tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post7853601353011369418..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Viewing recap OctoberChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-32853497959700012522014-12-03T06:13:14.443-08:002014-12-03T06:13:14.443-08:00@Josh: Winslet and Brolin did good work in Labor D...@Josh: Winslet and Brolin did good work in Labor Day, it wasn’t a perfect film, but still managed to captivate me.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-18854144375661002892014-12-02T18:48:40.423-08:002014-12-02T18:48:40.423-08:00You saw some great films that month. Dying to see ...You saw some great films that month. Dying to see Two Days, One Night, which I'm sure I'll love. :) I didn't hate Labor Day, but I was a bit underwhelmed by it. I liked Winslet's and Brolin's performances, though, and I'd give it 6/10.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-28769022488823201552014-11-15T01:30:53.350-08:002014-11-15T01:30:53.350-08:00@Lights Camera Reaction: Gone Girl and Snowpiercer...@Lights Camera Reaction: Gone Girl and Snowpiercer are in my top 10 of the year, Two Days One Night could drop out once I see more films. Actually a majority in the comment thread liked Labor Day :)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-75466956839701081402014-11-14T04:36:48.289-08:002014-11-14T04:36:48.289-08:00Glad you liked Gone Girl, Two Days One Night and S...Glad you liked Gone Girl, Two Days One Night and Snowpiercer - I was a big fan of all three.<br />I think I'll be giving Labor Day a miss though haha.Lights Camera Reactionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645803803878024637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-82842348137939761002014-11-04T02:12:28.413-08:002014-11-04T02:12:28.413-08:00@Alex Withrow: Yeah, glad you too are on board for...@Alex Withrow: Yeah, glad you too are on board for Labor Day, it was better than I expected. <br />Men Women and Children I might watch for a sense of completion, but I’m not in any hurry to see that.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-7736242593807337042014-11-04T02:12:08.833-08:002014-11-04T02:12:08.833-08:00@TheVern: Thanks, I too liked Snowpiercer, there i...@TheVern: Thanks, I too liked Snowpiercer, there is a scene where Chris Evans character reveals his inner thoughts, but for the most part I felt the film was kind of like Tintin(the journey and surroundings are more fascinating than the hero) <br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-78830058440762358842014-11-03T11:25:27.473-08:002014-11-03T11:25:27.473-08:00I liked Labor Day as well. I knew most people and ...I liked Labor Day as well. I knew most people and critics would hate it, but I respected Reitman for trying something so outside of the films he had already made. Men, Women and Children, on the other hand. Wow... that one did not work for me at all.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-72593338156029546502014-11-03T07:06:47.037-08:002014-11-03T07:06:47.037-08:00Very cool list of movies Chris. I'm glad you ...Very cool list of movies Chris. I'm glad you liked Snowpeircer but I didn't think the characterization was too weak. We get just enough information on the characters to make their journey interesting. I agree Gone Girl is something that should be seen twiceTheVernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00712756384665520547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-10791094805846850272014-11-03T00:16:39.181-08:002014-11-03T00:16:39.181-08:00@Ruth: Brendan Gleeson gives a great performance i...@Ruth: Brendan Gleeson gives a great performance in Calvary, the film has tough subject matter like you say. <br />At the moment Gone Girl and Snowpiercer are in my top 10 of 2014, glad you like them too!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-53899497671993579922014-11-02T17:20:40.306-08:002014-11-02T17:20:40.306-08:00Glad you love Gone Girl and Snowpiercer too, Chris...Glad you love Gone Girl and Snowpiercer too, Chris. Oh man, I really want to see Calvary, such a tough subject matter but I generally love Brendan Gleeson's work.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-79538738987112300182014-11-02T12:05:59.325-08:002014-11-02T12:05:59.325-08:00@Sati: Hope you enjoy Snowpiercer! Calvary is pr...@Sati: Hope you enjoy Snowpiercer! Calvary is probably not for everyone. <br /><br />Yeah, Gone Girl (SPOILERS AHEAD) didn't take the coward's way out. Amy is determined and not just letting life pass her by.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-43333869759484695692014-11-02T07:21:55.779-08:002014-11-02T07:21:55.779-08:00I wouldn't say only every woman who was wronge...I wouldn't say only every woman who was wronged would find Amy empowering, I'd say a character like that with the movie not taking the coward's way out like Fatal Attraction did is empowering for every woman.<br /><br />But of course in the world we live in every woman is wronged by society so there is that.<br /><br />I hated Calvary but i have high hopes for Snowpiercer.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-24065316848763764532014-11-01T10:03:17.177-07:002014-11-01T10:03:17.177-07:00@Cristi B: Thanks, glad you got liked what I had t...@Cristi B: Thanks, glad you got liked what I had to say about Gone Girl.<br /><br />Many disliked Labor Day, so I’m in the minority<br /><br />If you know very little about Salinger, the documentary is worth seeing. If you already have knowledge of his life from wikipedia, it probably isn’t worth the time.<br /><br />I’ve seen Nightcrawler and loved it. I posted my monthly viewing before I saw it though<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-28558051988196628612014-11-01T03:42:53.652-07:002014-11-01T03:42:53.652-07:00I like your theories about Gone Girl. Very interes...I like your theories about Gone Girl. Very interesting.<br />I respect your opinion on Labor Day but I can say I agree.<br />Glad you liked Snowpiercer. You chose a great and representing quote for the film.<br />Interesting stuff about Salinger. I know people hate this doc. Maybe I will give it a try someday.<br />Have a great month! Looking forward on your thoughts on Nightcrawler. Heard it's amazing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-77754924433542481042014-10-31T06:32:56.619-07:002014-10-31T06:32:56.619-07:00@Andina: Labor Day is quite different to Jason Rei...@Andina: Labor Day is quite different to Jason Reitman’s other work, glad you enjoyed it too! Look forward to your thoughts on Gone GirlChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-78433272595134885022014-10-31T06:32:24.402-07:002014-10-31T06:32:24.402-07:00@thevoid99: Labor Day is not as terrible as certai...@thevoid99: Labor Day is not as terrible as certain critics claim it to be. I agree it’s good and kind of underrated. Don’t know if holds up to multiple viewings thoughChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-62798531501778534512014-10-31T06:31:55.813-07:002014-10-31T06:31:55.813-07:00@Jaina: Evans was convincing in Snowpiercer, I jus...@Jaina: Evans was convincing in Snowpiercer, I just wish the characters could have been developed a bit more, but still among the best of the year for me. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-90036022185651069212014-10-31T06:30:22.465-07:002014-10-31T06:30:22.465-07:00@Chip Lary: My Night At Maud's feels overrated...@Chip Lary: My Night At Maud's feels overrated to me, I watched the key scenes twice and its not growing on me. <br />A Night at the Opera could be my favorite Marx Br comedy as well. However I still have two of their most popular films to see, A Day at the Races (1937) & Animal Crackers (1930)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-49022716302025008652014-10-30T21:18:37.679-07:002014-10-30T21:18:37.679-07:00Whoa so you enjoyed Labor Day. I love the drama an...Whoa so you enjoyed Labor Day. I love the drama and romance, but just didn't expected it from Reitman. Definitely want to see what the fuss about Gone Girl, and always want to see Cotillard's new performance.Andinahttp://www.inspired-ground.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55089483808032078382014-10-30T16:47:41.329-07:002014-10-30T16:47:41.329-07:00I also kinda liked Labor Day though I do think it&...I also kinda liked <i>Labor Day</i> though I do think it's Jason Reitman's weakest film so far (haven't seen his newest one and probably won't). Mostly for the performances of Josh Brolin and Kate Winslet.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-76540987385551878712014-10-30T12:44:42.734-07:002014-10-30T12:44:42.734-07:00Great that Snowpiercer is still getting great revi...Great that Snowpiercer is still getting great reviews from all around. One of my favourite films I've seen this year. It's just so damn entertaining. And it feels so original, compared to a lot of films of the same genre that have come out this year. Chris Evans does a cracking job in it too.Jainahttp://time-wellspent.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-71851502421875781732014-10-30T10:45:56.080-07:002014-10-30T10:45:56.080-07:00I've only seen My Night At Maud's, which d...I've only seen My Night At Maud's, which didn't do much for me, and coincidentally A Night at the Opera, which I thought was probably my favorite Marx Brothers movie.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.com