that, right? If we had done what I said, though, and had a Musical first, as in anything musical goes, would you still have had a problem with the Live Action Musicals?

I thought it was a bit unnecessary to have both a live-action and animated musical hall of fame split, because I thought there would only have been one or two animated musicals overall. However, I was fine with it as long as it was called what it was. I don't think it's really a problem to have either the broad or specific hall of fame go first, so long as it's called what it is. Like Sexy says, I take this too seriously. :D

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 01:52 AM

However, I was fine with it as long as it was called what it was. I don't think it's really a problem to have either the broad or specific hall of fame go first, so long as it's called what it is. Like Sexy says, I take this too seriously. :D

OK then. So everyone be very specific with your titles, and do whatever the hell first. :D
It sounds settled to me. ;)

Swan

07-16-15, 02:14 AM

What did I come back to...

For the record, yeah, a horror-comedy is still a comedy. I get that the horror seems to overshadow the comedy because horror is a visceral, in-your-face genre, but when you look at it objectively, in my opinion, both of the horror-comedies nominated are basically 50/50 horror/comedy. I hope I didn't offend/annoy anyone with my nomination, but I'm not that into comedies to begin with and wasn't even going to participate but decided to to expand my horizons a bit (and am incredibly pleased to see a lot of intelligent stuff nominated). I do love horror-comedies though, so I nominated one. :shrug:

Pussy Galore

07-16-15, 02:21 AM

What is the problem haha, a comedy is a movie that makes people laugh. Is a said movie makes the one who nominates it laugh then I think it should be an acceptable nomination. Why should we conform to norms that gives the title of ''official comedy'' to a movie. What I like about HOF's is the diversity of movies, and the opportunity to see things I wouldn't Watch by myself and if I dislike them I simply explain why.

Camo

07-16-15, 02:31 AM

I thought it was a bit unnecessary to have both a live-action and animated musical hall of fame split, because I thought there would only have been one or two animated musicals overall. However, I was fine with it as long as it was called what it was. I don't think it's really a problem to have either the broad or specific hall of fame go first, so long as it's called what it is. Like Sexy says, I take this too seriously. :D

It would have been me and MVs Animated Musicals, mine would have finished last and I was fine with that. Can't speak for MV but I was joining because I wasn't a fan of Musicals and I'd like to go through whatever was nominated hopefully find one or two I like. My favourite Musical happens to b Animated, if people including me didn't throw their toys out the pram we would be doing a Musicals HOF with Charlottes Web (or NBC), and South Park.

BlueLion

07-16-15, 02:32 AM

The problem is that it's impossible to please everyone. I'm pretty sure if Braindead was nominated in a Horror HoF some people would say, "hey, this is a comedy not pure horror, it doesn't belong here"

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 02:34 AM

and am incredibly pleased to see a lot of intelligent stuff nominated.

That was my goal, with my nomination. :p

Miss Vicky

07-16-15, 02:37 AM

It would have been me and MVs Animated Musicals, mine would have finished last and I was fine with that. Can't speak for MV but I was joining because I wasn't a fan of Musicals and I'd like to go through whatever was nominated hopefully find one or two I like. My favourite Musical happens to b Animated, if people including me didn't throw their toys out the pram we would be doing a Musicals HOF with Charlottes Web (or NBC), and South Park.

I hate most musicals and had no intention at all of joining a General Musical HOF. I just don't think they should have been split because it was discriminatory against animation. I only joined the Animated Musicals HOF because it seemed wrong for me to not participate in an animation specific HOF, even if it is for musicals.

For the Comedy HOF, I very seriously considered nominating Bubba Ho-Tep (a horror comedy) or Hedwig and the Angry Inch (a musical comedy) because I was leaning towards something less obvious and because I figured there was a fairly high probability of somebody else nominating Lebowski. Ultimately I went with TBL because it's my favorite of any type of comedy.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 02:55 AM

Swan

07-16-15, 02:56 AM

I appreciate this post. This is pretty much exactly how I feel.

Same. I find Pussy Galore is often on point.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 03:29 AM

Anybody wanna play predictions?

I am guessing Lebowski wins this thing. Who you got?

Sexy Celebrity

07-16-15, 03:31 AM

Anybody wanna play predictions?

I am guessing Lebowski wins this thing. Who you got?

I'd rather see Dead Alive stay and fight and try to win this thing over Lebowski winning it.

BlueLion

07-16-15, 03:31 AM

Yeah, Lebowski no doubt wins it, followed by Dazed and Confused and Life of Brian.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 03:48 AM

Any predictions on how Mon Oncle will be received?

I think it could be a dark horse*...maybe. I think Swan and I will both probably enjoy it, I don't know about anybody else though.

*Not to win, but to at least show well.

Swan

07-16-15, 03:53 AM

I think Mon Oncle will do respectably well. I hope it does, anyway. I like Sane and I like Tati, and I'm looking forward to watching it.

Pussy Galore

07-16-15, 04:09 AM

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 05:45 AM

I'm going to start watching these tonight. Should I get the gore out of the way? I think I did that the last time.

jiraffejustin

07-16-15, 05:48 AM

I'm going to start watching these tonight. Should I get the gore out of the way? I think I did that the last time.

Yes, I'd be honored if you started with my nomination. :D

jrs

07-16-15, 06:13 AM

A comedy is a movie that makes people laugh. Is a said movie makes the one who nominates it laugh then I think it should be an acceptable nomination.

The Naked Gun is a comedy and it makes people laugh. Sure it's funny, but I don't think that's a worthy nomination to a comedy 'hall of fame'. Maybe a silly hall of hame. lol...I just think the choices should be really great comedies. Cult classic comedies.

The animated hall of fame had good nominations.

Gatsby

07-16-15, 06:16 AM

I don't really like Tati, I find his films to be very cold and hard to get into. I've seen Mon Oncle about a year ago and I don't remember particularly caring for it. I'll rewatch it for the HOF, but I don't have high expectations.
Have you seen Mr. Hulot's Holiday? Possibly one of the "warmest" films I've ever seen. And it's the easiest to watch out of Tati'a filmography.

Camo

07-16-15, 06:27 AM

The Naked Gun is a comedy and it makes people laugh. Sure it's funny, but I don't think that's a worthy nomination to a comedy 'hall of fame'. Maybe a silly hall of hame. lol...I just think the choices should be really great comedies. Cult classic comedies.

The animated hall of fame had good nominations.

The Naked Gun isn't very funny IMO. I laughed a lot more at Playtime, and I laughed more than both at The Burbs, opinions and all that. Still doesn't mean everyone should be as closed off as you and thankfully PG isnt at all.

jrs

07-16-15, 06:45 AM

The Naked Gun isn't very funny IMO. I laughed a lot more at Playtime, and I laughed more than both at The Burbs, opinions and all that. Still doesn't mean everyone should be as closed off as you.
I was using Naked Gun as an example. Not saying everyone finds all comedies as funny as everyone does. And I am not closed minded. I just feel that films entered into a 'hall of fame' should be more worthy of being entered into a hall of fame ....if there were actually one for this kind of thing.

Gatsby

07-16-15, 06:50 AM

There is an actual "Hall of Fame" thread where the winners are added, but it has been inactive for a while.

Oh and can you please post some 'worthy winners' jrs? :)

I think you'll be surprised to find out that a lot of the winners are foreign films.

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 06:57 AM

Yes, I'd be honored if you started with my nomination. :D

Will do. :)

Have I found it yet?!? :p

The Naked Gun isn't very funny IMO. I laughed a lot more at Playtime, and I laughed more than both at The Burbs, opinions and all that. Still doesn't mean everyone should be as closed off as you and thankfully PG isnt at all.

I LOVE The 'Burbs.

Camo

07-16-15, 06:57 AM

I was using Naked Gun as an example. Not saying everyone finds all comedies as funny as everyone does. And I am not closed minded. I just feel that films entered into a 'hall of fame' should be more worthy of being entered into a hall of fame ....if there were actually one for this kind of thing.

Like what? Join one and show us what's wrong with our choices.

How many of our inductees aren't HOF worthy?

jrs

07-16-15, 06:58 AM

Oh and can you please post some 'worthy winners' jrs? :)

There needs to be some worthy nominations first.

Like what? Join one and show us what's wrong with our choices.

How many of our inductees aren't HOF worthy?

I posted already that Monty Python was the only worthy nomination long ago

Camo

07-16-15, 07:02 AM

There needs to be some worthy nominations first.

I posted already that Monty Python was the only worthy nomination long ago

So again nothing? Why don't you post 3000 American 90s movies? You will probably be the first to do that I guess.

jrs

07-16-15, 07:07 AM

So again nothing?

No. I don't think there are any worthy nominations besides Monty Python

Why don't you post 3000 American 90s movies? You will probably be the first to do that I guess.

No. I don't believe so.

Camo

07-16-15, 07:09 AM

No. I don't think there are any worthy nominations besides Monty Python

No. I don't believe so.

So again nothing?

jrs

07-16-15, 07:10 AM

So again nothing?

I believe I answered that.

Ðèstîñy

07-16-15, 07:16 AM

How many of our inductees aren't HOF worthy?

Mine isn't, but I don't care. I just want everyone to watch it, because it's hilarious.

Camo

07-16-15, 07:24 AM

Mine isn't, but I don't care. I just want everyone to watch it, because it's hilarious.

I meant the ones that have won so far, including the ones you were a part of.

seanc

07-16-15, 07:44 AM

I hate most musicals and had no intention at all of joining a General Musical HOF. I just don't think they should have been split because it was discriminatory against animation. I only joined the Animated Musicals HOF because it seemed wrong for me to not participate in an animation specific HOF, even if it is for musicals.

For the Comedy HOF, I very seriously considered nominating Bubba Ho-Tep (a horror comedy) or Hedwig and the Angry Inch (a musical comedy) because I was leaning towards something less obvious and because I figured there was a fairly high probability of somebody else nominating Lebowski. Ultimately I went with TBL because it's my favorite of any type of comedy.

So exluding animation is discriminatory but having lists or HOFs that only include animation is acceptable?

You know what, that actually falls right in line with how our culture views discrimination as a whole so forget I said anything. Carry on.

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 12:43 AM

Alright, I am changing my nomination to A Serbian Film

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 12:43 AM

jk.

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 12:45 AM

Swan messaged me, he said he wants to change his nom too. I'll update the front page and stuff shortly.

Swan

07-17-15, 12:46 AM

I can't believe I didn't think of my new nom earlier, I totally would have gone with it.

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 12:53 AM

Swan changed his nomination to Sherlock Jr. by the way. I still haven't decided on mine.

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 01:01 AM

I'll nominate Stripes.

Sexy Celebrity

07-17-15, 01:03 AM

I'll nominate Stripes.

Oh, great. From gore to bore.

Pussy Galore

07-17-15, 01:03 AM

So Dead alive is not a nomination anymore?

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 01:05 AM

So Dead alive is not a nomination anymore?

nope.

SilentVamp

07-17-15, 01:07 AM

I can't believe I didn't think of my new nom earlier, I totally would have gone with it.
What was your old one? Did it get lost in the posts somewhere? Or did you not nominate the old one (as it was just a thought in your mind to do so) before the new one? I am just curious as to what it was. And I don't know if I am missing it somehow. :)

Sexy Celebrity

07-17-15, 01:09 AM

Thing is, GB may not join again anyway.

If she doesn't, why not just keep Dead Alive?

Miss Vicky

07-17-15, 01:11 AM

So exluding animation is discriminatory but having lists or HOFs that only include animation is acceptable?

Yes, it is discriminatory to start a musicals HOF and exclude one type of musical just because one person doesn't like it. I think the appropriate way to go about it would have been to start with a more general musical HOF and then, after it's completed, branch off and make more specialized musical HOFs - if there's enough interest in them to make it worth while.

But quite frankly this entire thing has left a very bad taste in my mouth. Since the ultimate decision seems to be to let the host dictate the terms, I will be sticking to what I said. I am a person of my word. I will complete my participation in the HOFs I'm currently committed to - the 7th HOF, The Animated Musicals HOF, and the Comedy HOF - but they will be my last.

But more than that decision, the unwarranted presence of and unchecked personal attacks from a certain forum member have ruined what was once a favorite place and personal haven and for me on this site.

jiraffejustin

07-17-15, 01:11 AM

What was your old one? Did it get lost in the posts somewhere? Or did you not nominate the old one (as it was just a thought in your mind to do so) before the new one? I am just curious as to what it was. And I don't know if I am missing it somehow. :)

Lol he nominated Werewolf. I just listed him as Bae.

Sexy Celebrity

07-17-15, 01:12 AM

I will be sticking to what I said. I am a person of my word. I will complete my participation in the HOFs I'm currently committed to - the 7th HOF, The Animated Musicals HOF, and the Comedy HOF - but they will be my last.

Oh, stop. You may feel differently later.

SilentVamp

07-17-15, 01:12 AM

Lol he nominated Werewolf. I just listed him as Bae.
Oh, OK :up: :)

Miss Vicky

07-17-15, 01:29 AM

Oh, stop. You may feel differently later.

No, I won't.

Sexy Celebrity

07-17-15, 01:30 AM

No, I won't.

You will and you won't be able to control it.

Cole416

07-17-15, 01:21 PM

Never saw it but was looking forward to having an excuse to watch An American Werewolf in London :(

Miss Vicky

07-17-15, 01:24 PM

Never saw it but was looking forward to having an excuse to watch An American Werewolf in London :(

As was I. C'est la vie.

Cole416

07-17-15, 01:30 PM

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Swan

07-17-15, 01:31 PM

You guys can still watch it. :p

Miss Vicky

07-17-15, 01:33 PM

You guys can still watch it. :p

Yeah, that's probably not going to happen anytime soon.
Also I was underwhelmed by Sherlock, Jr. Not sure if I'm going to rewatch it.

Swan

07-17-15, 01:34 PM

Your loss.

gbgoodies

07-17-15, 01:59 PM

Never saw it but was looking forward to having an excuse to watch An American Werewolf in London :(

I'm not rejoining this HoF, so he can change it back if he wants to.

cricket

07-18-15, 01:14 PM

Stripes

First off I'd like to say that I recommend watching the original cut of the movie, which is about 106 minutes long. I watched the extended *cut for the first time, which adds 14 minutes to the runtime. The extended cut was cool for someone like me who has seen the movie many times, but the extra footage was cut for a reason. I will judge and rate the movie based on it's original version.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/4fe84f30bce75cd49b6e7947397f863f/stripes.jpg

Bill Murray's character is probably in my top 10 favorites of all time, and it's one of the roles that made him a mega-star. It's a character that I relate to, and a character that I've been told I am like. The late, great Harold Ramis, probably better known as a director, is absolutely perfect as the sidekick. The rest of the cast is also outstanding with John Candy, Sean Young, Warren Oates, John Larroquette, Judge Reinhold, etc., etc.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/320ec453c54b7866760765faf4728788/stripes.jpg

The first time I saw this movie was when I was 10 years old. My parents took me and a friend to see it in a double-feature with Neighbors. Like The Blues Brothers in the 7th Hall of Fame, and An American Werewolf in London which was originally in this Hall of Fame, Stripes is a long time favorite of mine that's near and dear to my heart, and probably impossible for me to be objective about. If there's one thing that upsets me about this forum, it's the lack of appreciation for comedies like this. I feel that there's a lot of younger members here that maybe take themselves and their movies a bit too seriously. Movies like Stripes are like a rite of passage, and a big part of growing up for a young guy. This movie, and movies like it, not only helped shape my sense of humor, but it also helped me to become the person I am today. There's good and bad in that, but I think it's important not to take oneself too seriously, so I think mostly good. I think most every time I have walked into a place of questionable taste, I have uttered the words "this might be fun", if not out loud, then at least to myself.*

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/c4680ead042ffffc6c85bab12deea295/stripes.jpg

Stripes is not only one of my top 5 favorite comedies of all time, but one of my favorite movies in general. When I did my favorite movies list about 3 years back, I had it at #26 right in between Unforgiven and The Godfather. I probably spend a little too much time exploring new movies, and not enough time watching old favorites. For that reason, I very much appreciated this nomination. As a side note regarding JJ's original nomination, Braindead- Swan had asked me a couple months ago if I liked it. I told him that I did not like it at all. Out of fairness, I was certainly going to watch it again with an open mind. However, it is highly probable that the nomination change will result in the most dramatic swing possible, with how I rank his nomination. Unfortunately, I think there are some here who won't care for this movie. In my mind though, this is what the Comedy Hall of Fame is all about.

5

jiraffejustin

07-18-15, 02:10 PM

While I am glad cricket likes my nomination, I feel like a whore for changing my nomination to something that instantly gets a 5 popcorn rating.

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 02:19 PM

Nice write up Cricket! You really convey to us just how much Stripes means to you. Knowing your personal connection to the film allows us to see your love for it, thanks for sharing that......Now I think of you as Bill Murray:) So where's the Bill Avatar?;)

I'm glad you mentioned that there was two different length versions and to watch the shorter one. That kind of personal recommendation is helpful.

I think comedies, in all film lovers circles, get no respect. I love comedies, sure they don't usually impact us on a deep emotional level like a drama can...but they speak to us in a different language and can be very poignant while making us laugh.

I'm going to make a good effort to watch this movie this weekend.

AlexWilder

07-18-15, 03:35 PM

i only found the 122 min version ! are the added mins that effective ?

cricket

07-18-15, 03:47 PM

i only found the 122 min version ! are the added mins that effective ?

Not really, but there is a nude scene with the cute little MP:D

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 04:10 PM

Well, since "The Jungle Book" is 'in transit' at the library, I should have it here soon to watch. I just have that, and one other movie, for the Animated Musical HoF, and then I am done with that. So, I figured that since I am that close to beginning this one, I might as well request whatever I can't get from the library that I normally go to. That makes 7 movies that I will probably be watching by next week.

I think this will be an interesting HoF with the variety that there will be in the comedy.

Cole416

07-18-15, 04:16 PM

I think we should cancel this HOF for its lack of HOF-worthy films. All in favor?

Miss Vicky

07-18-15, 05:05 PM

Since my progress on this HOF was thwarted by a nomination change (whore :p), I'm going to put off working on this one until I've completed my watches for the other two HOFs I'm in right now. I've three to watch for the 7th HOF and two rewatches for the Animated Musicals.

Also, MY nomination for this one is totally HOF worthy, so no, not in favor of cancelling. Though all the BS that went down has made me less enthusiastic about it.

AlexWilder

07-18-15, 06:18 PM

Not really, but there is a nude scene with the cute little MP:D

i'll try not to look :p

AlexWilder

07-18-15, 06:21 PM

so i think i'm gonna start tonight, with a rewatch of the big lebowski, its gonna be like a first watch because i the first one was long ago and i forgot pretty much everything

cricket

07-18-15, 06:53 PM

i'll try not to look :p

I won't lie, I paused it.

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 06:58 PM

Also, MY nomination for this one is totally HOF worthy, so no, not in favor of cancelling
I was just about to say the same thing.

I am not going to assume that everyone in this group will thoroughly enjoy it, but I like it, and overall, it is worthy of being nominated. :yup:

cricket

07-18-15, 06:58 PM

I just looked up the girl who played the MP, and her name is P. J. Soles. I didn't realize she played the last murder victim in Halloween, and also has a small role in one of my other favorite movies-The Devil's Rejects. She was married to Dennis Quaid when Stripes was out.

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 06:59 PM

I won't lie, I paused it.
I won't lie - I laughed when I read that. :p

Sexy Celebrity

07-18-15, 07:00 PM

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 07:04 PM

Cole was only kidding about the nominations not be worthy, there all very worthy! I'll post about Life of Brian when I get through working outside.. it's very hot out there!

cricket

07-18-15, 07:10 PM

I think she's also in CARRIE.

The original CARRIE with Sissy Spacek and John Travolta.

Yep, I read that too. She was injured during filming.

Cole416

07-18-15, 07:17 PM

Cole was only kidding about the nominations not be worthy, there all very worthy! I'll post about Life of Brian when I get through working outside.. it's very hot out there!
Yeah haha, I was just sarcastically replying to jrs' post.

mark f

07-18-15, 07:40 PM

She's also the lead in Rock 'n' Roll High School. The Ramones turn up in her bedroom and shower.

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 07:47 PM

Cole was only kidding about the nominations not be worthy, there all very worthy!
I know. :D

it's very hot out there!
Tell me about it! I have been on and off of this computer so many times today because I just don't know what else to do because it is so hot. Plus, we had out whole tornado threat about 2 hours ago. It has been quite a day!

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 07:49 PM

I know:D you know:D;)

Tornadoes bad!...Yup it's so hot I can't do anymore yard work, so here comes my thoughts on your nomination:eek:

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 07:50 PM

Tornadoes bad!...Yup it's so hot I can't do anymore yard work, so here comes my thoughts on your nomination:eek:
Should I worry? :D

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 08:28 PM

Life of Brian (1979)

http://www.paraskhnio.gr/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/146_418.jpg

If you love ancient history...and who doesn't?...Life of Brian nails it;)

I loved this movie. I hadn't seen it for over 20 years and I'd forgot just how funny and poignant this satirical spoof could be.

One of the highlights of the film is the amazing on location sets. Most of the exteriors were shot in Tunisia. The gladiator fight scene was shot in the ancient ruins of the Amphitheater in Carthage, now modern day Tunisia...how cool is that! It looks great in the movie but this photo doesn't do the scene justice.
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/D5FU0ZMRB_Q/hqdefault.jpg

And the 'fortress' photo at very top is the ancient Ribat Monastir in Tunisia built around the Byzantine era. Other desert scenes were filmed out in the sun drenched lands of Tunisia. Damn that place is desolate!

The film looks great with all these historical sites. But it's the cutting edge satire taking a critical look at a contemporary of Jesus, a man named Brian. He's not to bright of a man and has a knack of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I thought it was clever how they combined actual history from occupied Judea, along with Biblical narrative to tell the tale of Brian.

During the Life of Brian I laughed out loud, which is also a good thing! The film is funny-witty, not funny slap stick, though the Monty Python troupe can be quite silly in a fun way. I'm glad I watched this. It's exceptional.

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 10:55 PM

I guess you answered my question then, and I didn't have to worry. ;)

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 11:08 PM

I did indeed. I could have went on in that review too. I learned after watching the movie that George Harrison had a bit role in the film and he bank rolled the movie. He even mortgage his house and other holdings so that the film could be made.

I should say to anyone who's watching the movie...Brian is NOT suppose to be Jesus. He's just another guy with bad luck living at that time.

SilentVamp

07-18-15, 11:20 PM

I learned after watching the movie that George Harrison had a bit role in the film and he bank rolled the movie. He even mortgage his house and other holdings so that the film could be made.
Yeah, I know he really invested in it. And I love it when you're watching it and George pops up. I just wait for his appearance every time. :)

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk177/Kassak1865/georgepython_zpsdmqw6ehy.jpg

Citizen Rules

07-18-15, 11:21 PM

Ahh, there he is! I totally missed that last night. Like I said it's been 20 years since I seen it.

Ðèstîñy

07-19-15, 02:56 AM

She was married to Dennis Quaid when Stripes was out.

They were both in Breaking Away. Either she sucks at acting, or all of her characters are very annoying.

Zotis

07-19-15, 03:28 AM

I nominate X-Men: Last Stand!

cricket

07-19-15, 02:22 PM

For anybody looking for Wild Tales, I noticed today that it was at my local Redbox.

Citizen Rules

07-19-15, 05:14 PM

http://bakerstadvertising.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Stripes.jpg
Stripes

Just looking at the photo of Bill Murray cracks me up! That's from the graduation scene which is one of my favorites....and there's a lot of great scenes.

Cricket really said it well in his review. All I can say is, I agree this is a great film and a rate of passage. I seen this when it first came out at the drive in theater. I don't even know if there's any more drive ins left? There all gone in my area.

Bill Murray was born to play John Ringer and he's a great character who pairs up well with his reluctant friend, straight man Harold Ramis.

What I thought was cool was seeing all these actors before they become huge. There's Sean Young right before she does Blade Runner and John Larroquette before Night Court, Judge Reinholdt before his memorable role in Fast Times at Ridgemount High....and of course it was great seeing John Candy, who's always funny even in this smaller role.

I watched the longer version, nice shower scenes:) Stripes is the kind of film that's not so much about the story, as it's about one great scene after another.

cricket

07-19-15, 07:17 PM

Awesome that you enjoyed Stripes, CR!

Two things-

There's a drive-in about 45 minutes from me. I haven't been yet this year, but I usually go once or twice during the season.

The shower scene is in the original version, but one of the new scenes is the P. J. Soles nude scene.

Citizen Rules

07-19-15, 07:43 PM

Very cool that you have a drive in by you. We use to have a lot of them, but that was a long time ago.

but one of the new scenes is the P. J. Soles nude scene....Ohhh ya, I know the scene.:) What else was included in the extended length? It's been so long since I seen it that I didn't remember it at all.....well except for the razzle dazzle bit.

Zotis

07-19-15, 08:08 PM

I'm not joining, but if I did, I would nominate:

Blankman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSFaU4cN-qI

Okay, I haven't actually seen it yet, but it looks hilarious.

cricket

07-20-15, 12:37 AM

Very cool that you have a drive in by you. We use to have a lot of them, but that was a long time ago.

...Ohhh ya, I know the scene.:) What else was included in the extended length? It's been so long since I seen it that I didn't remember it at all.....well except for the razzle dazzle bit.

The big one was that scene and the one where the two of them ended up out in the jungle, and then a tiny bit here and there.

AlexWilder

07-20-15, 06:55 AM

The Big Lebowski

http://i.imgur.com/JPx7R.jpg

nice entertaining movie, the story was okay, i had some laughs here and there, i was expecting more from the movie, i think i would've enjoy it more if i wasn't expecting that much..and i think it's the kind of movies that get better with more watches!
but overall it's not bad, and the best thing about this movie is THE DUUDE, i ****ing love this guy lol :laugh:

Citizen Rules

07-20-15, 10:12 PM

Dazed and Confused
http://staticmass.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/dvd_dazed.jpg

I'd been wanting to see this film for 20 years! So I'm glad it was nominated. This also was a good nomination as it's an earlier work by a well respected writer/director Richard Linklater.

I loved all of the great 1970s rock music and all the cool cars, there's lots of cool cars in this film. The four main characters in the photo above were all interesting. I would have liked to known more about where they came from and where they were going. But this is a free-form Linklater film with the emphasis on the visual action. There's not much focus on a traditional story line or character development. We
simply observe these kids as they go about celebrating the end of the school year.

One thing....I was in Jr High in 1976 and even though my school was wild and in high school we did some crazy stuff, it was never quit like this.

AlexWilder

07-22-15, 09:30 AM

Pure Luck

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i saw it yesterday for the first time, i never heard of it before, and to be honest i didn't like it ! it was not my cup of tea
i smiled once or twise, i didn't find most of the jokes funny..

Citizen Rules

07-22-15, 08:18 PM

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The Mask
I seen The Mask years ago and didn't like it...I watch it last night and loved it!

This film is brilliant! It does exactly what it intends to do. It's a modern day take on that age old classic Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, done up in comedy stylings that takes its cue from slapstick cartoons. Jim Carrey was great in this, so was his dog Milo, cute dog! And hey Cameron Diaz is no pouch either. This was her first major film and she's looking good.

Jim Carrey was at his comedic height and the wildly over the top Mask character gave Carrey a chance to showcase his physical style of comedy. But it's Jim Carrey the everyday nice guy that makes this film work. Most of us can relate to his likable, but none too confident character. He's the underdog and we root for him.

What more could you want from a comedy? The Mask is eye popping fun, with great characters and a story line that works well...and some catchy show tunes to boot. Cuban Pete never sounded better!

Cole416

07-23-15, 09:48 AM

Watching the only movie in this HoF that I own in a few mins.. The Big Lebowski

BlueLion

07-23-15, 09:50 AM

The Mask (1994)

http://pic.kickass.re/20141203/5821/0de78e8c6bbd43b792bdde2d1b83e943_240_360.jpg

Someone give that dog an Oscar! I may not be rating this one objectively, but it's totally not my type of movie. The comedy is not my kind of comedy. Basically, I think it's pretty silly (well, for the most part), and the only parts I liked were the ones with Jim Carrey where he doesn't actually wear a mask. This is my biggest issue with the movie, I find the cartoony side of it pretty silly and stupid. Not to mention the super lame gangster subplot. Just meh in general.

2

cricket

07-23-15, 08:14 PM

I remember liking The Mask, but I was 23 when it came out.(like 12 for most people). I'm interested how I'll react now. I plan on watching Sherlock next, probably Sunday morning.

Citizen Rules

07-23-15, 09:57 PM

http://www.nicksflickpicks.com/declamerrev.jpg
The Decline of the American Empire

This felt like a French Canadian version of a Woody Allen film. There's many similarities: the film centers around a group of intellectuals discussing their neurosis, which happens to be sex related. There's tons of dialogue that's suppose to illuminate the human condition while the film tries to make a grander statement about instant gratification and the rise and fall of societies.

Woody Allen is a master at this type of film as he knows people and how to make them seem real. The Decline of the American Empire has characters that look real, I mean there are no beauties in this film...but all the endless talk of sex tryst and adultery seemed to be piled on for effect and unbelievable. I was at least glad that some of their instant gratification was shown to lead to hurting others and or themselves. What I did learn was that French Canadian men hang out in the kitchen making exotic meals with lots of shallots, while the women hang out in the gem fighting flab.

Miss Vicky

07-24-15, 08:21 PM

I still have three films left to watch from the 7th HOF before I really get started on this, but I picked up The Mask, Dazed and Confused and Mon Oncle from the library today. So I'll watch them soon.

cricket

07-27-15, 06:54 PM

Sherlock Jr.

This was my second time watching this movie, and it's the only Buster Keaton film I've seen besides The General. With it's quality and short runtime, this is probably about the easiest viewing experience one could have. This is a movie that's creative, heartwarming, funny, and has some ingenious stunts. It's not quite a personal favorite of mine yet, but I think it's a brilliant nomination showcasing one of the first true screen legends.

http://cdn.moviestillsdb.com/sm/ba3c7166fa1ee4bc6fba200024351801/sherlock-jr.jpg

4+

SilentVamp

07-27-15, 06:57 PM

Picked up 7 of the 13 movies from the library today. I am really hoping (kind of planning) on starting tonight - beginning with "The Decline of the American Empire".

MovieMeditation

07-27-15, 07:31 PM

Did you like it a little more this time, cricket, or was it about the same?

Citizen Rules

07-27-15, 08:32 PM

Good write up Cricket.......I went to watch Sherlock Jr the other night. I hit play and the movie starts and there's Buster Keaton. But I didn't see any detective stuff going on. So I start thinking what's going on?

Instead I see Buster take this wildly funny, crazy looking train ride across the country to reclaim an estate. Finally it dawns on my, the DVD from my library has two Keaton films on it! I watched Our Hospitality (1923)...funny as hell with some crazy death defying stunts....BUT not a movie in this Hof, so I will watch Sherlock Jr. in the next day or two. I think it will be a fun film.

cricket

07-27-15, 08:35 PM

Did you like it a little more this time, cricket, or was it about the same?

I liked it a little more this time

Citizen Rules

07-28-15, 02:06 PM

Sherlock Jr.

http://imgc.allpostersimages.com/images/P-473-488-90/67/6718/YLLA100Z/posters/sherlock-jr-kathryn-mcguire-buster-keaton-1924-movie-theater.jpg

Silent films can be fun! But the print quality is often atrocious. Luckily Sherlock Jr looked great! I watched it on a DVD that was put out by Kino, it was nicely restored. I didn't care for the musical score which sounded much to modern for 1924. However the score is not an original part of the movie but was added recently by Kino. I won't consider the score in my rating.

Buster Keaton is great! The man could convey so much emotion to us just by a look on his face. I loved the part where he gives a ring to his girl and it's tiny! She's not impressed either, but then Keaton takes a magnifying glass out of his pocket so that the ring will look big to his girl. That was funny. So was the lost dollar bill bit.

Most of the films brilliance isn't in humor, but in creativity. Shortly into the film Buster who's a film projections falls asleep and dreams he's in the film that he's been watching. That's when Sherlock Jr becomes surrealistic.....as Buster is chased, he quickly goes from the city, to the country, then to the jungle, all done seamlessly. The film is quite a technical feat. There's some crazy stunts including one where a huge amount of water pours onto poor Buster. Sadly this stunt fractured his neck, nearly killing him.

When you get to the theater scene, pay close attention to the musicians in front of the screen who would be doing a live music score.

Besides being a talented actor, Buster Keaton was a skilled director who took great care in creating this 45 minute long movie. After 91 years, Sherlock Jr is still a treat to watch.

SilentVamp

07-28-15, 04:57 PM

Silent films can be fun! But the print quality is often atrocious
Hey! Even if the quality is bad, just be happy they still exist. :yup:

There's some crazy stunts including one where a huge amount of water pours onto poor Buster. Sadly this stunt fractured his neck, nearly killing him.
Poor Buster?! He didn't have to do it if he didn't want to! :D As a side fact, Harold Lloyd lost a thumb and finger, and almost lost his sight, one day while filming. But how that came about was more of a mistake than taking a chance with a stunt.

Besides being a talented actor, Buster Keaton was a skilled director who took great care in creating this 45 minute long movie. After 91 years, Sherlock Jr is still a treat to watch.
I am really looking forward to watching this one again because it has been so long since I last saw it. I hope it is as good as I remember it.

Holden Pike

07-28-15, 05:13 PM

Is there still time to nominate a movie, or is it full up?

Citizen Rules

07-28-15, 05:18 PM

I'm OK with Holden joining.

Cole416

07-28-15, 05:19 PM

As am I. He'd fill gbg's spot nicely!

Swan

07-28-15, 05:20 PM

Yeah I'm fine with it too, although we all know he's just going to nominate that Madea movie he loves so much. :D

cricket

07-28-15, 05:30 PM

Yay for Holden!

SilentVamp

07-28-15, 05:30 PM

Yeah, I don't care. Why not? The more the merrier. :)

Holden Pike

07-28-15, 05:32 PM

Awesomesauce. I hereby nominate...

22286
Young Frankenstein

Holden Pike

07-28-15, 05:33 PM

I haven't read back through the whole thread, yet. What is the target date for having them all watched and a ballot in?

SilentVamp

07-28-15, 05:34 PM

Awesomesauce. I hereby nominate...

22286
FANTASTIC choice! I was going to nominate that, but I decided to leave it for another HoF (granted it doesn't win this one now! ;)).

cricket

07-28-15, 05:34 PM

It's been a few years, so I look forward to seeing Young Frankenstein again. When I was in my teens, I preferred Blazing Saddles, but then in my later years, I preferred Young Frankenstein. It's a great comedy classic!

Citizen Rules

07-28-15, 05:40 PM

I haven't read back through the whole thread, yet. What is the target date for having them all watched and a ballot in? So far there's no target date set. So far not many people have posted that they've watched the films.

Young Frankenstein! very cool. I haven't seen it since it came out at the theater. Back then, I loved it and watched it many times at the $1 matinee. I look forward to it...and Terri Garr;)

Holden Pike

07-28-15, 05:41 PM

I look forward to it...and Terri Garr;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqClWdOcWog

Citizen Rules

07-28-15, 05:44 PM

Ðèstîñy

07-28-15, 10:27 PM

Awesomesauce. I hereby nominate...

22286
Young Frankenstein

Well, blow my socks off, and curl my toes. I had no idea that you joined this Hall of Fame. Great nomination. Something tells me, it'll be my favorite.

Citizen Rules

07-30-15, 04:45 PM

http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=22658&stc=1&d=1442110397
My Dinner With Jimi
I never smiled so much:) until I watched this film! It was made on a tiny budget, so don't expect blockbuster Hollywood sets...and that's what I love about this film, it's refreshingly unpolished but honest. It doesn't have fancy cinematography, it tells a story and tells it well.

It's a small film and a quick search of MoFo shows the only mention of it was by me. If you have an interest in late 1960s rock music and wonder what it might have felt like to be a part of all that, then you might like this. But if you don't like joyful movies, oh well be forewarned this is a blissfully happy movie:D, just like The Turtles music.

Oh and as wacky as the actors might seem in this, that's the way the boys in the band really were. See for yourself.

The real Turtles, 1967.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRCe5L1imxg

Citizen Rules

07-31-15, 11:47 PM

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Wild Tales....That's a good name for this movie. It's six separate wild tales...wild, as in widely dark humor. If you like the macabre, then this will probably be to your liking.

On the positive side the film looked great. In the opening tale on an airplane, I noticed that a lot of detail was paid to the art direction. The basic colors where white and aqua with a couple of instances of red used as an accent color. This excellent eye for art direction carried though out the entire film. The shot length, the sets, the lighting were all things of beauty. The actors seemed to be real people and that's a good thing. I really liked the POV shots done from inside the airplane's overhead luggage compartment or from inside a printer...they added a unique intimacy as we got an impossible shot, which yielded a candid view of the character. The director really did a first rate job with this film.

I liked the 2nd and 6th tales the best. All of the tales were cleverly done with a twist that reminded me of the TV series Tales From the Crypt.

The 2nd tale which took place in a small diner had a secluded feel with just three characters interacting, it was my favorite. However the third tale of two men engaged in road rage battle, crossed the line into sophomoric range and was overly violent. Even worse we didn't need to see a close up of a man's bum as he relived himself on the windshield. Had that shot not been done from inside the car looking through the windshield at the man's nether regions. As it was shot, it was just cheap shock for the sake of shocking and that's not good film making.

The tale of the man who had his car towed was pretty straight forward. His frustration at a corrupt bureaucracy that didn't care, is something we all can relate to. The deepest emotional tale was the man who's son had just killed a woman in an hit and run accident, it was poignantly tragic and felt very real. The tale of the bridezilla was pretty funny and intentionally over the top, that was the funniest tale. But mostly this is not a comedy. It's well made but very dark film.

AlexWilder

08-01-15, 08:15 PM

i'm glad that you liked my nomination
i love what you said about it, specially the technical aspects of the work.
my favorite tale is the 6th one and my second favorite is the one with the car towed ( great performance from ricardo darin as usual )
i agree with ur thoughts about all the segment
the third tale was my least favorite, but it was okay, and the scene that you referred to did not upset me

jiraffejustin

08-02-15, 06:13 PM

Looks like I need to update the OP, I'll do that when I stop being lazy. Welcome aboard Holden, you are the one of the members I have been hoping would join a hall of fame.

seanc

08-02-15, 09:47 PM

Looks like I need to update the OP, I'll do that when I stop being lazy. Welcome aboard Holden, you are the one of the members I have been hoping would join a hall of fame.

We had him first in the Noir. :p

rauldc14

08-02-15, 09:55 PM

Now we just need Mark to join a HOF

Citizen Rules

08-04-15, 02:43 PM

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Young Frankenstein

I use to love this film but haven't seen it in decades, did I still love it?

Right off the bat let me say, I loved the look of this film, as there was many nods to film making of the early 1930s. That's something I wouldn't have noticed last time I watch it. Of course the most visible 30s retro look is Mel Brooks's decision to shoot in glorious black & white. I love black & white for a subject like this one. With all of the extraneous colors stripped out we're left with form, texture and shadows. The film becomes dream like and the lighting can readily show the texture of the old castle's bricks or the frazzled hair of Dr Frankenstein after he has emerged from the act of creation. Black & White allows side and back lighting to work to greater effect...it makes the movie great.

Another nod to the serials and matinee films of the 1930s was the scene transition wipes. The wipes come when one scene ends and another begins. There are all sorts of cool wipes used: diagonal wipes, shrink to a hole-then expand back to full screen wipes, rotating wipes. Very cool!

Very cool seeing some of the same electronic gizmo lab equipment that was used in the original Frankenstein film. I once watched a documentary about that equipment and the person who owned it. That equipment appeared in a number of films and wasn't owned by the studio.

It would have been fun to first watch Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935) as I know there was homage paid in camera shots and in some of the actors lines to those two classics.

Damn this is long, sorry, but it's an important & interesting film.....

Wow! does Gene Wilder deliver some of the most dramatic dialogue ever! The man is a master of dictation! And how about Marty Feldman, he has to be one of the most memorable character actors to grace the screen. And let's not forget the adorably cute, Terri Garr!

Yup, I still love this movie....Abby Normal...Ha!

SilentVamp

08-04-15, 02:49 PM

I love what you have written there. And I think "Young Frankenstein" is a genius film. One of the most clever ever produced, in my opinion.

But I won't go into how I feel about it until I get around to my review. :D

jiraffejustin

08-05-15, 07:50 PM

SilentVamp

08-06-15, 12:01 AM

Swannie Wahlberg let me know that he has dropped out of the hall of fame, so I removed his nomination from the front page. You should still watch it though, because it's a great movie. It's not mandatory though and you can't vote for it.
Well, that's too bad. I've seen it before, though, and I could always watch it again, actually. Anyway, if he would choose to join, he could always nominate it again but for the the Silent Era HoF that will be coming one of these days. :yup: :D

Citizen Rules

08-06-15, 08:40 PM

So the other night I watched the extra features on Young Frankenstein. That's what I like about having the DVD you often get extra features.

One thing I wanted to mention is just how amazing the cinematography was, especially the use of multiply low light sources in an under exposed scene. It really added a lot of atmosphere and depth to the scenes.

In a documentary about making the movie, the director of photography, Gerald Hirschfeld was talking about the look of the film. Mel Brooks instructed him to satirize the look of those old Frankenstein films.

Then I watched the first part of the film again, just beautifully done cinematography. When they first enter the castle there's a fire and we see flickering fire light on the old bricks. Film Noir and German Expressionism fans should love the look of Young Frankenstein.

I have only one small complaint regarding one scene in the film, but I will wait to see if anyone else comments on it.

cricket

08-09-15, 10:28 AM

Mon Oncle

http://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/images/mononcle3.jpg

I was glad to see this nominated because it was already on my 50's watchlist due to it being on Ebert's great movie list. It's from the director of Playtime which made a splash on the lead up to the 60's list, and wound up with a very respectable placement there. You can definitely see the similarity in the style.

http://www.deepfocusreview.com/reviews/images/mononcle4.jpg

I think most fans of Playtime will enjoy this movie, although this movie didn't keep me as fascinated. I didn't have the easiest time keeping interested, and can't say I found it especially funny, although it is very amusing. In all fairness, while I've become somewhat of a foreign film lover, I'm not necessarily sure if that has translated to comedies. It certainly has nothing to do with dialogue in this case, so I would attribute it to style. I think a movie like this would be better suited for me as a short film. It's a good nomination introducing an acclaimed, yet different, kind of comedy with a great deal of charm.

2.5+

Citizen Rules

08-13-15, 03:39 PM

Mon Oncle
http://i.onionstatic.com/avclub/5008/07/16x9/960.jpg
I really liked this one! I found it simplistically charming in it's story telling, that's a plus for me. It's not an intimate film but shows us life from afar, that takes place in and around the ultra-mod house that belongs to the uncle's sister and brother-in-law.

I was impressed with the attention to the color palette used in the art/set decorations. Vincente Minnelli would have been impressed with the look of this film.

The uncle reminds me of a Buster Keaton character in how he's a bit of an eccentric who's content in his own world but thanks to his sisters instances ends up in the modern world of plastic manufacturing. A world he's ill equipped for, hence the juxtaposition.

Like most comedies I didn't burst out in laughter and that's OK, I'm judging these films on their quality and not on the amount of laughs. I liked this one so much I want to watch it again some time.

Ðèstîñy

08-17-15, 12:17 AM

Cole416

08-17-15, 12:19 AM

I have to be honest. When I made my nomination, I was just thinking of a movie that I love. A movie that makes me laugh a lot. I wasn't thinking Hall of Fame level. If I had been, I would have nominated something like Midnight Run, The Pink Panther, Plain, Trains, and Automobiles . . . I know that one of you has watched my movie, but has anyone else watched it yet?

I'm pretty behind but yours is one of the higher on my list because it's easy to get.

Ðèstîñy

08-17-15, 12:29 AM

I'm pretty behind but yours is one of the higher on my list because it's easy to get.

Oh is it? I was just scanning the thread, and besides Alex, it doesn't seem as though anyone else has watched it. I thought it might be too hard to get, without spending a bit of money. I was also looking at the other reviews, and it seems I'm not the only one that went for goofy fun, instead of a favorite with quality, high ratings, etc . . . Are we supposed to choose quality, or personal favorite?

gbgoodies

08-17-15, 12:32 AM

I have to be honest. When I made my nomination, I was just thinking of a movie that I love. A movie that makes me laugh a lot. I wasn't thinking Hall of Fame level. If I had been, I would have nominated something like Midnight Run, The Pink Panther, Plain, Trains, and Automobiles . . . I know that one of you has watched my movie, but has anyone else watched it yet?

Was you nomination Pure Luck with Martin Short and Danny Glover?

I watched it, but I didn't post about it here. I posted about it in my Logbook thread:

http://www.movieforums.com/community/showthread.php?p=1361374#post1361374

Ðèstîñy

08-17-15, 12:51 AM

Oh, I thought you left this Hall of Fame. Did you join back in the Animation thread, too.

gbgoodies

08-17-15, 01:04 AM

Oh, I thought you left this Hall of Fame. Did you join back in the Animation thread, too.

I did drop out of this HoF, the 7th HoF, and the Animated Musicals HoF, but I didn't re-join any of them. I just watched a few movies from this HoF that I thought I might like, and your nomination was one of the movies that I watched.

I had already watched all the movies in the 7th HoF and Animated Musicals HoF before I dropped out, so I sent my lists in for both of those because several people were upset that I dropped out.

In the 7th HoF, I think Raul said that he was keeping my movie in as a nomination, and I think he's including my list in the voting results.

In the Animated Musicals HoF, Miss Vicky dropped my nomination, and I don't know if she is going to include my list in the voting results or not. (I thought it was strange that she dropped my movie from the nominations when I dropped out, but for some reason Swan's movie is still in even though he dropped out too, but it's her decision, and she can do whatever she wants to do.)

SilentVamp

08-17-15, 01:46 AM

If I had been, I would have nominated something like Midnight Run
I considered this one, too, for this HoF. I love it. And I swear Robert DeNiro is the most perfect man in that movie. ;) :D
but has anyone else watched it yet?
I have. I will get around to writing something soon. :)

I'm pretty behind but yours is one of the higher on my list because it's easy to get.
Was it easy to get on DVD? There is only one copy in the entire city and it is on VHS (and this is a perfect example of why it is good to still have a VCR :yup:). And it didn't play too good in the beginning. Luckily it got better as the movie went on. I could hear and understand everything. The picture just was a little ruined.

Miss Vicky

08-19-15, 02:44 AM

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So tonight I decided to finally get started on this HOF with Dazed and Confused.

Okay... so, I loved the soundtrack and appreciated the look of the movie, but that's all the praise I can give it. I never so much as cracked a smile. Whatever humor there was completely fell flat. I also couldn't relate to any of these people and didn't give a crap about any of them.

I graduated high school in 1999. I was friendly with some of the stoners of the school, but mostly I hung out with gay people and other assorted outcasts. We hung out and talked over soda and pizza or cheap mexican food. We played video games and went to the movies. We were not out drinking and smoking and driving around vandalizing ***** out of boredom. Seniors did not haze freshmen, they pretty much just ignored them.

So I might as well have been watching a foreign movie tonight. Total cultural barrier.

Enjoyment rating: 2.5 and mostly that's for the music.

Citizen Rules

08-19-15, 10:29 PM

Pure Luck

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2u7e0HN3O1r0uczr.jpg

You know the idea that every movie that we watch has to be a high-brow, artsy film is nuts...What's wrong with a movie being watched just for the fun of it! Pure Luck is pure fun!...it's not trying to be anything other than entertainment. Guess what? it succeeds brilliantly. I was instantly interested in the story line and the characters and cared what happened to them.

Martin Short is a funny guy and is likable in this. As this is a buddy film, his side kick Danny Glover is a perfect at being stern but yet a good guy. The movie was short, (sorry for the pun:)) it was only 96 minutes long...and that time flew. If I check the clock, the movie is boring me, I never checked the clock on this one.

I liked the real on location shooting in Acapulco, what a beautiful place to set the film. It's clear they spent some money on this film. I liked the clumsy but pretty girl too. I laughed, I was entertained what more could I ask for!

BlueLion

08-20-15, 05:11 PM

Dazed and Confused (1993)

http://www.marcenglishdesign.com/NEW/images/hype_images/dazed_book_D.jpg

Alright, alright, alright!

Haven't watched anything from these nominations in a while, and what better way to start again than with the Linklater, a film I was already familiar with. I've seen it several times before, but I never really felt it. And boy am I depressed now. Like MV, my time in high school was nothing like that in the movie, so it's not like any of it resonates with me, but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate it, or even love it. The film is tonally pretty consistent and entertaining/amusing throughout, some of the humor is exaggerated but the direction is laid-back and subtle - the way each character enters and leaves the frame makes it all look and feel pretty natural and realistic. In terms of 70s feel/aesthetic Linklater nails it. It's really well-written too for the most part, what I disliked about it is the fact that it's one-dimensional at times, and sadly, with not one scene you'd remember as being truly deep. Hang out movies are not my type of movies, but this is easily one of the most well made.

3.5

Citizen Rules

08-20-15, 06:23 PM

If you don't mind me asking BlueLion when did you graduate? Maybe that's part of the reason why some people didn't have a school experience like in this film. I believe that schools starting cracking down on this type of stuff, so maybe that's why too. But I was there back then and I seen of lot of this stuff happen, so ya the good old days:)

the way each character enters and leaves the frame makes it all look and feel pretty natural and realistic. I hadn't thought about that, but good call and your right.

I had one problem with the film in believability, the overly aggressive Ben Afflick character. I mean no way could a person be wailed on with a paddle by someone like him, over and over, without being seriously injured. We had hazing in school but not ultra violent like that! That part of the story line felt contrived to create tension and make an antagonist. Overall however I liked the film.

mark f

08-20-15, 07:18 PM

I had one problem with the film in believability, the overly aggressive Ben Afflick character. I mean no way could a person be wailed on with a paddle by someone like him, over and over, without being seriously injured. We had hazing in school but not ultra violent like that! That part of the story line felt contrived to create tension and make an antagonist. Overall however I liked the film.
Except I was swatted by my elementary school principal like that. I cried but wasn't injured. Besides I don't recall Ben making that much contact. :)

Citizen Rules

08-20-15, 07:20 PM

Ya, I got a couple swats back in elementary school one was for starting a food fight in the cafeteria, damn it hurt!

BlueLion

08-20-15, 07:37 PM

If you don't mind me asking BlueLion when did you graduate? Maybe that's part of the reason why some people didn't have a school experience like in this film. I believe that schools starting cracking down on this type of stuff, so maybe that's why too. But I was there back then and I seen of lot of this stuff happen, so ya the good old days:)

In 2011, and that is what I was thinking exactly.

I had one problem with the film in believability, the overly aggressive Ben Afflick character. I mean no way could a person be wailed on with a paddle by someone like him, over and over, without being seriously injured. We had hazing in school but not ultra violent like that! That part of the story line felt contrived to create tension and make an antagonist. Overall however I liked the film.

Agreed, that's the kind of exaggeration I was making reference to, Affleck's character is also the kind of stereotype I wish we wouldn't have in this film

cricket

08-20-15, 10:03 PM

Sister Theresa used to paddle my ass all the time. It made me fart:shrug:

Citizen Rules

08-21-15, 04:04 PM

The Big Lebowskihttp://www.curatormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lebowski.jpg

The Big Lebowski is one of those films that have a buzz around it. It's a quirky, anti-hero, anti-establishment cult film, the type of film I usually love.

I found it to be a disappointment, especially the dialogue which felt artificial and lazy. There's a lot of dialogue too. The dialogue doesn't gives us insight into the characters or move the story along. I was left with the feeling that the characters were one dimensional.

It's like the Coen Brothers had one idea only...'lets get a stoner surfer dude...let's dress him in a house coat/sweater, shorts, dark sun glasses and always have a drink in his hand...then we'll hire Sam Elliot to stare into the camera and deliver a manufactured catch phrase that the audience will eat up....The Dude Abides, The Dude Abides'...that felt like a cheap manipulation.

The Italian guy in the bowling scene has got to be the stupidest caricature I've seen in any film, he made Adam Sandler characters look good. Steve Buscemi would have been interesting had he been given something to do, he's wasted in this film. Julianne Moore and Philip Seymour Hoffman are bright spots in this otherwise unexpired film.

John Goodman tore up the screen with his mega loud performance, drowning out the other actors,...damn he was annoying. Jeff Bridges himself was OK but the script was poorly written.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas had wacky characters in a drug induced hazed and that film worked, in fact it was brilliant...as the characters as weird as they were seemed real. I was never 'in' the movie and if you can't connect to the movie then if fails, this failed me.

Cole416

08-21-15, 04:13 PM

I kind of felt that way too CR.

Although I liked The Game.. usually I don't like movies that in the end make everything not matter.

I didn't have as big of problem with the dialogue but I thought John Goodman was over the top. Jeff Bridges did well in it and it's currently a 3.5 for me.

Citizen Rules

08-21-15, 04:16 PM

I never seen The Game.

I like John Goodman in some roles, as long as his boomy, over dominating style doesn't chew up the scene. Without his character, I would have liked this film much better. I think Jeff Bridges did well with what he had but the Coen's didn't give him much to work on.

Miss Vicky

08-21-15, 04:29 PM

:tsk:

Also, nobody ****s with The Jesus. He's my favorite character.

Cole416

08-21-15, 04:31 PM

For the future do you put your nomination in your list that you send or you do exclude it?

Miss Vicky

08-21-15, 04:32 PM

For the future do you put your nomination in your list that you send or you do exclude it?

All nominations go on your ballot, including yours. Most people vote their own nomination in first place, but not always.

Citizen Rules

08-21-15, 04:32 PM

Cole, include your own nomination in your voting list and rank it, if it's your favorite film out of all of these then it will be #1

Whoops, slow on my typing.

cricket

08-21-15, 10:31 PM

CR, regarding Lebowski-I actually agree with you on Goodman and Buscemi, but disagree with you about "the Italian", and I think Bridges is way more than ok. Sometimes I think filmmakers get lucky, and I think Lebowski has some kind of unexplainable intangible quality that makes it special.

Citizen Rules

08-21-15, 10:55 PM

Cricket, I think Jeff Bridges is good, my issue is with the Coen's who wrote the script. I think with a tighter script the film could have had a 'wow' factor to it. Think about how Tarantino has his characters talking about nothing special and yet the dialogue flows like butter and in what Tarantino's characters say give they us some insight into their lives, it puts flesh on their bones.

But with the dude as it was I just never felt like he had a back story or had the special something that made me what to know more about him. I can think of another surfer-stoner dude who's not only funny but we understand him and what makes him tick: Jeff Spicoli. I don't get any of that from the dude.

But of course I've learned one thing from MoFo that we're all individuals and we see vastly different things in movies. There's many movies that hold a truth for me that when I tell others about them there just OK with the film.

Camo

08-21-15, 10:59 PM

Not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone. Can I ask what a tighter script means exactly?

cricket

08-21-15, 10:59 PM

Yea, well, Spicoli rules.

I wasn't crazy about Lebowski the first time either, but what I love about it now is that it is kind of empty and easy breezy.

Citizen Rules

08-21-15, 11:04 PM

Camo, by tighter script I mean a rewrite. Most films are rewritten many times over. I learned in the DVD extras on Young Frankenstein that the original cut was like 5 hours and the director said to cut every single joke and scene that didn't work, thus making it tighter.

I wasn't crazy about Lebowski the first time either, but what I love about it now is that it is kind of empty and easy breezy. That's well said. I think it's like an open book in that people can watch and rewatch and then fill in their own details. I've done that before with Star Trek (I'm a big fan).

cricket

08-21-15, 11:06 PM

Not agreeing or disagreeing with anyone. Can I ask what a tighter script means exactly?

It means one you can't fit as much into.

Zotis

08-22-15, 04:54 AM

My two favorite comedies were not nominated, so sad...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls.

Citizen Rules

08-22-15, 02:51 PM

It's been a long time since I've seen either of those two Zotis, but loved both as I'm a Monty Python and Jim Carrey fan. Well maybe next time you can nominated one of them.:)

Citizen Rules

08-23-15, 09:19 PM

I'm watching Bluelion's nomination, The Phantom of Liberty tonight. After that I have one more to go and then I'm done.

SilentVamp

08-24-15, 01:09 PM

Well, I only have two more to watch - which I am planning on doing this week - and then I am done. These are the two movies that I own. I was going to put them off for awhile, but then I got it into my head that I might as well watch them and be done.

Citizen Rules

08-24-15, 01:40 PM

Cool Vamp, I will be looking forward to your thoughts on the films. Actually I look forward to any ones thoughts as it's interesting to see if others see what I have saw.....or is that seen?

cricket

08-24-15, 01:41 PM

SilentVamp

08-24-15, 01:51 PM

I haven't noticed you posting your thoughts on many of them; are you saving that for all at once?
No, I haven't said anything yet. I've just been lazy about it. :) But now that I have gone this long without writing anything (I did take notes so that I'd remember what I watched ;)), I decided to wait and post any comments after I've finished viewing of all the films.

Citizen Rules

08-24-15, 10:38 PM

The Phantom of Liberty
http://programata.bg/img/gallery/multy_2773/mid_1.jpg

A very odd, surrealistic French film from 1974. Very different than anything I've seen before. I'm not sure if I understood what I watched...I think the film is saying that personal liberty is an illusion, and that we're bound by conventions to live with in the laws and behavioral norms of society. So what happens when people go about pleasing their every whim?

The film moved along at a good pace. I was never bored, though sometimes I wasn't sure what was going on. I liked the usage of multiple vignette stories. The very worldly monks, playing poker with the girl in the inn were amusing. The boy having relations with his aunt wasn't so amusing.

I don't think I've ever seen a dinner party with the people setting on toilets...and even odder, the guest sneak off to what looks like a bathroom to have a meal. Interesting film to say the least.

Citizen Rules

08-26-15, 01:29 PM

Happiness (1998)...I disliked this film.

I've now watched all of the film nominations.

cricket

08-26-15, 01:59 PM

Happiness (1998)...I disliked this film.

I've now watched all of the film nominations.

Great review!

BlueLion

08-26-15, 03:17 PM

I'm glad you at least somewhat enjoyed Phantom of Liberty, Citizen. I'm interested to hear what the others thought of it.

SilentVamp

09-01-15, 06:57 PM

I've been done with the entire Comedy HoF viewing for a few days now. But I decided to write at least one review. ;)

Young Frankenstein

I have seen this movie so many times in life. I watched it a lot when I was a kid, but the number of times that I have seen it as an adult are really low compared to when I was growing up. So, I am always happy when I get another chance to watch it. It is in my top 10 as far as all-time favorites go (unless I just watched "The Shawshank Redemption" - it seems to get pushed out for that, occasionally).

I was very familiar with the Universal Monsters when I was a kid. So I suppose that made my interest in this film a little stronger. And I thought it was very funny. Well, the jokes that a little kid would understand. :)

As I got older - and understood the humor even more - I thought it was hilarious. And the humor in this film never gets old. I still smile at jokes that I've heard dozens of times. But what makes this movie so great, for me, is that it is also a very good story. Yes, it is, essentially, a copy - a parody - of what the original "Frankenstein" was, but it is done in such a way that it tells the same story and still manages to make it seem as if it is an original idea meant just for this film. I am a big fan of what I consider to be intellectual comedies, and "Young Frankenstein" is the perfect example of such a comedy. It is sometimes silly and simple, but you need to have some sort of intellect to get the silly simplicity of the humor. And for me, that is the best kind of all.

I love Gene Wilder, but I always think I am a little biased towards this man. After all, he's a hometown boy. :) But I love him. He is a very good actor (plus, I think he is kind of cute :D). The man can pull off both drama and comedy. I guess one could say that only a comedic actor could play Frederick Frankenstein the way that Wilder did, but it takes a man who understands the drama inside that comedy to play it well and make it believable. I have always wondered, though, whether or not he eventually lost his voice while filming this. How is it possible for a man to scream that much and still be able to speak in his normal voice?

Of course, all of the other actors shine in this movie, as well. This has to be one of the best ensemble casts to come out of Hollywood. The person who is second best to Gene Wilder in the movie has to be Gene Hackman as the blind hermit. Just for the one word: Cigars. :D

As for the production, well, my love for that should go without saying. The cinematography, the sets, the costumes - the entire atmosphere of this film is such a treat to watch. And the music. I love the music. :) I just love the old Hollywood feel that this film has even to the opening and ending credits.

I have said for years that "Young Frankenstein" is an extremely clever picture. And that is what I think has helped it hang on for all these years. Thankfully, there are enough people who appreciate the cleverness of it all to keep it going.

I saw the musical stage production that Mel Brooks produced of this movie a few years ago (he decided to follow what he did with "The Producers"). It was in town on my birthday. So, I decided to make that my day. And I was not disappointed at all. But it was interesting how much the audience enjoyed the jokes in the stage show because they were basically all the SAME ones from the movie. They laughed as if they'd never heard any of them before. It makes one wonder how many of those people had never seen the actual movie of "Young Frankenstein". :shrug:

Anyway, I didn't plan on writing that much, and I guess I got a little carried away. Although, I don't know if I could've expressed any of my feelings towards this movie in just one or two paragraphs. So, just be happy I didn't go on longer. :) I could have. :yup:

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cricket

09-05-15, 12:44 PM

Nice write-up on Young Frankenstein, Vamp, but what did you think of Happiness?

SilentVamp

09-06-15, 02:25 PM

Patience, Grasshopper. :)

Cole416

09-06-15, 03:20 PM

Happiness - Wow, that was a tough watch. Although I couldn't say that I loved it, it hit really hard and it'll definitely be the first thing that'll pop up in my head every time I see one of these actors. The humor was very dark, yet it was hard for me to laugh at even though I love dark comedies. It's a crazy movie that's unlike any comedies out there today that I've seen. There's no happy ending like cliche'd Hollywood films and it leaves you with a terrible taste in your mouth. The characters are all very well developed as they aren't all depicted as terrible people but as people who are searching for true happiness.

Like the child molester, he is depicted as a good man outside of his urges as he works and tries to help his kids but he isn't very happy and the thing that makes him happy is something very dark and cruel that people don't accept. Deep is a really overused word but I think it fits this movie completely. I don't think it's going to be very high on my comedy list but as a drama or an overall film it is very well done.

That was a pretty sh*tty summarization and I'm sorry for that, but it's pretty hard to put my thoughts on this movie into writing.

3.5+

cricket

09-06-15, 03:36 PM

Glad you liked it Cole!

cricket

09-06-15, 07:10 PM

I was just about to watch Wild Tales but then noticed that Alex Wilder hasn't posted in a month. He still around?

Sane

09-06-15, 07:15 PM

He liked a post of mine in the last few days so he's still here.

Citizen Rules

09-06-15, 07:19 PM

I have a question, is this Comedy Hof even still active?

BlueLion

09-06-15, 07:26 PM

This is also what I want to know... what's the point in even watching some of these movies when nobody has seen mine yet.

Except for you Citizen, that is.

Ðèstîñy

09-06-15, 07:30 PM

I have seen this movie so many times in life. I watched it a lot when I was a kid, but the number of times that I have seen it as an adult are really low compared to when I was growing up. So, I am always happy when I get another chance to watch it. It is in my top 10 as far as all-time favorites go (unless I just watched "The Shawshank Redemption" - it seems to get pushed out for that, occasionally).

I was very familiar with the Universal Monsters when I was a kid. So I suppose that made my interest in this film a little stronger. And I thought it was very funny. Well, the jokes that a little kid would understand. :)

This is me. I've seen it a hundred times, if I've seen it once. I love this movie, and especially this time of the year. It's fun to watch, along with the classic film.

Did you know that Mel Brooks didn't want that part of the film added in where Gene Wilder and his monster dance on stage? That has ended up being a very popular scene in the film.

I truly love this cast, and couldn't imagine anyone else playing these parts. I'm a huge fan of both Mel Brooks, and Gene Wilder, and together they work wonders. If they are remaking this film, I never want to know about it.

Did anyone ever see the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, where on halloween, Peter Boyle came walking into Raymond's house, dressed up like the monster? I thought that was so neat. I was hoping they do that, have him dress up like the monster. Hell, I dress up every year. There's no age limit on it, after all. ;)