And that's exactly why I like his movies.
I see, you're one of those people.......
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I see, you're one of those people.......
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Two By Two - kids' animation about two unlikely animals which get accidentally left off the Ark
Big Game - POTUS Sam L Jackson rescued by Bow and arrow-wielding 13-year old Finnish boy in ridiculous (but fun) action adventure
Unfriended - well-done cyber-horror
Big Game - POTUS Sam L Jackson rescued by Bow and arrow-wielding 13-year old Finnish boy in ridiculous (but fun) action adventure
Unfriended - well-done cyber-horror
Comic books. Whedon knows and honors them (have you noticed that nearly every scene is framed like a comic book panel?). If you read them, you'll notice that a M/F team ALWAYS has at least one romance going on (at least I can't think of one that doesn't).
Banner is the only available major team member: Tony/Pepper, Thor/Jane, Cap/Carter (even if she's not there, he's still hung up on her & H-wood doesn't mess with female viewers that sigh over that), Hawkeye/wife (can't remember her name--lol). So... BW/Hulk.
Comic books. Whedon knows and honors them (have you noticed that nearly every scene is framed like a comic book panel?). If you read them, you'll notice that a M/F team ALWAYS has at least one romance going on (at least I can't think of one that doesn't).Banner is the only available major team member: Tony/Pepper, Thor/Jane, Cap/Carter (even if she's not there, he's still hung up on her & H-wood doesn't mess with female viewers that sigh over that), Hawkeye/wife (can't remember her name--lol). So... BW/Hulk.
Thanks, skimom2 !
Obviously, I don't read comics--your explanation makes sense
We're doing state testing this week, so the kids get to watch movies in the afternoon.
Big Hero 6 -- liked it a lot.
Penguins of Madagascar -- very funny and cute.
We're watching The Box Trolls now.
Big Hero 6 -- liked it a lot.
Penguins of Madagascar -- very funny and cute.
We're watching The Box Trolls now.
Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Most enjoyable. I actually liked the first one better, probably because it was a little less fantastical, but this one was good, and we really enjoyed the character development. If you like this genre, it's an awfully darn good watch. Glad to spend the money (although we did go to the matinee).
Most enjoyable. I actually liked the first one better, probably because it was a little less fantastical, but this one was good, and we really enjoyed the character development. If you like this genre, it's an awfully darn good watch. Glad to spend the money (although we did go to the matinee).
Don't wait past the first teaser in the ending credits. At the very end, there's nothing there. After the others, this was disappointing.
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This is Where I Leave You with Jason Bateman and Tina Fey.
Very good--lots of emotional stuff and funny times too.
I'm very fond of Jason Bateman...
Very good--lots of emotional stuff and funny times too.
I'm very fond of Jason Bateman...
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
My son and his fiancee saw this last night and said it was very scary!
50 to 1
A movie about the 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner "Mine That Bird". Not a well done or sophisticated movie in any respect, but, because my husband and I watch all 3 races of the Triple Crown every year (and the Breeders Cup and other big races) it was interesting to us to see the story behind the horse, owner and trainer.
A movie about the 2009 Kentucky Derby Winner "Mine That Bird". Not a well done or sophisticated movie in any respect, but, because my husband and I watch all 3 races of the Triple Crown every year (and the Breeders Cup and other big races) it was interesting to us to see the story behind the horse, owner and trainer.
Argh, awfully darn good watch. I'm apparently an irreconcilable mistyponist.
Neesy
#1 fan (Annie Wilkes cousin) 1st cousin Mom's side
FLU-Korean germ movie. Very well done! It ranks with US germ movies (and I might have actually liked it better than Contagion). Funny, good action, suspenseful, and has the cutest little girl I've ever seen (lol). Just a gem. Found it on Netflix, if anyone is interested.
Just a heads up. The Sixth Sense is available on Netflix.
Gotta go!
Gotta go!
Believe the Hype!
Mad Max Fury Road is fantastically frenetic. Movie will become the textbook on how to do nonshaky cam - widescreen glorious action scenes.
It carries an emotional thread almost solely through action. Amazing.
Charlize Theron owns the movie.
Need to see it again - so much action to process. See it in 2D if you can - 3D adds nothing.
Mad Max Fury Road is fantastically frenetic. Movie will become the textbook on how to do nonshaky cam - widescreen glorious action scenes.
It carries an emotional thread almost solely through action. Amazing.
Charlize Theron owns the movie.
Need to see it again - so much action to process. See it in 2D if you can - 3D adds nothing.
Perfect Sense-(2012) It looked like a dramedy, maybe, but instead it was a strange little sort of sci-fi movie. Most of the people on earth are slowly losing their senses (Smell, taste, hearing, sight, etc.). No one knows why. Ewan McGregor is a chef, Eva Green a scientist working on the problem, & they are developing a relationship. Weird little movie, pretty arty (reminded me a bit of Blindness). Ewan shows his nakkie bum (but when doesn't he), there are a couple of boob shots, and one 'tasteful' sex scene (for anyone who might be concerned about such things). Liked it, didn't love it.
Finally saw the 'Salem's Lot remake with Rob Lowe.
It was OK, I guess. Not the worst SK adaptation I've seen but far from the best.
Was not digging the narration. Annoyed me as much as Harrison Ford's narration in the theatrical version of Blade Runner.
Didn't like how they changed Mark Petrie's character or the whole sub-plot with Jimmy Cody and Sandy McDougall.
Rutger Hauer could have been so much better than he was. Same with James Cromwell. He could have brought some weight to Father Callahan.
I'd really like to see a theatrical adaptation that sticks close to the book. Give it to Guillermo del Toro to direct and I think you'd have a killer project.
It was OK, I guess. Not the worst SK adaptation I've seen but far from the best.
Was not digging the narration. Annoyed me as much as Harrison Ford's narration in the theatrical version of Blade Runner.
Didn't like how they changed Mark Petrie's character or the whole sub-plot with Jimmy Cody and Sandy McDougall.
Rutger Hauer could have been so much better than he was. Same with James Cromwell. He could have brought some weight to Father Callahan.
I'd really like to see a theatrical adaptation that sticks close to the book. Give it to Guillermo del Toro to direct and I think you'd have a killer project.
Far From The Madding Crowd - decent adaptation of English Literary Classic
Spooks: The Greater Good - good British spy thriller with some action: spin-off from TV series (but no previous knowledge necessary)
The Age Of Adaline - romance masquerading as sci-fi (see also The Time Traveller's Wife)
Spooks: The Greater Good - good British spy thriller with some action: spin-off from TV series (but no previous knowledge necessary)
The Age Of Adaline - romance masquerading as sci-fi (see also The Time Traveller's Wife)