tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post5706300203293959047..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: 2016 blind spot choices Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-57288570927758003122016-04-27T08:52:25.067-07:002016-04-27T08:52:25.067-07:00@Josh: I’ve seen about half of the blind spots. Th...@Josh: I’ve seen about half of the blind spots. The story in Streets of Fire (1984) disappointed me, what kept me watching was the soundtrack. <br />The Killer (1989) and 9½ Weeks (1986) I recommend and I reviewed them on letterboxd. I’ll get to the remaining blind spots sooner or later. Have fun with your own Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-48448003288541452122016-03-17T04:08:16.975-07:002016-03-17T04:08:16.975-07:00I need to see a few of these myself. I've alwa...I need to see a few of these myself. I've always wanted to see Streets of Fire, for instance. Hope you still watch these, even if you don't post on the rest here.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-11730422536923969372015-12-04T02:16:26.882-08:002015-12-04T02:16:26.882-08:00@Jaina: Not sure these will all turn out to be gre...@Jaina: Not sure these will all turn out to be great, although I like most of the directors. I took a gamble on several of the picks, because of my ulterior motive of wanting to listen to the 80s soundtracks! Thanks for backing me up anyway :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-12012261751288162632015-12-04T02:15:15.798-08:002015-12-04T02:15:15.798-08:00@Wendell: These films were made 30-35 years ago, s...@Wendell: These films were made 30-35 years ago, so I too am curious if they are dated or still have value. Hopefully the latter.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-8876741904280791042015-12-03T07:49:29.758-08:002015-12-03T07:49:29.758-08:00As I was scrolling down your list, saying "no...As I was scrolling down your list, saying "nope" in my head, I was relieved to see one film at the end I had seen! Ha. Aside from Sid & Nancy, 9 and a half weeks and Weird Science, I've not even heard of the other films. So therefore, must be a great blindspot selection ;)Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-73573140493792814882015-12-03T06:51:52.600-08:002015-12-03T06:51:52.600-08:00I've seen a few of these, myself. I'm curi...I've seen a few of these, myself. I'm curious to see your thoughts on 9 1/2 Weeks. Even more curious to see if Weird Science and Bill & Ted have aged well.Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-48922445089876786712015-12-03T00:54:48.355-08:002015-12-03T00:54:48.355-08:00@Rebecca: Coal Miner’s Daughter was picked mainly ...@Rebecca: Coal Miner’s Daughter was picked mainly because of the soundtrack, I’m sure has other things to offer as well. Not familiar with Loretta Lynn, watching the film should help me out with getting to know her!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-5028182500207855722015-12-02T08:30:29.332-08:002015-12-02T08:30:29.332-08:00The only one from this list I've seen is the C...The only one from this list I've seen is the Coal Miner's Daughter, I loved it because I'm a Loretta Lynn fan but I hope it has some appeal to everyone else, it's really underrated!Rebecca Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14442723521295382425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-57528784533722909722015-12-01T07:41:45.384-08:002015-12-01T07:41:45.384-08:00@Big Screens Small Words: I enjoyed John Woo’s Har...@Big Screens Small Words: I enjoyed John Woo’s Hard-Boiled (1992), so hope The Killer is of the same quality. I think I read Woo was in his prime then. Not sure if I’ll write reviews for the blind spots, maybe a mini-review in my monthly recaps!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-70785660212229461502015-12-01T07:40:25.285-08:002015-12-01T07:40:25.285-08:00@Alex Withrow: Thanks, these films have been on m...@Alex Withrow: Thanks, these films have been on my watchlist for a while. I’m practically living in the 80s at the moment :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-90744541340976944292015-12-01T07:40:05.953-08:002015-12-01T07:40:05.953-08:00@Nostra: The blind spot assignments can get away f...@Nostra: The blind spot assignments can get away from you, so many things to do, so little time. Don’t stress about it, only movies :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-53216651182360990732015-12-01T05:57:41.437-08:002015-12-01T05:57:41.437-08:00I haven't seen anything from your list, but I&...I haven't seen anything from your list, but I've been meaning to watch Sid & Nancy and The Killer. Looking forward to reading your thoughts about it!Big Screen Small Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047376725272000920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-80284623408641283532015-11-30T12:04:25.457-08:002015-11-30T12:04:25.457-08:00Some nice picks here. I really enjoy Mishima, 9 1/...Some nice picks here. I really enjoy Mishima, 9 1/2 Weeks and To Live and Die in LA. Hope you dig them!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-90607586935997444272015-11-29T23:17:33.911-08:002015-11-29T23:17:33.911-08:00Wow, that's a lot of movies I have not seen. O...Wow, that's a lot of movies I have not seen. Only saw The Killer, Weird Science and Bill and Ted. <br /><br />Reminds me that this year my own Blindspot series hasn't gone very well. Still have not watched all of them and a couple I have seen I have not reviewed. I might be able to do it still if I watch the rest of them next month.Nostrahttp://www.myfilmviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-51576869438808750402015-11-29T23:02:36.427-08:002015-11-29T23:02:36.427-08:00@thevoidd99: I look forward to watching these. Gla...@thevoidd99: I look forward to watching these. Glad you can recommend the films you’ve seen from the list. In terms of the soundtracks, a chance to discover 80s music I missed.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-53965518254838860302015-11-29T11:51:38.911-08:002015-11-29T11:51:38.911-08:00Wow, with the exception of Coal Miner's Daught...Wow, with the exception of <i>Coal Miner's Daughter</i>, <i>Betty Blue</i>, <i>Mishima</i>, and <i>The Killer</i> (as the last of which is one of Blind Spots) as I've never seen these films. The rest I can totally recommend. Especially <i>One from the Heart</i> as it is a flawed film that might be construed as style over substance but it is a fun film to watch. Especially for its photography, art direction, and music. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.com