tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post4107785104806777111..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: Just Entertain Me, Please...Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-55512349421492318542011-03-28T22:28:31.841-07:002011-03-28T22:28:31.841-07:00I did not like Social Network, either. I fell asle...I did not like Social Network, either. I fell asleep while watching it! And will not see The Fighter. I hate boxing and try not to watch it, ever.Carol E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02741550863747328734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-85216904301309616802011-03-24T10:08:41.595-07:002011-03-24T10:08:41.595-07:00Also hate the 'personal ablutions' in movi...Also hate the 'personal ablutions' in movies, crude and unnecessary. Loved 'The Fighter', 'The Social Network', The King's Speech'. - All very different. I can't stand boxing, but went to the film because I heard it was more about a disfunctional family and a true story to boot. Christian Bale was absolutely amazing! Well deserved his Oscar. Haven't see 'Winter's Bone' yet. Believe it to be excellent.fiftyoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372578925298011630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-21186391683729804182011-03-23T17:28:55.776-07:002011-03-23T17:28:55.776-07:00Winter's Bone was great and I loved the Social...Winter's Bone was great and I loved the Social Network, but hated the music.<br /><br />The demographic for movies has changed since the golden era of Hollywood. Teenagers did not have the spending money they do today - hence, movies are mainly made for teenagers now.Wolynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428782184898610640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-1664071633807955742011-03-23T09:47:16.557-07:002011-03-23T09:47:16.557-07:00Hehe, I really dislike being grossed out by films ...Hehe, I really dislike being grossed out by films too, Jo. I might have a slightly higher tolerance...but I hate boxing as a sport, so I have a feeling The Fighter will be automatically lost on me. <br /><br />I did like the Social Network though and here is why: Throughout the world now, Facebook plays a huge role. It's not my cup of tea, but as a for instance, people looking for news of loved ones in Japan found status updates on FB and Twitter. <br /><br />Social Media has gone a long, long way towards shaping our geopolitical atmosphere too.<br /><br />And The Social Network depicts the twerp that changed the world. Can you even believe that a guy that socially crippled, that completely lacking in empathy or anything resembling charisma is the same dude that touched the lives of literally millions, soon-to-be billions and changed them? <br /><br />Yes, I know, fictional depiction...but not all the fictionalized when it comes to the personality of the founder of Facebook. <br /><br />Jo, that's the guy that changed the world. Who the heck would have thought that?!? Amazing, slightly terrifying and oddly hopeful because it seems that things can indeed happen against great odds!Land of shimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671954452597068904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-26341798162054001322011-03-22T08:13:32.353-07:002011-03-22T08:13:32.353-07:00Isn't it regretful that we don't have movi...Isn't it regretful that we don't have movies the calibre of the ones from the past?CHummelKornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862056292807754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-86751858729595268512011-03-21T23:33:32.011-07:002011-03-21T23:33:32.011-07:00I haven't seen either one, but I share your av...I haven't seen either one, but I share your aversion to vomiting and pissing scenes.<br /><br />Clint Eastwood's "Million Dollar Baby" with Hilary Swank was a good fight movie. I liked the first "Rocky" but once they start replicating, all I can see is greed.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-22101520104498078792011-03-21T22:56:52.086-07:002011-03-21T22:56:52.086-07:00I didn't think True Grit deserved the accolad...I didn't think True Grit deserved the accolades it got either . To me there were strong scens allpegged out like laundry on the line but no cohesion.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754634058460651799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-84836642756277402682011-03-21T19:26:54.347-07:002011-03-21T19:26:54.347-07:00I've seen all three, and I thought Winter'...I've seen all three, and I thought Winter's Bone was by far the best of the three, but I enjoyed both The Fighter and The Social Network, although all three were as different as movies can be. I thought the performances in The Fighter made it worth seeing.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-29888141398576227462011-03-21T18:49:33.250-07:002011-03-21T18:49:33.250-07:00I haven't seen the Fighter - my Dad and brothe...I haven't seen the Fighter - my Dad and brother were boxers and it was never my thing. I saw the Social Network - did nothing for me. Give me an old B&W movie and I am happy. Turner Classics is the only movie channel I have.Doll Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349066923019163470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-50584364921225753782011-03-21T18:14:53.030-07:002011-03-21T18:14:53.030-07:00Amen, amen, and amen!
A good story is hard to co...Amen, amen, and amen! <br /><br />A good story is hard to come by these days, which is why I tend to love indie films or anything directed by Clint Eastwood. <br /><br />Kim and I were getting ready to watch "A Perfect World" (an early classic directed by Eastwood), starring Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and Laura Dern. It's a beautiful movie with an innocence woven throughout a con man's arc. If you haven't seen it, check it out. "3:10 to Yuma" was another one I liked. Anything by Sofia Coppola (especially "Lost in Translation"). <br /><br />The thing that most screenwriters miss (or even a great many novelists) is characterization. You can have a great story, but if no one cares about the characters, they will walk out of the movie unsatisfied and not caring what happened in the end -- as you found out with your experiences. <br /><br />Great, thought-provoking post, Josie!<br /><br />DRiverPoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846730934649303857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-75873289268296069822011-03-21T17:40:44.973-07:002011-03-21T17:40:44.973-07:00You just made me rethink getting Fighter on Netfli...You just made me rethink getting Fighter on Netflix or at least change how soon I get it! LOL.@lyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726330575370005976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-18085171336616388052011-03-21T13:47:45.142-07:002011-03-21T13:47:45.142-07:00I saw The Social Network only because of the buzz ...I saw The Social Network only because of the buzz pre-Oscar. It was OK, but I didn't think it held a candle to The King's Speech. Haven't seen The Fighter, and I don't think I will. (BTW, I thought Million Dollar Baby was a good fight movie.) <br /><br />Have you seen Another Year? I've heard good things about it, as well as The Company Men. Both on my Netflix queue. <br /><br />Cheers!Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804044867665489009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-59213403913548147612011-03-21T12:31:39.517-07:002011-03-21T12:31:39.517-07:00I enjoyed the Social Network but didn't think ...I enjoyed the Social Network but didn't think it award worthy. Haven't seen The Fighter or The Kings Speech, but from what I've heard from you and other's online Jo, if I had to pick one...it would be The Kings Speech.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-42299987401145321642011-03-21T11:39:30.276-07:002011-03-21T11:39:30.276-07:00Well, I did see "The Fighter" and was me...Well, I did see "The Fighter" and was mesmerized. No, it wasn't "pretty," but I was enthralled by the characters. Have not seen the other one. I do agree with you, though, that they should ban all toilet and vomit scenes - really, how does that propel the plot along?Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-23479454746540265982011-03-21T11:32:10.273-07:002011-03-21T11:32:10.273-07:00Again, I have to agree with you Jo. I haven't ...Again, I have to agree with you Jo. I haven't seen either movie yet, but I am consistantly let down by movies lately. Unless I am watching TCM! The month of Feb had some amazing programming due to the Oscar's being that month. I had the pleasure of watching "The Bad Seed"(1956, I think)and I think it had some of the best acting, storytelling and suspence I have seen in years. I even rented in on Netflix so my hubby could watch it. Have you seen it?Jennifer Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15194865772198170276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-21618082695788370822011-03-21T11:18:49.204-07:002011-03-21T11:18:49.204-07:00I have not seen either movie so, of course, I have...I have not seen either movie so, of course, I have strong opinions about both! Heh!<br /><br />Okay. Perhaps it is best I do not comment about the movies other than to say I enjoy movies that are fun to watch, make me feel good and allow me to escape into another world for a few minutes. <br /><br />Regarding your post from yesterday about people who are not pleasant to be around, just remember you have to be your own person. If someone does not accept you for who you are, that is their loss.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-43190301320590180242011-03-21T11:02:55.573-07:002011-03-21T11:02:55.573-07:00Sounds a tall order Jo - lol!Sounds a tall order Jo - lol!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.com