tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post1560634839716240654..comments2023-12-09T00:47:34.811-07:00Comments on Blog Cabins: Movie Commentary and Reviews Made Fun: Fletch's Favored Five: 2003 in FilmFletchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-49650309566426759182010-10-25T16:12:35.479-07:002010-10-25T16:12:35.479-07:00Oh, and while I'm at it, one more thumbs way u...Oh, and while I'm at it, one more thumbs way up for Shattered Glass. Great stuff.Derek Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750747272647975591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-103226969526047332010-10-25T16:04:20.421-07:002010-10-25T16:04:20.421-07:00I can't believe I am the 14th comment and the ...I can't believe I am the 14th comment and the first person to ask about the exclusion of Lost in Translation. (At least, I think I'm the first -- my dire urgency to write about Lost in Translation caused me to start skimming the comments to get to the end.)<br /><br />In fact, if it's an intentional exclusion, that really surprises me, because I find Code 46 (which I also love) to be kind of a science fiction version of Lost in Translation. In fact, I think if you threw Lost in Translation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Gattaca into a blender, you'd get Code 46. Hopefully that whets the appetite of the people in this comment thread who haven't yet seen Winterbottom's excellent film, which I actually included as an honorable mention in my top 25 films of the decade.Derek Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13750747272647975591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-65965459137054411752010-10-13T00:34:04.729-07:002010-10-13T00:34:04.729-07:00There's absolutely nothing wrong with admittin...There's absolutely nothing wrong with admitting to a man-crush on Peter Sarsgaard. :)<br /><br />My #1 would be RoTK, easily without question. But Kill Bill is right up there, along with The Last Samurai.Redhttp://www.anomalousmaterial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-83355607965414224812010-10-11T15:57:35.414-07:002010-10-11T15:57:35.414-07:00Fitz - indeed he did. Born to play the part, appa...Fitz - indeed he did. Born to play the part, apparently!<br /><br />Buffett - Ha, no doubt on the Always Sunny DeVito usage. <br /><br />To be fair, I clearly don't watch Big Fish as often as you, and certainly not through to the end. As with most movies, I'm sure I've seen the middle about 40 times and the beginning/end only 2 or 3. Cable!<br /><br />For the record, I think you'd like Shattered Glass and not really like Code 46 (unless maybe you were high, as there's some cool shit there). Though you like Tim Robbins, right? I dunno, I recommend it to everyone, but I know everyone's not gonna like that one. It is pretty slow, but it's my kind of slow. Somewhat trippy, ethereal, electonica-ish. It's like a Thievery Corporation CD in movie form (though if you don't know who they are, I can't help you).Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-87963343632479034262010-10-11T15:27:37.302-07:002010-10-11T15:27:37.302-07:00I catch Big Fish on TV 2 or 3 times a year, and ca...I catch Big Fish on TV 2 or 3 times a year, and can never turn the channel. It gets "dusty" every time, not just the first. Didn't even know there was a book, but I might check it out now. By the way, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has really cashed in on the whole "Danny DeVito naked" fad.<br /><br />I've never seen or even heard of Shattered Glass, but journalism is a topic that interests me, so I'll look for it. Code 46 has been on my DVR for months based on your recommendation, but the little bit I've seen was pretty slow. I'll get around to watching the whole thing soon. Looks like a pretty weak year overall.Buffett35noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-76157918376011150052010-10-07T10:24:47.978-07:002010-10-07T10:24:47.978-07:00I've never liked Christensen in anything, but ...I've never liked Christensen in anything, but he played a leetch very well in Shattered Glass.Colin Biggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262867105152233537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-45964002360252075382010-10-06T18:07:41.445-07:002010-10-06T18:07:41.445-07:00Elephant is one of the most pretentious movies I&#...Elephant is one of the most pretentious movies I've ever seen. "Bang Bang You're Dead" handles the same subject matter in a much better way.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-35195563654929727512010-10-06T13:14:12.194-07:002010-10-06T13:14:12.194-07:00Nick - Got Oldboy in the Netflix queue. In due ti...Nick - Got Oldboy in the Netflix queue. In due time, though I can't exactly say that I'm dying to see it. Don't care at all about Last Samurai. Only have Elephant on the list 'cause it won the Palme d'Or.<br /><br />Jess - haha, indeed. No, not sure when that game will re-surface. I see it as an emergency floatation device only.<br /><br />I'd like to see both Love Actually and Master/Commander at some point. Not dying to see either (sorry, Sebastian), but there's an interest there. I've heard a lot of great things about Master.<br /><br />Sebastian - don't be so sure about that. The Mrs. isn't a big fan of rom-coms or anything like that. In other words, she has good taste in movies. ;) Seriously, though, I'll see it, but not with the enthusiasm that you might like me to see it with....and certainly not that soon.<br /><br />Rachel - Agreed on Seabiscuit as well. I don't care about seeing that thing at all (or Cinderella Man, which is unrelated except that thinking about one reminds me of the other. Must be the Period factor).<br /><br />All the other flicks you mentioned are good (X2, POTC, Triplets), but while I enjoyed them, I don't have much of an emotional connection to any of them.<br /><br />I think most will disagree with your assessment of Big Fish...but most have not read the book, myself included.<br /><br />filmgeek - Indeed.<br /><br />Aiden - Funny, Grindhouse was one of the best times I've ever had in the theater, and I saw Pulp 6 times in theaters (hey, I was like 18). I'm sensing a trend. Seeing Basterds was pretty damn cool, too...<br /><br />Noted on the Oldboy love.<br /><br />Dan - dare you say, indeed. Holes is quality, but does not even begin to breach the level of The Princess Bride. Blasphemy! ;)Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-14941102799128060872010-10-06T09:36:57.385-07:002010-10-06T09:36:57.385-07:00Great to see Holes mentioned. I loved it. I know w...Great to see Holes mentioned. I loved it. I know what you mean about being a kid. As an adult it still worked for me. Dare I say...better than the film you liken it to!Chief Brodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349191596739768109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-28698760714121640532010-10-06T07:39:01.700-07:002010-10-06T07:39:01.700-07:00Choice picks, man. Big Fish would probably be my #...Choice picks, man. Big Fish would probably be my #1 for the year, Kill Bill was the best time I've ever had in the theaters, need to see Shattered Glass again, need to see Code 46, and Finding Nemo is out of freakin' sight. Well played.<br /><br />And make sure to check out Oldboy - crazy shit, but it's got the best fight scene of the past decade. So there ya go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-35129492299829830582010-10-06T02:29:16.052-07:002010-10-06T02:29:16.052-07:00I've often thought Big Fish is an overlooked h...I've often thought Big Fish is an overlooked highlight of the yearfilmgeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04608736874666418357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-17172294048381857582010-10-05T22:08:30.011-07:002010-10-05T22:08:30.011-07:00Wow Sebastian, I don't think I've ever see...Wow Sebastian, I don't think I've ever seen a dude push for Love Actually that hard. Awesome!<br /><br />As for your list Fletch, I didn't really care for Big Fish. The book was a family pass around before the film came out, then we all watched it together and decided the book was by far much better. Kill Bill and Nemo are excellent choices, but I haven't seen the other two.<br /><br />I don't think you're missing much having not seen Seabiscuit or The Last Samurai. The only thing I remember about Holes was drinking too many vodka tonics and falling asleep (or passing out) on the couch about halfway through.<br /><br />I gotta show some love for X2 and Pirates of the Caribbean. Honorable mention to Triplets of Bellville, which I desperately need to rewatch.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386248680892197260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-41356435087929676392010-10-05T20:41:17.249-07:002010-10-05T20:41:17.249-07:00SEE LOVE ACTUALLY RIGHT NOW!!! NO! STOP WHAT YOU&#...SEE LOVE ACTUALLY RIGHT NOW!!! NO! STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING!!!! THE BLOG CAN WAIT!!! SEE LOVE ACTUALLY RIGHT NOW!!!! WATCH WITH THE MRS!!! SHE'LL LIKE IT!!!Sebastian Gutierrezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09301533140915071582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-35810564149127982382010-10-05T18:11:13.723-07:002010-10-05T18:11:13.723-07:00You're just reviving this so you can win at th...You're just reviving this so you can win at the newest LAMBCast game. :P I really like Love Actually and Master and Commander - but for Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe's relationship, not so much the boat.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06679283194534387443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-859290034031232542.post-21304610975101605802010-10-05T16:46:17.538-07:002010-10-05T16:46:17.538-07:00You *need* to see Oldboy. You should check out The...You *need* to see Oldboy. You should check out The Last Samurai. You can skip Elephant.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.com