45LikesDo yourself a favor and don't watch it.Originally Posted by ClosetRTWatcher
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I'm going to totally disagree on that. Watch Beginners and see what you think, ClosetRTW. I really liked it and I have a feeling you will too!
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
I really did too. I thought Oliver's voice-over was used to great effect in combination with the pictures of various things to illustrate what he says. I just fell in love with this movie. It reminded me of why I love movies.
ETA: I finally watched Moneyball and while I enjoyed it, I still don't understand all the accolades. For me, a great performance is great when I can't imagine any other person playing the part. I really like Brad Pitt, but that wasn't a great performance. A good one? Absolutely. Not great. Jonah Hill? Any of a dozen other actors could have played that role, many better than he did. I just don't get it.
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
When I saw Moneyball I noticed it was an older crowd, the theatre was quite full for that time of day and that many folks were baseball fans and that the movie explained a lot of stuff for them. I did like the movie and liked the chemistry between Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. I think it is a combination of Brad Pitt, and interesting subject, and baseball fans that are making this movie a hit.I really did too. I thought Oliver's voice-over was used to great effect in combination with the pictures of various things to illustrate what he says. I just fell in love with this movie. It reminded me of why I love movies.
ETA: I finally watched Moneyball and while I enjoyed it, I still don't understand all the accolades. For me, a great performance is great when I can't imagine any other person playing the part. I really like Brad Pitt, but that wasn't a great performance. A good one? Absolutely. Not great. Jonah Hill? Any of a dozen other actors could have played that role, many better than he did. I just don't get it.
Have any of you all seen "The Artist"? I so enjoyed that movie! I was expecting to like it, but it exceeded expectation. It just made me....happyIf the thought of a silent movie turns you off, don't let that stop you from seeing this. It wasn't distracting, and the movie was far from boring. It's definitely not a splashy blockbuster, but if you enjoy old movies at all (and I don't mean just silent ones) you should enjoy this one. There was a reason this got so many noms. And it doesn't hurt that the male lead is a cross between Gene Kelly and Clark Gable. He is definitely classic Hollywood handsome
"With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world."
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Thats so good to know.I thought I would be bored.Thanks for the recommendationHave any of you all seen "The Artist"? I so enjoyed that movie! I was expecting to like it, but it exceeded expectation. It just made me....happy
We're planning on seeing The Artist next week. I can't wait! I'm hoping to see The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo before the Oscars as well. I watched The Ides of March this weekend and A Better Life is going to come from Netflix soon. I'm hoping to see Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy before the Oscars too, but I might not get that one in.
I saw The Descendants this afternoon and loved it! I cried most of my makeup off, but it was worth it. I'm an Alexander Payne fan, so I wasn't expecting to not like it. George Clooney was excellent, as was Shailene Woodley. I can see why some were surprised that she didn't get an Oscar nomination.
I did like Moneyball, I just didn't think, after watching it, "WOW, that was a great movie." I thought it was a good movie. I enjoyed it and I didn't hate Jonah Hill in it - he was just sort of "meh."
I wonder sometimes if critics just get too excited when a movie is actually good, since SO MANY movies made now just plain suck.
Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.' - Isaac Asimov
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, "... I drank what?"
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It was predictable and dreary .The girl with the dragon tattoo was fabulous