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A year late or so, but via the DVDs (and with some time off) I finally saw both "Children of Men" and "Pan's Labyrinth." Loved them both, but I feel like I have to go watch something really light and fluffy now to make up for them. Pan's Labyrinth is absolutely amazing and it makes me sad that there are people who refuse to see such a wonderful movie just because it's subtitled. I refused to go see it not because it had subtitles but because the trailer made it look too gruesome. Was I mistaken about that? I don't have much of a stomach for gore.

There's some discussion of the Dunkirk scene in this Hollywood Reporter article. Also, this article has some more details about the scene. Thanks for those links, marykir. It's even more interesting to know that the scene was shot that way because of budgetary constraints as well as narrative intent -- you'd think it would be the result of a director having a lot of money, not just a little to play with. Very impressive! In any case, Joe Wright is correct. The scene does have a ghostly quality to it, becoming more surreal as it progresses. It's one of those rare instances in which the technique and the narrative really enhance one another perfectly.

It is pretty intense, jj1963, but it's not horror movie gruesome. A lot of it is shocking, but he cuts away during some of the worst of it, so it's more implied. The shock has more to do with the fact that the worst monster is real, rather than out of the fairy tale elements. Completely agree. I can't stomach gore either, and I did look away from the screen a few times, all of which were non-fairytale parts, spoiler---> like when the Captain was stitching up that cut at his mouth, that was too much for me<---- end spoiler. The fairytale bits didn't bother me at all, though the Pale man is pretty darn creepy. I know people who flat out state that if they want to read, they'll read a book, not subtitles.

Why is it that stupid people are always given great access to conduct interviews? Here's one film student that needs to get back to class so she can differentiate John Cusack from Kevin Spacey.

I saw "Walk Hard" today. It was much better than I was expecting it to be. I actually thought that Tim Meadows was funny, and I normally just find him annoying. I really forget just how beautiful Jenna Fischer is outside of "The Office."

Did anyone see the movie "Sydney White" starring Amanda Bynes? If you did, don't worry, I won't think less of you. :-) I was just watching the trailer for the home video release, though, and I can't help noticing that she is just. plain. ORANGE. in this movie. See here for yourself. I keep expecting someone to chime in, "you're orange, you moron!" I was hoping someone who had seen the movie could tell me why she's orange. Are they trying to pass her off as an ethnic minority? (Please, dear god, no.) Are oompa loompa's considered an ethnic minority? Is her being orange supposed to be some sort of ironic comment on her character's name being "Sydney White?" Did she lay in the tanning bed too long? Or is this an example of world's worst make-up team at work?

A year late or so, but via the DVDs (and with some time off) I finally saw both "Children of Men" I just saw this as well and thought it was terrific. I got pretty bummed out though - I'll need a steady diet of fluff. Clive Owen was amazing. He did so much just with his eyes (like someone else we all know and love). I was hoping someone who had seen the movie could tell me why she's orange. Are they trying to pass her off as an ethnic minority? (Please, dear god, no.) Are oompa loompa's considered an ethnic minority? Is her being orange supposed to be some sort of ironic comment on her character's name being "Sydney White?" Did she lay in the tanning bed too long? Or is this an example of world's worst make-up team at work? Gosh, bailey, you're, like totally insensitive! Amanda suffers from an affliction known as Christina Aquilera Disease. The illness targets tween-20 something women and is epidemic. ::sniffle:: Won't someone think of the tanorexics? ;-)

Amanda suffers from an affliction known as Christina Aquilera Disease. Hee. The second I read bailey's post, she came to mind.

Gosh, bailey, you're, like totally insensitive! Amanda suffers from an affliction known as Christina Aquilera Disease. The illness targets tween-20 something women and is epidemic. ::sniffle:: Won't someone think of the tanorexics? ;-) OK, it's usually bailey who makes me splat beverage all over the keyboard, but fffaw, you have usurped the crown. I just laughed myself silly at that post.

::bows:: I am so glad I could help. :-) BTW, I loved the story of your French father, his saxophone and Swing Kids. That was lovely and hilarious.

::bows:: I am so glad I could help. :-) BTW, I loved the story of your French father, his saxophone and Swing Kids. That was lovely and hilarious. Thanks, fffaw - my Dad really was very funny! One of my earliest memories is a Christmas morning when my brother and I got toy horns. My Dad grabbed the little yellow saxophone and tried to play "Begin the Beguine". He then declared it an inferior instrument which would destroy any desire we might have to play music. He named it Solange, after his detested aunt, and accidentally-on-purpose stepped on it by Boxing Day. (Dec 26th). LOL!

LOL!!!!!!!! wary cary, that is awesome! :-) He sounds like he was a very delightful man. A true character in the best of ways. (Begin the Beguine is one of my all time favorite songs)

I finally saw Sweeney Todd tonight. I really enjoyed the art direction in the film. Tim Burton is always amazing, and I'm drawn towards moody, atmospheric visuals anyway. Must be those latent Goth tendencies. :wink: I wasn't very familiar with Sweeney Todd before seeing the film. I didn't find any of the songs particularly memorable though. But I think that Johnny Depp did a great job. With his wild hair and dark eye make-up, he was like Edward Scissorhands grown older, eviler, and even more batshit insane. Yes, even when he's wearing bad prosthetic teeth, Johnny Depp can still make me swoon.

*curses* Sweeney Todd will not be released here for another month! I find Tim Burton absolutely brilliant. I was re-watching Beetlejuice the other day... Man, I nearly died laughing :lol: I'm guessing Sweeney Todd is a lot darker... But I think that Johnny Depp did a great job. With his wild hair and dark eye make-up, he was like Edward Scissorhands grown older, eviler, and even more batshit insane. God, I liked that :D Johnny Depp combined with Tim Burton equals perfection almost always (Corpse Bride being my favorite moment of them working together) Helena Bohnam Carter, while a very good actress, kind of gives me the creeps....

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