Slay's Reviews

Now I REALLY want to see Eternal Sunshine....I think I want to see Dawn as well, as I enjoy a good zombie flick now and then (such as Return of the Living Dead )

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Thanks sweetheart. I'm glad I can make you feel warm and fuzzy, but I miss the good 'ol days where I made you feel wet-n-nasty.

...and thank you jrs and Sedai, I always appreciate your comments...and rep!

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"Today, war is too important to be left to politicians. They have neither the time, the training, nor the inclination for strategic thought. I can no longer sit back and allow Communist infiltration, Communist indoctrination, Communist subversion and the international Communist conspiracy to sap and impurify all of our precious bodily fluids."

I just came home from seeing Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. I just adored the film. Carrey and Winslet with their beautiful portrayal of their love and affection for each other was just outstanding...their performances are breathtaking.
I myself, can't even think of what exactly to fully say about this oscar performing film. It makes me speechless.

I know it sounds like I'm always complaining around here, but what on Earth's with the quoting of entire reviews?! Jason, you damned goon, I'm talking to you [as per freaking usual]!

Keep it up, Slay.

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Oh please.

Your welcome.~

You're sooo bad....
...and don't worry...you still make my toes curl.~


Now....where's your review of LadyKillers? I'm eager to read it.

I liked your review of Dawn of the Dead, and the only gripe I have with the film was that the zombie plague was supposed to have been caused by an infection and not just plain old death, which I think was an explanation no-one had asked for.

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The muttering retreats
Of restless nights in one-night cheap hotels
And sawdust restaurants with oyster shells

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Slay, my girlfriend is curious.... who is the evil chick you have as an avatar

Thanks

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I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks man, I will try.

Whew, you had me worried for a moment.

I believe Chris wants to write a review for this one.

I don't believe the movie ever did explain it. The TV showed people making conjectures, but that was it. If I remember right, Night of the Living Dead explained it all started because a meteor or comet had some virus or something attached to it or its tail?

She's my feminine side. I'm part teddy bear and rabid bitch.

Ana states once or twice that one needs to be bitten to be turned into a zombie, now I agree that's not an explanation, but it does imply an infection.

Go to Hell.
You know I'm right.

I totally agree with your review of Dawn of the Dead...and you're right because the crowd I was in the theater with was soo into the movie, and it was a huge theater, packed I might add.

I didn't know you were this much of a writer, LS. I'm impressed.

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Thanks man. I'm a bit burnt out right now, but I try. Glad to see you here.

There's no sense in arguing with a little child. You can't seem to grasp the fact, others may have their own opinions towards films on someone's thread.

I watched this film last night, and this is a perfect comparison!

The film opens as if it is to be a black comedy, however, the only thing comedic about the rest of the film is the "witty dialogue that comes at you with a pace not unlike a Nascar race." Simple lines like, "You've come a long way, baby," as he lights Danes' joint, as well as "Instead of saying something or someone is funny, why don't you just laugh," are lines that define the dialogue you're talking about, in my opinion, LS. Culkin has given the performance of his life. Culkin nails the apathetic attitude, as well as the frantic and desperate.

The only problem I had with this film was not being able to develop enough sympathy for Culkin's self-destructative behavior. I'm assuming the filmmakers were attempting to establish the sympathy through the flashbacks of Igby's experience with watching his father crumble, but that wasn't enough for me. There came a point in the film where I was hoping for Igby to "go down."

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I know what you mean, Mark. He is like Holden in that respect, and they both wear the label of anti-hero with pride. It's like an unsympathetic chronicle of his defining years rather than a story of someone who learns through tragedy. He's kind of a prick actually, but we like him because he's cool, and hate him because he's callous. Expecting a routine conclusion of his 'waking up', so to speak, is part of what makes it unique. It doesn't wrap up cleanly leaving us feel good inside.

I'm really glad you liked it though. Now see Tadpole if you haven't yet.

After reading your review on Dawn of the Dead, Slay, I'm now anticipating it's arrival here which could be anywhere between now and Christmas, your guess is as good as mine. I'm partial to a good horror flick but lately have been disappointed so your review has given me renewed hope. Great reviews, as always. I'd be interested to know your thoughts on The Day After Tomorrow and The Old Man Who Read Love Stories (sorry if you have reviewed them already; I was too lazy to go back over and read everything).

The first film hasn't been released yet, and I hadn't heard of the second until you mentioned it. Why don't you review it, bro?

Just curious Slay... when will your next review be posted? Or are you taking a break? I really enjoy reading every review you’ve posted and hope to see more.

Your Top 100 list has some great films and I’d like to see you review one of your top 20. Such as The Godfather, Yojimbo, Ben-Hur, Unforgiven, or Goodfellas.

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Last 5 films I’ve seen

An American In Paris ****/*****
Once Upon A Time In China *****/*****
Father of the Bride ****/*****
Spartacus *****/*****
The Hidden Fortress ****/*****

You can view my review for each of those films at T-850's Reviews