tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.comments2024-03-08T11:33:40.816-06:00The Signal WatchThe Leaguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comBlogger6104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-87317899241117749972024-03-08T11:33:40.816-06:002024-03-08T11:33:40.816-06:00It's a fascinating bit of character in a munda...It's a fascinating bit of character in a mundanely vile act and says more than a speech or combative scene could. And I think Kingsley and Glazer get the credit they do because of this part of the film. The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-34328891876097257042024-03-08T11:25:27.232-06:002024-03-08T11:25:27.232-06:00Oops, that was me leaving that comment!Oops, that was me leaving that comment!Maxonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-73500536324809686972024-03-08T11:24:22.340-06:002024-03-08T11:24:22.340-06:00Personally, but think any writer, producer, etc., ...Personally, but think any writer, producer, etc., who approaches Superman as a character to “fix” is already heading in the wrong direction. You’re right that people picked up the idea that being good is lame and boring, which would make Superman as lame and boring as you could get. But again, that’s missing the point. Being an asshole, being mean and selfish and “edgy” is easy. Being a decent person is HARD. It’s a constant struggle, in small and big ways, and I can only imagine how much more exhausting it would be if I also had the ability to flick someone’s head off. But Superman DOESN’T. And he doesn’t want to. That’s what makes him interesting. He has this incredible privilege and he uses it in service to others. If someone can’t understand that, or thinks that’s somehow naive, they should really take a long look in the mirror.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-15632911484988509972024-03-08T11:18:48.491-06:002024-03-08T11:18:48.491-06:00I watched this movie years and years ago, and that...I watched this movie years and years ago, and that scene where Don pisses all over the bathroom floor still sticks with me. It disturbed me deeply.RHPThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617999946778955502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-24097604859643666862024-03-07T18:58:12.874-06:002024-03-07T18:58:12.874-06:00"Oh, then I will check that out!""Oh, then I will check that out!"Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334865373173505274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-89614989499347224792024-02-24T11:41:28.239-06:002024-02-24T11:41:28.239-06:00sometimes the commentary extends beyond the frame ...sometimes the commentary extends beyond the frame of the filmThe Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-67964758284706318952024-02-24T11:30:34.378-06:002024-02-24T11:30:34.378-06:00Please redirect us to the timeline via quantum ent...Please redirect us to the timeline via quantum entanglement where my screen has not been hit by a volley of Earl Grey occasioned by:<br /><br />> ...for the worse in the post-war McCarthy-era we're in such a rush to return to.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068217923979593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-63884564757225187772024-02-22T06:41:52.350-06:002024-02-22T06:41:52.350-06:00Firstly, thank you for firing my SnorgTee-related ...Firstly, thank you for firing my SnorgTee-related braincells. But, yes, it does feel we're on the way to that point in the cycle where nostalgia will kick in. I did find it interesting this one made its way to the Criterion Channel, which speaks to something.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-52687593359551115632024-02-22T05:22:00.185-06:002024-02-22T05:22:00.185-06:00I'm completely convinced. I've been thinki...I'm completely convinced. I've been thinking that with the looming Amy Winehouse biopic, a lot of the culture and trappings of early 00's (LoM the Blog Mark 1-era) are going to be held up for veneration (Alice the SnorgTees girl!) and opprobrium (What hath Perez Hilton; worse Mark Burnett, wrought?). Going to cue this up and LYK.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068217923979593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-33990152881525034152024-02-15T21:43:15.866-06:002024-02-15T21:43:15.866-06:00i'll be queuing up for that ridiculous blu-ray...i'll be queuing up for that ridiculous blu-ray edition as well for sure. i saw it twice in theaters and even on the second time when the crowd had a few noisy teenagers at the start, by the time we got to the really silent part the whole audience was intently silent as well. good job, teens. you did itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-32841106439815981162024-02-09T09:11:21.203-06:002024-02-09T09:11:21.203-06:00I think both are well crafted and show some truths...I think both are well crafted and show some truths, with the tonal difference of "journalistic, from the streets" and "here's a parable told with modern trappings". YMMV.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-65619648903186838382024-02-09T03:47:42.834-06:002024-02-09T03:47:42.834-06:00Really compelling summation. Thanks for the tip. A...Really compelling summation. Thanks for the tip. About 60% of the way through I knew it was something special b/c you were talking about *it* (versus memories, industry inside, etc.) with a lot of focus and a lot of ink yet to spill. Sounds very well wrought, almost recalling "The Wire."Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068217923979593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-60723155917509417232024-02-04T07:57:44.478-06:002024-02-04T07:57:44.478-06:00I’m so excited to see this when it hits streaming....I’m so excited to see this when it hits streaming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-18441436826032777682024-02-02T22:18:35.566-06:002024-02-02T22:18:35.566-06:00hey Gene! I'm so glad to hear about your good...hey Gene! I'm so glad to hear about your good experience. It's great to get confirmation he lived up to he seemed to be.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-29045931029327639862024-02-02T18:39:03.289-06:002024-02-02T18:39:03.289-06:00I met and worked with him on the show Chicago Just...I met and worked with him on the show Chicago Justice. He was one of the good ones, encouraging to and appreciative of everyone. Always positive.Genenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-67545543937752284322024-02-02T15:15:30.409-06:002024-02-02T15:15:30.409-06:00Sounds good, I'll make up the guest room.Sounds good, I'll make up the guest room.Simon MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749383583517044214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-11166379489454476152024-02-02T15:09:15.010-06:002024-02-02T15:09:15.010-06:00I'm coming to Canada to sit behind you and rif...I'm coming to Canada to sit behind you and riff while you try to watchThe Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-18767534409339384362024-02-02T14:53:43.143-06:002024-02-02T14:53:43.143-06:00Regardless of the yahoos behind us I was able to s...Regardless of the yahoos behind us I was able to shut them out for the most part so I still had a great time at the movies. I eagerly await it showing up on one of the 42 streaming services I seem to be subscribing to.Simon MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749383583517044214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-57857402394179222412024-02-01T21:58:06.365-06:002024-02-01T21:58:06.365-06:00One of the fascinating but weird things about some...One of the fascinating but weird things about something like Godzilla is that people walk in with certain expectations, and will not be phased or changed by what's actually unspooling in front of them. It's unconscionable to riff in a theater with other people. Anyway, I'm sorry that was the experience. <br /><br />But I am glad you got to see it on the big screen! Word is that it's due for digital release in the coming weeks, which is why they're pulling it from cinemas - it was never expected to run this long. We just got back from seeing one of the last shows in town ourselves! So I managed to catch this version.The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-28358762879461875022024-02-01T20:27:24.517-06:002024-02-01T20:27:24.517-06:00That was a hell of a movie. I saw the black and wh...That was a hell of a movie. I saw the black and white cut last night and it really helped to ground the movie in a post World War II setting. You could forget that it wasn't some sort of found footage documentary.<br /><br />I was really impressed by the acting and storyline. I too admit to getting a bit choked up during parts of the movie where folks were earnestly risking their lives so others could have a chance at having a future.<br /><br />Sadly, the three dum dums who apparently were there to do their own version of Mystery Science Theater 3000 didn't see it the same way. They were cracking jokes and laughing at parts of the movie that did not warrant that type of abuse.<br /><br />Then on the other hand the folks next to me were visibly crying at the end of the movie so it wasn't an all bad crowd.<br /><br />I'm really looking forward to seeing the color version next. Simon MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749383583517044214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-47166782322142745812024-02-01T20:12:30.327-06:002024-02-01T20:12:30.327-06:00You lucky dog!You lucky dog!Simon MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14749383583517044214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-11308056783315043542024-01-25T15:35:11.501-06:002024-01-25T15:35:11.501-06:00I did not expect a hip-hop musical, but appreciate...I did not expect a hip-hop musical, but appreciate this is where we landed!The Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436027714538480582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-64390039574390247662024-01-25T05:34:09.187-06:002024-01-25T05:34:09.187-06:00I am fully prepared to stan for "Super Suit.&...I am fully prepared to stan for "Super Suit." Can you imagine the Lonely Island theme song alone?<br /><br />Super Suit knows there ain't nothing to it<br />industrial complex like Dad used to to do<br />de-fense com-plex,<br /> ARC(tm) flex,<br /> terr'rist<br /> re-jects<br />please....go back to ya cave(, bitch).<br />Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068217923979593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-15270409716935993462024-01-24T15:06:49.257-06:002024-01-24T15:06:49.257-06:00I was going to try to get to Shiva Baby ASAP. It ...I was going to try to get to Shiva Baby ASAP. It sounds amazing. <br /><br />Yeah! Kaia Gerber was really, really good in this. It was hard to single anyone out in a cast that were all nailing it, but that was the most self-aware role, and she slam-dunked itThe Leaguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836241071795980225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294499213897153104.post-54230930889665607052024-01-24T14:54:18.339-06:002024-01-24T14:54:18.339-06:00We definitely thought this was a winner as well, b...We definitely thought this was a winner as well, but very different than what I expected. I saw "Shiva Baby" which masterfuly keeps turning up the pressure cooker while we await the explosion that we _just know_ is coming.<br /><br />Also, hats off to Kaia Gerber starting to show that she's not going to be content to be the hot girl. Her laconic, syrupy delivery of arguably the most ambitious character in the whole show is a really nice counter to the two leads.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068217923979593122noreply@blogger.com