tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post7656450499572737307..comments2023-06-19T12:26:50.652-04:00Comments on Out 1 Film Journal: Out 1 Film Journal's Top Films of 2008James Hansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09650436008918093617noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-27249505534865377052009-11-19T04:22:11.419-05:002009-11-19T04:22:11.419-05:00[url=http://firgonbares.net/][img]http://firgonbar...[url=http://firgonbares.net/][img]http://firgonbares.net/img-add/euro2.jpg[/img][/url]<br />[b]share prices software, [url=http://firgonbares.net/]software discount software[/url]<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/][/url] price checking software free download of adobe photoshop cs2 for mac<br />wholesale adobe photoshop cs2 for mac [url=http://firgonbares.net/]buy crm software[/url] adobe photoshop elements for mac<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/]free macromedia dreamweaver 8 software[/url] free nero 7<br />[url=http://firgonbares.net/]adobe photoshop cs3 cracked[/url] free order processing software<br />software for medical stores [url=http://firgonbares.net/]WinZip 12 Pro[/b]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-84613336653961374002009-02-04T22:42:00.000-05:002009-02-04T22:42:00.000-05:00To clarify, my thinking Inside is a little silly d...To clarify, my thinking Inside is a little silly doesn't mean that I dislike it. I liked it a lot. (4/5 on the 'flix, if you didn't know).<BR/><BR/>Though, to be fair, I do tend to write off horror movies. I like them, but I never get so into them that they "make me want to vomit."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-45892085909944076672009-02-04T12:16:00.000-05:002009-02-04T12:16:00.000-05:00I thought INSIDE was brilliant.I thought INSIDE was brilliant.Brandon Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373364966092756041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-83585509486091453202009-02-04T02:45:00.000-05:002009-02-04T02:45:00.000-05:00You had me at fetus-cam. BAM! Inside is now sitt...You had me at fetus-cam. <BR/><BR/>BAM! Inside is now sitting pretty at the top of my queue.Chuck Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410430373012870491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-39124015858545348882009-02-04T02:38:00.000-05:002009-02-04T02:38:00.000-05:00Well, Jacob, it was a movie called INSIDE. If it d...Well, Jacob, it was a movie called INSIDE. If it didn't have some supreme interiority (which is strongly built in every aspect of the production), then it wouldn't really make sense. I'm not saying a fetal shot isn't a little goofy, but it certainly didn't hurt the movie; if anything, I felt like it deepened the psychology. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I think if you watch any horror movie made in the last five years or so (save for, in some circles, THE DESCENT, which I think is good but kind of overrated) there is nothing standard about INSIDE. I mean, its still fits the horror genre, but its doing a lot more and doing a lot differently than anything else I've seen in a long long time.<BR/><BR/>Someone else needs to see it (other than Nathan Lee who is totally with me) so we can get another voice in here. Nathan...you around?James Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650436008918093617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-10127944334790820292009-02-04T02:01:00.000-05:002009-02-04T02:01:00.000-05:00No problem, Tony D. Someone had to rep Desplechin...No problem, Tony D. Someone had to rep Desplechin.<BR/><BR/>And for the record, it was sort of hard to take Inside seriously when the first shot is a Fetus Cam (something hilarious happens, but I don't want to ruin it for anyone...). The rest of it was solid (though, I thought, fairly standard) horror. I think I recall some ridiculous moments at the end as well, but it's been a few months...<BR/><BR/>For those waiting on a Razzle Dazzle DVD, the last I heard was that it was held up by soundtrack issues. So you might be in for a long wait.<BR/><BR/>Lapses in viewing:<BR/>Ballast<BR/>The Class<BR/>Rachel Getting Married<BR/>A bunch of minor crap that probably wouldn't have had an impact on my listAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-19374435815673831522009-02-03T18:14:00.000-05:002009-02-03T18:14:00.000-05:00I forgot about CHE, probably because it's so uncon...I forgot about CHE, probably because it's so unconventional. But yeah, it was better. Haha.Brandon Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373364966092756041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-36611735402761786172009-02-03T17:24:00.000-05:002009-02-03T17:24:00.000-05:00@BrandonChe was a better biopic in 2008. Unconven...@Brandon<BR/><BR/><I>Che</I> was a better biopic in 2008. Unconventional structure, and a well-rounded view of a man that was both hero and monster to many, an anlogy would be if the film <I>Milk</I> were simply the first of a two parter with the second part seen from the perspective of his opposition in the Prop 6 Campaign.<BR/><BR/>As for <I>Doomsday</I>, I'll check it out. You're right that are tastes trend the same.Tony Dayoubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632329277519635858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-20866897528000662532009-02-03T16:13:00.000-05:002009-02-03T16:13:00.000-05:00My top three were the site's top three . . . altho...My top three were the site's top three . . . although in different order. Which basically means, I speak for all of us. Hahaha.<BR/><BR/>In defense of MILK, name a better biopic. I can't. The best of the Oscar bunch for sure. But it pales in comparison to the previous four Van Sant features. <BR/><BR/>Also, I'm proud of our diversity. And, Tony, you should take a look at DOOMSDAY if you haven't already. I think you might dig it; we have closely aligned tastes. <BR/><BR/>Shameful lapses in viewing this year:<BR/><BR/>A Christmas Tale<BR/>My Winnipeg<BR/>Razzle Dazzle<BR/>The Duchess of Langeais<BR/>When It Was BlueBrandon Colvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373364966092756041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-36557038771211791192009-02-03T10:59:00.000-05:002009-02-03T10:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comments Tony. Mine always tend to ...Thanks for the comments Tony. Mine always tend to the side of slightly weird, but at least I'm consistent... As far as the selections of mine you highlighted:<BR/><BR/>I know I'm crazy, but I really liked The Happening and found it conceptually interesting and completely goofy which sold it even more. Check out my full review. Its listed on the side of the page. Same with Stuck...I don't think its great, but the way it incorporates and embeds itself within the tabloid culture and storylines, enhanced through its odd execution and Rea's great performance, it really worked for me.<BR/><BR/>As far as Death Race...I think it was the best pure action movie of the year. Its a touch on the silly side, but its pretty bad ass. Can't fault a movie for being a super solid genre picture.<BR/><BR/>And I also agree that Milk was a bit overrated, even by the guys here. I liked it, but was a bit surprised to see it on all those HM lists. <BR/><BR/>Chuck- Inside is AMAZING. I watched it with Jacob, who apparently thought it was kind of silly or something. I thought it was scary, smart, gruesome, and exciting...some aspects that are missing from almost every horror movie these days. <BR/><BR/>Razzle Dazzle is solid (although its no TOM TOM or STAR SPANGLED TO DEATH...) When It Was Blue is just flat out astonishing. I might be getting some of Reeves' earlier films soon. If I do, we'll talk. I'm not sure if/when WIWB is coming on DVD or anything, but I'll keep everyone updated. Reeves says its gonna play around a bit, so maybe it'll make its way to Nashville or something. I think you'd especially love it.James Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09650436008918093617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-23507958739509003412009-02-03T09:37:00.000-05:002009-02-03T09:37:00.000-05:00I totally put Inside and Rambo in my Netflix queue...I totally put Inside and Rambo in my Netflix queue right after reading all of our lists. I have also not seen When I Was Blue and Razzle Dazzle, and am patiently waiting for a DVD release. Really wanted to view at least the latter film before I made my list, but... this did not come to pass.<BR/><BR/>Tony D. - My Winnipeg is excellent, probably my favorite Maddin film in quite a long time. Of course, your mileage may vary. Some people absolutely loathe Maddin's silent cinema pastiche, but I love it. <BR/><BR/>And Milk. Well, yes, despite how conventional it is, I was still incredibly moved by it. Even though I wouldn't call it "great," I cannot deny that it made me a little teary-eyed. If I was going to root for any of those Oscar films, it would be Milk.<BR/><BR/>Paranoid Park is still the better film.Chuck Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08410430373012870491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3634886419866749682.post-78453657248548413272009-02-03T09:13:00.000-05:002009-02-03T09:13:00.000-05:00Brandon, thanks for mentioning both Speed Racer an...Brandon, thanks for mentioning both <I>Speed Racer</I> and <I>Rambo</I>. With you and Jeremy from <A HREF="http://www.mooninthegutter.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Moon in the Gutter</A> behind <I>Rambo</I> I don't feel so crazy anymore. Can't wait for Stallone's <I>The Expendables</I>.<BR/><BR/>James, you've got some weird ones there. Nice to see some love for <I>Che</I>, but I was on the fence about <I>The Happening</I> and <I>Stuck</I>.<BR/><BR/><I>Death Race</I>? Really?<BR/><BR/>Jacob, thanks for mentioning <I>A Christmas Tale</I>. <BR/><BR/>Chuck, you've got a few I missed that I'm interested in seeing, like <I>My Winnipeg</I>.<BR/><BR/>What I learned after reading your post:<BR/><BR/>I should see <I>Wendy and Lucy</I>.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you guys agree that <I>Slumdog Millionaire</I> is overrated.<BR/><BR/>I'm wondering why you guys are so into <I>Milk</I> a rather conventional film by a guy who's way better when doing films like <I>Paranoid Park</I>.Tony Dayoubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632329277519635858noreply@blogger.com