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Re: The Hunger Games: The Next Big Thing (But Does It Deserve It?)

taylorerin — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:39:11 -0000

They left out VERY important aspects that didn't even need a voice over. Haymitch getting frustrated that Katniss wasn't charming and had no angle to play to the crowd!! that is HUGE since the biggest part of the games is winning over the people who sent you there in the first place!! Her obvious feelings for Gale and then playing Peeta --the fact that they left out Katniss smiling directly at camera in several scenes is ridiculous!!!! And by not having the hover craft pick up the tributes after their death really changed the Rue scene!! and of course ruining the mutts was awful (where were their faces?) but by not prolonging Cato's death by the mutts the whole feeling of the heartlessness of the Capitol is really missed!!

Re: 36 for 36: A New List For A New Year

Luke - Admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:31:49 -0000

#13: Yes, according to multiple sources, you should probably hit it on your next road trip south.
#24: According to Congress this now includes new pizza recipes, so I could be saved.
#32: On Etsy all the stuff needs to be handmade, where as CafePress and sites like that you can just add your designs to already pre-made products, like cards, posters, mugs, shirts, etc... After some research I decided to use Zazzle.com.

Re: 36 for 36: A New List For A New Year

Brandon — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:53:41 -0000

#13 Sounds like another place I have to see
#24 Nooooooooo!
#32 Etsy?

Re: 36 for 36: A New List For A New Year

Erin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:55:30 -0000

12. omg, seriously. how many cat lives have you gone through by now?!
24. about time, sir. Veggies are your friend (if you let them!) =)25. Read The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. Do it. Do it now. (along with your 10 gazillion projects)

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Manofsorrows — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:51:47 -0000

The question the movie asks is one of the most fundamental puzzles of human existence. Why is man capable of such great altruism and selfless love, but yet so cruel and vindictive, too. This is the "problem of man." What is the solution? The film has two questions. The "problem of man" question and the "problem of evil/suffering" question. Obviously, Malick implies that theism is the solution to these questions. The film is both a metaphysical musing and a statement. It doesn't try to make itself important. The questions it asks ARE that important. It is honest with its subject, that's all.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Manofsorrows — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 02:42:50 -0000

The film was far from being self-indulgent or pretentious. Many dismiss this film, calling it a "niche" film, or devoid of plot or point or character development, etc... But the problem really is in the viewer, not the film. Beauty is not subjective, but an objective reality. The reason some might call it "niche" is because few have the intellectual, moral, and even volitional capacities to appreciate and understand (or even want to understand) the film. The viewers in American society are flat and shallow, lacking any true depth. They are consumed by their own consumerism, and their god is their belly. The film is about a journey/question that ALL people with true depth either face or take. It is too ponderous for Americans because their ponderings are as thin as a Hanes T-shirt. Get over yourself.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

greg — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:44:39 -0000

I am very surprised to see such hateful critics about this movie... But at the same time, to me, it confirms the purely artistic character of this movie, it inspires you or at the contrary, it upsets you... At he base of every kind of art it is clear that tastes and colors are not discussable.. I personally loved it and believe that it is the best cinematography I have ever seen. How come none of the critics even mention the name of Emmanuel Lubezki who did a fantastic job? Every single image you see is a master piece.. Why movies always have to have a storyline that you can understand? When you say that any actor could have done the job, I think that you are right, but what is the point of mentioning it? Does it matter? I do not go to the movie theater to see a performance, no, I go there to see a movie.. this can be focused on he story (Sagas), on the acting performance (e.g., N. Portman in the Black Swan), on the final meaning (political movies), or on the image. If you just care about the acting performance, why don't you just go to the regular theater then? Also I don't think that this movie is "pretentious", not at all, this is a like a present that the director, the DP and more generally, the production company, made to us. No, it is not pretentious, it is pretty..

Re: Captain America: The Real Hero Lies Beneath the Mask

Goldwriting — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:14:41 -0000

I've heard from other sources that the 3D in this one is not very good. It was definitely done as an afterthought and not shot that way. I would stick to 2D when paying for your tickets.

Re: Captain America: The Real Hero Lies Beneath the Mask

Bliss Gurney — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:49:16 -0000

is it worth seeing it in 3D? some movies it seems just throw that 3D in as an after thought where others actually use the effect to it's full advantage?
I am very much looking forward to the Avengers. But I am a Comic Book movie fan :)

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Citizen Yawn — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:42:10 -0000

amen brother ~ the emperor has no clothes!

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

farhorizons — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:05:50 -0000

You got it right, The Reality Dig. I think Kris Kardash suffers from the same pretensions to elitism that Malick seems to with this film.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Patrick — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:58:02 -0000

The majority of the "films" I watch are what you would call arthouse movies-Oscar baits, independents, etc. Both of you have a point but it's people like Kris who validate critics' opinion that it's a pretentious piece of crap. I'm torn on whether or not I liked this movie. The opening sequence could have been cut in half and still have maintained its "cutting edge", "masterful" uniqueness. The last half of the movie who a lot better. Back to Kris' comment, everyone has different opinions and tastes. Just because someone disliked the Tree of Life does not mean they're unsophisticated and uncultured. I found some parts to be a little boring. I am fluent in French, English, and Spanish. I've studied abroad in Italy for a year, attended Columbia University, traveled the world, ans STILL found this movie to be a little self-important and ridiculous.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

The Reality Dig — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:40:52 -0000

I remember coming out of "Thin Red Line" wondering what I spent the last three hours watching, but I wanted to give him another chance. By the end of "Tree of Life" I realized maybe Malick is just not the filmmaker for me (or all the other people who walked out).

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

The Reality Dig — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:38:36 -0000

To some this film is a masterpiece, while to others it just didn't connect at all. I don't believe the people who didn't like it are a poor reflection on American society or anything close to that. This was a niche film if ever there was one and not everyone is going to enjoy 30 minute operatic visualizations of the birth of the universe. Just not a cup of tea that everyone can drink from.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Russell Schmidt — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:36:29 -0000

Pretentious, self-indulgent drivel; extended session of mental masturbation by the writer/director. Was on the verge of walking out half a dozen times, but morbid voyeurism and dwindling hopes of glimpsing a plot kept me in my seat. Never again will I waste my time and money on *any* film by Malick.

Re: The Tree of Life: Movie? Maybe. Art? Maybe. Pretentious? Absolutely.

Kris Kardash — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:33:25 -0000

What!? If people walked out on this film it is a reflection of society in America, and a poor reflection at that. This film is a masterpiece, and if people were bored it's because they are not well read enough with a thoroughly well rounded education and life experience to comprehend it's significance and ponder it's majesty. I can't even begin to fathom how anyone could even begin to criticize this film.