tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post3842031431042566352..comments2024-03-12T10:45:12.762-07:00Comments on moviesandsongs365: Films of the month: February 2017Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-55891692463528078782017-03-21T08:07:50.619-07:002017-03-21T08:07:50.619-07:00@Cindy: Yes, monthly posts are a good way to keep ...@Cindy: Yes, monthly posts are a good way to keep track. I know I say in my banner I share recommendations, but I do like to give my readers a look at every film I watched, and sometimes blog discussions arise from films I didn’t connect with. I understand that you want to prioritize for time reasons though. Glad we agree on the ratings for these.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-42385869483750294902017-03-21T07:56:16.867-07:002017-03-21T07:56:16.867-07:00@Katy Rochelle: Thank you and sorry for the belate...@Katy Rochelle: Thank you and sorry for the belated reply, I've been unwell the past week. <br />I agree Lemonade can reveal new shades visually/in the voice-over on each rewatch. Her album is now in my top 10 of the year (earlier listed as top 20)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-38142398989066493632017-03-16T08:59:50.584-07:002017-03-16T08:59:50.584-07:00I like to my monthly round up in the same fashion ...I like to my monthly round up in the same fashion as yours, but I keep to what I liked and leave out what's bad or mediocre. I simply have too little time! But your selections are a nice mix of old and new and I agree with ratings for them. <br /><br />https://cindybruchman.com/2017/02/02/are-you-not-entertained-7/Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03864732664826730311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-87857034649038073002017-03-12T15:03:52.092-07:002017-03-12T15:03:52.092-07:00Nice reviews! I loved Moonlight too, and felt the ...Nice reviews! I loved Moonlight too, and felt the same way about La La Land. It was a nice movie, but it didn't quite capture the theatricality or uplifting nature of classic Hollywood. Lemonade is worth a 10000 re-watches and there's something different/new to pick up every time.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00287429151542133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-35003721621357466472017-03-07T15:22:08.383-08:002017-03-07T15:22:08.383-08:00@Ruth: I agree there’s subtlety in the performance...@Ruth: I agree there’s subtlety in the performances and he isn’t just a stereotype. There is as you say heartfelt emotion, just I think the storytelling does have a tad manipulative method of making us feel pity for Chiron. I’m ok with that, as it isn’t done in a massively obvious way. <br />I like your interpretation that Moonlight is about masculinity. I found an article in which eight black artists, writers and speakers dissect Barry Jenkins' film: http://www.cbc.ca/arts/masculinity-and-moonlight-eight-black-men-dissect-barry-jenkins-momentous-film-1.3836460<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-69661019287750056632017-03-07T10:55:10.662-08:002017-03-07T10:55:10.662-08:00Glad you love Moonlight more than La La Land! I wa...Glad you love Moonlight more than La La Land! I was definitely championing for it to win, so glad that it did, despite the snafu! <br /><br />"You might argue the film is too manipulative in encouraging us to feel pity for Chiron." I actually thought that the film was not manipulative, and that's why I admire it. It also wasn't just about a gay kid, it's an intriguing, heartfelt journey about a boy growing up to be a man, it's more about masculinity than homosexuality I think. In any case, it's a masterpiece.<br /><br />It’s a Wonderful Life is indeed wonderful!!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313168799746450979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-13587926140889609162017-03-06T09:26:15.339-08:002017-03-06T09:26:15.339-08:00@Alyson: Moonlight you ought to see. While it does...@Alyson: Moonlight you ought to see. While it does deal with univeral themes, I should warn you it is VERY American. <br /><br />Yes, A Wonderful Life is...wonderful!<br /><br />I’ve edited the name as requested<br />Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-28132556566618331712017-03-06T08:58:35.706-08:002017-03-06T08:58:35.706-08:00Great mix this - Still have to see Moonlight but w...Great mix this - Still have to see Moonlight but will do soon. As for It's A Wonderful Life that is certainly a 10/10.<br /><br />Little favour - I have dropped the Alfie from my site title and see you have been kind enough to add me to your "Blogs I Follow" page. If you could do a little edit that would be great. Bit of a pain when you really want to change your site identity after a year - too late really!Alysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671033552961486737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-23727354413098922312017-03-06T07:52:56.016-08:002017-03-06T07:52:56.016-08:00Eric @ TWS: Delicatessen is a fun, quirky movie I ...Eric @ TWS: Delicatessen is a fun, quirky movie I could rewatch as well. Not many films are both sweet and macabre!<br />Agree La La Land is overrated. I think Gosling and Michelle Williams have better chemistry in Blue Valentine. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-91850089119915471762017-03-05T11:15:42.928-08:002017-03-05T11:15:42.928-08:00Ohhh Delicatessen... love that movie. I'm due ...Ohhh Delicatessen... love that movie. I'm due for a rewatch.<br /><br />I liked La La Land well enough, but I'm with you on it being overrated. I was quite pleased to see Moonlight win Best Picture instead.Eric @ TWSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-37159781606125814002017-03-04T14:53:59.497-08:002017-03-04T14:53:59.497-08:00@Courtney: haha, I’m glad I reminded you of your o...@Courtney: haha, I’m glad I reminded you of your own quote, which was an interesting take on the story. I have a feeling Moonlight could hold up to repeat viewings. I’m curious to check out his first feature Medicine for Melancholy which I may have watched long ago yet have no memory of. La La Land I’m only interested in revisiting the soundtrack, the story as you say was not THAT great.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-84315749762306120752017-03-04T14:52:33.238-08:002017-03-04T14:52:33.238-08:00@Allie: A Wonderful Life is very Christmassy and r...@Allie: A Wonderful Life is very Christmassy and rewatchable, one of the best. I love it. Puts you in a good mood!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-2139137596333507392017-03-04T14:51:31.433-08:002017-03-04T14:51:31.433-08:00@SJHoneywell: I’ll look out for your review@SJHoneywell: I’ll look out for your reviewChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-44370517737516939612017-03-03T09:30:17.667-08:002017-03-03T09:30:17.667-08:00Thanks for quoting me on Moonlight...I had to read...Thanks for quoting me on Moonlight...I had to read that twice, because I didn't remember writing that haha. I surprisingly only saw Moonlight once, and it was back in October at the NOLA Film Festival. I've got the screener sitting on my desk at home. I need to revisit it. <br /><br />I also want to revisit La La Land. My boyfriend, also a cinephile, hasn't seen it, and wants to see what the hype was about. I know we both agree it was good, but certainly not great. Not Chicago-musical status. Courtney Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10046398591263571576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-65019345298981907332017-03-03T07:01:46.180-08:002017-03-03T07:01:46.180-08:00I watched It's a Wonderful Life for the first ...I watched It's a Wonderful Life for the first time last December when my local cinema did a one-off screening. Admittedly I was dreading it a little, because I've seen so few black and white movies, but it was such an amazing experience! I think it'll turn into a yearly thing for me now :)Often Off Topichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683076467959831961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-73045794281775566252017-03-03T07:01:18.094-08:002017-03-03T07:01:18.094-08:00Haven't seen it yet, but it Cemetery Man is on...Haven't seen it yet, but it Cemetery Man is on one of my horror lists, so I expect to get to it by the end of the year. Thanks for the recommendation--I was already looking forward to it but now I think I'll move it up in the queue.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-37093532012721484492017-03-03T02:34:28.847-08:002017-03-03T02:34:28.847-08:00@Wendell: I haven’t seen the 2005 movie, maybe I w...@Wendell: I haven’t seen the 2005 movie, maybe I will. Although I feel it’s a pity to abbreviate Douglas Adams’ story into a 109 min film, I think something is lost then. Hopefully you can find the 3h BBC tv-series in the US. I borrowed it from the library on dvd.<br /><br />Will look out for your thoughts on Moonlight and La La Land Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-74917510934364835852017-03-03T02:32:07.997-08:002017-03-03T02:32:07.997-08:00@thepunktheroy: Will keep an eye out for your Hitc...@thepunktheroy: Will keep an eye out for your Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy review. You should do a book/screen comparison! Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-18688516318462224442017-03-03T02:30:47.606-08:002017-03-03T02:30:47.606-08:00@Sati: I prefer Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in oth...@Sati: I prefer Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in other roles. I agree the chemistry was lacking in LLL and I just didn’t care much. I watched New York, New York(reviewed here) which is similar and de Niro and Minnelli are easier to connect with on an emotional level. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-43964991639611408852017-03-03T02:29:49.450-08:002017-03-03T02:29:49.450-08:00@SJHoneywell: I noticed your 5/5 rating for Delica...@SJHoneywell: I noticed your 5/5 rating for Delicatessen and read your review. A very unique, visually driven film, almost cartoonish. Yes, many fun details, and yes, a reversal of the creepy underground beings. Dominique Pinon is memorable and not often does a small actor play the male lead, which makes it stand out. <br />Have you seen horror/comedy Cemetery Man (1994)? Has a similar offbeat atmosphere, I recommend you check it out for your Wednesday horror marathon, the story is a little bonkers but never a dull moment. Italian director Michele Soavi is also known for StageFright (1987) which I liked as well. It’s a more conventional horror but very claustrophobic. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395044055566348346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-72565470442231266812017-03-02T15:26:55.576-08:002017-03-02T15:26:55.576-08:00I didn't see the mini-series, but I did see th...I didn't see the mini-series, but I did see the '05 movie for The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. I really enjoyed the quirkiness of it. It's pretty underrated, in my opinion. The show sounds like real fun. I can manage 6 episodes. <br /><br />Didn't read the first two reviews because I'm in the process of writing my own for Moonlight and I hope to watch LLL this weekend. I'll be back after both are done. Dellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634519605152190304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-67878676865626464522017-03-02T12:18:02.940-08:002017-03-02T12:18:02.940-08:00I really need to get started with Hitchhiker's...I really need to get started with Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy. It has been on my to-watch-list forever!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-15373235046428122082017-03-02T11:16:44.202-08:002017-03-02T11:16:44.202-08:00Yep LLL is overrated. It's so telling Stone an...Yep LLL is overrated. It's so telling Stone and Gosling didn't perform their songs at the Oscars - they cannot sing! It was especially noticeable when John Legend was singing in the movie because his song was actually good and very catchy. Also they had no romantic chemistry at alls.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619249406686227577.post-78747188742190619132017-03-02T11:09:12.649-08:002017-03-02T11:09:12.649-08:00I have seen only two of these films, sad to say. T...I have seen only two of these films, sad to say. There's not a great deal to say about It's a Wonderful Life that hasn't been said a couple of million times already, so I'll focus on the other one: Delicatessen.<br /><br />I. Love. Delicatessen. There's so much to see in it, so many little asides and weird jokes, so many comic moments that work for me completely. There are things that I don't really understand in it and I don't care at all because of how much of a joy that film is. It's the film that made me a Dominique Pinon fan. SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.com