I liked A Serious Man the second time I tried to watch it. If nothing else, it highlights how good Jefferson Airplane were.
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William Friedkin is a great director, and even his middling films usually have something to recommend them.
But Jade (1995) is another story altogether. A Joe Esterhaus script, Robert Evans producing, Friedkin in the chair, and a good enough cast: Linda Fiorentina, Chazz Palmienteri, Richard Crenna... and David Caruso. David Caruso as the lead in an "erotic thriller". It's almost unwatchable.
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Originally posted by WOM View PostBurn After Reading has some great lines. Especially from Clooney and Pitt. "You think that's a Schwinn?" is a nothing line, but it's beautifully delivered.
I like Intolerable Cruelty.
Why only 50, Freddy? Why not a hundred? While we're dreaming, why not 150? Are you familiar with "Kershner"?
Freddy Bender:
"Kershner" does not apply.
Miles Massey:
Bring this to trial, we'll see if "Kershner" applies.
Rex:
What's "Kershner"?
Miles Massey:
Please, let me handle this.
Freddy Bender:
"Kershner" was in Kentucky.
Miles Massey:
"Kershner" was in Kentucky?
Freddy Bender:
"Kershner" was in Kentucky.
Miles Massey:
All right, Freddy, forget "Kershner". What's your bottom line?
Freddy Bender:
Primary residence, 30 percent of remaining assets.
Miles Massey:
What, are you nuts? Have you forgotten "Kershner"?
I need to see Barton Fink again. I saw it in college and didn’t get it but maybe because I was expecting something else.
Same with Rushmore and Wes Anderson. Now that I’ve seen some of his other films, and sort of get the gist, I won’t watch it waiting for Bill Murray to be funny.
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Hail Caesar was underwhelming. I didn't hate it, but I didn't really care about it at all. I found Inside Llewyn Davis very boring. Along with A Serious Man, possibly my least favourite Coen film.
OBWAT is a mid-range Coen. There are some very charming parts of it, but I think a lot of the love for it derives from the music rather than the film itself.
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Originally posted by jwdd27 View PostShowgirls also provided a career low for Kyle McLachlan, who had been a proper actor up until then, but has never really recovered his reputation
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Like Hot Pepsi, I need to see Barton Fink again as I didn't get it at all when I first watched it. I have always put it down to my problem with the film rather than the film itself. Similarly, I have never held The Big Lebowski in quite the same regard as everyone else seems to and should probably rewatch it especially as John Tuturro is reprising his character for a new film. On the other hand, I enjoyed Hail Caesar and O Brother Where Art Thou.
We watched Miller's Crossing the other day as I had hitherto thought that it was one of Mrs Bored's favourite films but she insisted she had actually never seen it. As it turned out, she hated it. As is often the case with watching previously loved films with Mrs B, I seem to view them anew with her critical eyes and see the flaws. This happened with Blade Runner and Miller's Crossing. As with the former, I still like the latter but can see what people, certainly Mrs B, don't like about it.
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Originally posted by Bordeaux Education View PostAs is often the case with watching previously loved films with Mrs B, I seem to view them anew with her critical eyes and see the flaws. This happened with Blade Runner and Miller's Crossing. As with the former, I still like the latter but can see what people, certainly Mrs B, don't like about it.
I really didn't like the sequel but mainly for one scene that just seemed unnecessary.
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