tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post2335131366849477934..comments2023-08-20T06:16:15.362-05:00Comments on Getafilm: On the Horizon: Movies in 2009Danielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-9917173567549804552009-03-05T22:07:00.000-06:002009-03-05T22:07:00.000-06:00"it just turns out that I really hated the ideas, ..."it just turns out that I really hated the ideas, themes, and presentation of the source material itself."<BR/><BR/>Well knowing you - or anyone with a humane character - that's no surprise. But I guess some people love violent fantasy wars as much as real wars, evidenced by 300's massive windfall at the box office. Apparently Snyder is hoping to break his own record of the biggest March opening ever - and it's almost guaranteed that he'll succeed since Watchmen is opening in over 3500 theaters (the largest ever opening for an R-rate movie). I saw maybe half an hour of 300 and was simply bored when I wasn't disgusted.<BR/><BR/>That being said, I'm still seeing Watchmen as one of the major movie events of the year (as is noted here, of course). I'm going in blind and, to be honest, I'm not yet as excited as I would have hoped to be, even considering the a lot of the things you lay out that I've heard so far. I really should have just been responsible read the book, but I guess it's too late now, or at least too late to not have a potentially ruinous image of everything already in my head.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-81548910741547126852009-03-05T18:35:00.000-06:002009-03-05T18:35:00.000-06:00On the eve of it's premiere, I just wanted to say ...On the eve of it's premiere, I just wanted to say that I am totally stoked to see <B>Watchmen</B> this weekend. In the post you mentioned that it being a super hero film and part of an unread series were reasons why you might not be as interested for it. However, I should point out that it technically was a graphic novel with 12 chapters, has never had any prequels or sequels, and was intended by the author Alan Moore as one body of work, which is the only way it is available now. It does involve the concept of heroes, but I would confidently say it does not fit into any comic superhero mold. To blatantly rip-off a description I found online: "Moore used the story as a means to reflect contemporary anxieties and to deconstruct the superhero concept." I had heard about it before, but I saw a copy of it on sale after Time magazine picked it out as one of the 100 best all-time novels (since Time started in 1923 that is), and so I bought it, and was blown away. It's decidedly one of the best books I have ever read, and the myriad emotional, philosophical, political, and socio-cultural topics it covers is fascinating and entertaining. <B>Watchmen</B> was a dark and poignant and disturbingly beautiful experience for me in graphic novel form; if the movie gets half of the complex ideas and images and multiple plots across I will be more than satisfied.<BR/><BR/>My one caveat: I hated director Zach Snyder's film version of the graphic novel <B>300</B> ... until I read <B>300</B> and discovered that he had actually made an excellent cinematic adaption of that, it just turns out that I really hated the ideas, themes, and presentation of the source material itself.Joshihnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129307621580634512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-59662528488190456882009-01-27T12:20:00.000-06:002009-01-27T12:20:00.000-06:00Wait a minute, "Push" as in that movie that comes ...Wait a minute, "Push" as in that movie that comes out next week? Just looked it up, OK, no. <BR/><BR/>Whew, that was close.<BR/><BR/>Alright, I'll definitely be looking forward to your "Push" intensely. Sounds amazing - and with Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-81073092538262114362009-01-27T01:11:00.000-06:002009-01-27T01:11:00.000-06:00PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE will be my nu...PUSH: BASED ON THE NOVEL BY SAPPHIRE will be my number one film of 2009. I realize that we're only 27 days into the year but I just can't see how anything else will hit me like Push. You can check out my review for it here: <BR/><BR/>http://filmthreat.com/index.php?section=reviews&Id=11526<BR/><BR/>5 stars all the way. It won both the Grand Jury and the Audience awards. Keep your eyes open for this one.elgringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856962746924193109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-167403476875878502009-01-21T23:53:00.000-06:002009-01-21T23:53:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone for sharing some enthusiasm about ...Thanks everyone for sharing some enthusiasm about the upcoming year. I guess it doesn't take much for me to get excited since I'm looking forward to a lot of these.<BR/><BR/>Alexander, I was disappointed by Dreamgirls' snubbing, but I figure Marshall's track record and a stellar cast will earn it at least a handful. I do NOT have Malick's Tree of Life here, but I really should. Always one to keep an eye out for. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for checking it out, Dorothy. I know you must be anxious to see Marion sizzle on screen again. And I realize I didn't even mention her in the "dream cast" for Public Enemies. Man, that movie better <I>bring it</I>.<BR/><BR/>I'm crossing my fingers with you about Tykwer, Fletch. I haven't seen the trailer (and don't plan on it) but you're one of many I've heard call it absolutely horrendous. Same with NY I Love You, actually. Hmm...why is it that the people who see these movies early always ruin the mood for the rest of us?<BR/><BR/>Nick, I'll keep an eye out for you in those two movies! Wouldn't it be cool if you got to go a premiere for The Human Factor or something? Also, I expect a full report of accuracies and inaccuracies...<BR/><BR/>I'm with you on those middle two, Matthew. I'll have to take your word for it with The Lovely Bones, but like I said I'll almost have to see the movie. At least the cast is tolerable.<BR/><BR/>Thanks much, Scott. I like having that inside access! Can't believe you actually went.<BR/><BR/>That's about the hunch I had for 500 Days of Summer, but you've just put that sucker on the top of the must-see list. I'm coming to you if it's bad...or good. You've also made me very hopeful for Cold Souls, and An Education, which I had to look up. Yup, insane cast!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-80013049046719284282009-01-21T04:27:00.000-06:002009-01-21T04:27:00.000-06:00Here's some notes from Sundance.Also, I love this ...Here's some notes from Sundance.<BR/>Also, I love this post.<BR/><BR/>500 Days of Summer is the best romantic comedy made in the last five years. I know, because I looked up all the romcoms released in the last five years and the only one that holds a candle to it is Love Actually.<BR/><BR/>My wife saw Cold Souls and really enjoyed it. She also saw a movie starring two Sam Rockwells called Moon which should enter your radar.<BR/><BR/>Rudo y Cursi won't win any awards. It was so-so. Really light-hearted (with an out-of-place sex scene thrown in for some reason) comedy that's pretty funny but nothing overly special. Formulaic, predictable, and overall, kinda disappointing.<BR/><BR/>World's Greatest Dad is really, really good. Who knew Bobcat Goldthwait could direct? I guess the people who saw his last Sundance entry, but I didn't. I hope the Gute starts making movies soon.<BR/><BR/>I Love You Phillip Morris was so-so as well even though it seems I may be the only one who wants to say so. Based on a true story though which makes it a bit more interesting.<BR/><BR/>An Education is going to be big. First, it's a great story. Second, it's beautifully shot. Third, it was written by Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy). Fourth, outstanding supporting cast. Fifth, Carey Mulligan has a face you could stare at until the day you died.<BR/><BR/>The Vicious Kind will probably get a smaller distribution deal than it deserves. J.K. Simmons and Adam Scott both serve up fantastic performances. As for the other two main actors...eh, not so much.elgringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16856962746924193109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-19235403893067658462009-01-17T16:41:00.000-06:002009-01-17T16:41:00.000-06:00I'm really looking forward to "The Lovely Bones," ...I'm really looking forward to "The Lovely Bones," which is one of the best books I've read in a while and I love Peter Jackson.<BR/><BR/>Also "Up," "New York, I Love You," and "Star Trek," even though I have a feeling Abrams is going to screw it up.Mattie Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04031967293313685427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-22362386035596476002009-01-17T12:12:00.000-06:002009-01-17T12:12:00.000-06:00BTW, since we are playing that game, Amelia and Th...BTW, since we are playing that game, Amelia and The Human Factor were both filmed in SA! Yay for cheap production costs and/or pretty landscapes. Or whatever it is that gets people to film here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-75092662114669885222009-01-17T12:07:00.000-06:002009-01-17T12:07:00.000-06:002009 is gonna be awesome. I am looking forward to ...2009 is gonna be awesome. I am looking forward to a huge amount of films on that list and I can only hope they deliver the goods.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-78479588915077434882009-01-16T17:08:00.000-06:002009-01-16T17:08:00.000-06:00Shiza shiza shiza!I've seen the trailer a few time...Shiza shiza shiza!<BR/><BR/>I've seen the trailer a few times, but was unaware that The International was a Tom Tykwer film. That reaaaaalllly disappoints me, as I think it looks awful from the trailer. However, that does make me thismuch more interested to see it.<BR/><BR/>The thought of New York, I Love You sounds awesome considering how much I loved Paris...but I've heard only bad things. What a shame.<BR/><BR/>9 looks awesome.<BR/><BR/>I'm ready for the next Harry Potter.<BR/><BR/>Where the Wild Things Are would be interesting no matter who was directing, but wit Spike Jonze...sublime.<BR/><BR/>Outside of that, I can't say that I'm terribly interested in anything I've heard/seen so far. Nothing I'm wildly looking forward to... :(Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-53642206812902854292009-01-16T16:08:00.000-06:002009-01-16T16:08:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing this very comprehensive list. ...Thanks for sharing this very comprehensive list. I hope Rudo y Cursi finally makes it to the big screen. My other most sees involve Ms. Marion Cotillard (Public Enemies/Nine) and Ms. Emily Blunt (Sunshine Cleaning). <BR/><BR/>Also, going through your list I finally figured out whatever happened to "The Soloist."Dorothy Porkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787876102077401603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3435253058176416288.post-13541564819492847962009-01-16T14:54:00.000-06:002009-01-16T14:54:00.000-06:00I can't wait for a few of these.Be careful, though...I can't wait for a few of these.<BR/><BR/>Be careful, though, Daniel, about saying <I>Nine</I> is <I>certain</I> to receive numerous Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. <I>Dreamgirls</I> disabused me of the notion that any film is "locked" out of the starting gate forever. <BR/><BR/>Did I miss it or do you not have Malick's <I>Tree of Life</I> here? I hope that comes out in 2009. Looking forward to Jarmusch's <I>The Limits of Control</I>. <BR/><BR/>More Coens, always grand. Scorsees and Mann. Bale in roles aside from Batman. <BR/><BR/>For now, though, I'm still buzzing after seeing <A HREF="http://colemancornerincinema.blogspot.com/2009/01/wrestler-2008.html" REL="nofollow"><I>The Wrestler</I></A> yesterday. I still have so much to catch up with from 2008, but thank you for bringing 2009 into crystal clear focus for all of us.Coleman's Corner in Cinema...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04761319284479513957noreply@blogger.com