tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post4638037280156585215..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Selections for 2015 Blind Spots SeriesChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-26703792137512258972015-01-08T03:08:09.965-08:002015-01-08T03:08:09.965-08:00@Ryan McNeil: Look forward to comparing notes on A...@Ryan McNeil: Look forward to comparing notes on ALL THAT JAZZ. Yes, many people praise the films I picked, so I’m hoping I feel the same way.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79577575734088257082015-01-07T06:14:12.900-08:002015-01-07T06:14:12.900-08:00We have one entry in common this year (ALL THAT JA...We have one entry in common this year (ALL THAT JAZZ), and you even have a pair selected that *remain* blindspots for me (RUBLEV & KILLING). As for what I've seen on your list, I can only say that you are in for one hell of a yearRyan McNeilhttp://www.thematinee.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-64145962473241600902015-01-07T06:12:38.432-08:002015-01-07T06:12:38.432-08:00Withrow! Get in on the Blindspotting in 2015, man!...Withrow! Get in on the Blindspotting in 2015, man!Ryan McNeilhttp://www.thematinee.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-47798006890491347962014-12-04T03:07:07.266-08:002014-12-04T03:07:07.266-08:00@Alex Withrow: Thanks, I look forward to Hoop Drea...@Alex Withrow: Thanks, I look forward to Hoop Dreams. I heard it’s entertaining even if you’re not a fan of basketballChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-41128393953141920472014-12-03T11:12:18.074-08:002014-12-03T11:12:18.074-08:00A great a diverse selection. Hoop Dreams is just t...A great a diverse selection. Hoop Dreams is just <i>that good</i>. I could really stand to watch it again actually.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79131791052132664812014-12-03T06:20:55.382-08:002014-12-03T06:20:55.382-08:00@Josh: Thanks!@Josh: Thanks!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-87954231049213447672014-12-02T19:11:01.538-08:002014-12-02T19:11:01.538-08:00Brilliant picks, Chris! Love the variety, which sh...Brilliant picks, Chris! Love the variety, which should make it an interesting viewing experience.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-21117178014741372962014-11-30T02:10:44.632-08:002014-11-30T02:10:44.632-08:00@Dan Heaton: I noticed Patton on your list, will b...@Dan Heaton: I noticed Patton on your list, will be interesting to compare notes. I can’t understand how I missed Mary Poppins all these years!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-34775211162085821292014-11-29T18:44:36.399-08:002014-11-29T18:44:36.399-08:00Nice list! I've seen eight of them, and Patton...Nice list! I've seen eight of them, and Patton is on my Blind Spot list for 2015. Mary Poppins has amazingly become my daughter's favorite movie, and I can see the appeal. All That Jazz is something to see, and Hoop Dreams is amazing. Dan Heatonhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-74187884785641909412014-11-29T00:07:32.204-08:002014-11-29T00:07:32.204-08:00Eric @The Warning Sign: Thank you! Many of these a...Eric @The Warning Sign: Thank you! Many of these are classics I overlooked and have been in my queue forever, so good to finally tick them offChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-13251389963494828142014-11-29T00:06:45.178-08:002014-11-29T00:06:45.178-08:00@the sound and the screen: Thanks! I tried to mix ...@the sound and the screen: Thanks! I tried to mix it up. Hopefully they live up to expectations for the most partChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-30615395906991850082014-11-28T17:16:29.930-08:002014-11-28T17:16:29.930-08:00Very cool list! Hoop Dreams, This Is Spinal Tap an...Very cool list! Hoop Dreams, This Is Spinal Tap and Nashville are all awesome. Still a few I need to see -- The Magnificent Ambersons and All That Jazz have been in my queue for a while now.Eric @ The Warning Signhttp://www.thewarningsign.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-30052028823003936722014-11-28T10:38:39.119-08:002014-11-28T10:38:39.119-08:00You selected some great films. Pretty diverse. I&#...You selected some great films. Pretty diverse. I've seen only two of them: All That Jazz and Mary Poppins. I liked them both quite a lot. <br />I have Nashville on my list as well. Heard so many good things about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-71477778118715267142014-11-28T09:46:25.768-08:002014-11-28T09:46:25.768-08:00@Wendell Ottley: Glad you enjoyed those films, hop...@Wendell Ottley: Glad you enjoyed those films, hopefully I’ll have something positive to say. I look forward to reviewing them next year!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-70169658051386200562014-11-28T09:46:03.064-08:002014-11-28T09:46:03.064-08:00@Andina: I’m not a kid so I don’t mind Snow White ...@Andina: I’m not a kid so I don’t mind Snow White is dark. I took a sneak peak at your letterboxd blind spot list. Nice choices, 4 of them are all-time favorites of mine.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-77869594123104397212014-11-28T06:05:16.907-08:002014-11-28T06:05:16.907-08:00I've seen exactly half of these, the first fiv...I've seen exactly half of these, the first five you have listed plus Mary Poppins. Hoop Dreams is probably my favorite of the bunch, though I enjoyed them all. Well, I'm not a huge fan of This is Spinal Tap, but I didn't hate it. Looking forward to these reviews.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-11312240450011284122014-11-28T03:40:06.153-08:002014-11-28T03:40:06.153-08:00I'm not too familiar with the films on your li...I'm not too familiar with the films on your list besides Mary Poppins, Snow White and Ten Commandments. I did watched Snow White when I was a kid, I wasn't too fond because it was a bit dark for me as a kid.<br /><br />I also have a list prepared, I'll post it soonAndinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-57621777729789950922014-11-28T00:03:26.705-08:002014-11-28T00:03:26.705-08:00@SJHoneywell: Thanks, I look forward to them. Hear...@SJHoneywell: Thanks, I look forward to them. Heard great things over the years about Hoop Dreams and Spinal Tap.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-81775452283519274612014-11-27T19:24:40.015-08:002014-11-27T19:24:40.015-08:00Some great movies here. I've seen 11 of these,...Some great movies here. I've seen 11 of these, and I can't imagine you won't love Spinal Tap and Hoop Dreams in particular.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-45410848981464821982014-11-27T13:30:42.247-08:002014-11-27T13:30:42.247-08:00@thevoid99: I didn’t realize there was a dir cut o...@thevoid99: I didn’t realize there was a dir cut of Chinese bookie, I’ll have to see if I can track down that version, which you say is superior.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79803000943959046902014-11-27T13:09:41.611-08:002014-11-27T13:09:41.611-08:00I've seen 10 of these films although I've ...I've seen 10 of these films although I've only seen the theatrical cut of <i>Killing of a Chinese Bookie</i> but not the director's cut which I heard is far more superior. Which version are you going to do or are you going to do both version.<br /><br /><i>Patton</i> I've only seen parts of while <i>A Face in the Crowd</i> is a film I haven't seen.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-27576613227142971252014-11-27T11:59:42.658-08:002014-11-27T11:59:42.658-08:00@Fisti: Glad you approve! I'm pretty excited t...@Fisti: Glad you approve! I'm pretty excited to see the 12 films. I copied Patton from Dan's blind spot list, having had it on my watchlist for ages.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-85620128485379501332014-11-27T11:15:02.411-08:002014-11-27T11:15:02.411-08:00GREAT choices, and so many of them are still blind...GREAT choices, and so many of them are still blind spots for me! I was thinking about going the 1940's route again, but maybe I'll copy some of these instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com