tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post5328925728532662067..comments2023-05-01T05:46:04.764-04:00Comments on In the Wake of Poseidon: RANT WARNING!Paul Tsikitashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11300565920537311161noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-27109306970129669712007-02-15T16:18:00.000-05:002007-02-15T16:18:00.000-05:00Keeping in mind that I have zero desire to see thi...Keeping in mind that I have zero desire to see this movie, as I find myself unable to even utter the word 'musical' without a passing feeling of nausea, let alone voluntarily pay money to see one...<BR/><BR/>Paul, I think you're missing the point of this movie. Using original songwriting would undermine the idea of writing a story around the works of the band. <BR/><BR/>As far as your fear that whatever young blood actually catches this flick will be impregnated with the false sense that these struggling actors are providing the defining performance of these songs, I wouldn't worry about it. Looks to me like they're going out of their way to market this thing properly as a musical of the works of The Beatles. And realistically, The Beatles are still very relevant in today's music world. Still popping out number ones and putting today's bands to shame, they're keeping their name and music very much alive in the minds of old fans and kids born 20+ years after the height of their success.Gugelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991767602118326203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-4786476708800396442007-02-13T06:08:00.000-05:002007-02-13T06:08:00.000-05:00Dude, Autobahn would be pretty great. I would pay ...Dude, Autobahn would be pretty great. I would pay money to see any band that meshes Flea and Stormare.<BR/><BR/>Fine, I guess I haven't convinced anyone. Forgive me for being such a fucking optimist. I like to believe in stuff. I like giving some movies the benefit of the doubt, because I know 90 % of the ones coming out now are going to make me feel very, very ill. <BR/><BR/>Man, I need a vacation. There's too much craziness going on... oh, that's right, I'll be in Cabo this weekend while y'all are freeezing your asses off.<BR/><BR/>so S*CK IT!leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129854416426025345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-50093038552135075802007-02-13T03:02:00.000-05:002007-02-13T03:02:00.000-05:00You all need to get laid.You all need to get laid.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026461386608501132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-71853371456075181962007-02-13T00:09:00.000-05:002007-02-13T00:09:00.000-05:00Ok, good, I've stopped crying. Hey, man, we can't...Ok, good, I've stopped crying. Hey, man, we can't agree on everything. So I won't complain. The only reason I would see Across the Universe is if Jelone were in it, and since he doesn't know what's up with Uncle Sam's cameo, then he wasn't in it. Oh well.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820182755665568498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-19006056709825681652007-02-12T23:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T23:49:00.000-05:00what the fuck is up with Uncle Sam near the end of...what the fuck is up with Uncle Sam near the end of the trailer? And then Willy Wonka shows up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-13714196079869872932007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:002007-02-12T18:49:00.000-05:00Kev, I didn't say you would like this movie. I was...Kev, I didn't say you would like this movie. I was waiting for objections to my harshing of Moulin Rouge.Paul Tsikitashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300565920537311161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-78352399145261368882007-02-11T23:38:00.000-05:002007-02-11T23:38:00.000-05:00Frankly, I'm hurt that you have assumed I would in...Frankly, I'm hurt that you have assumed I would in any way, shape, or form defend Across the Universe. I think its because of my fondness for Moulin Rouge that you should realize why I would hate a movie that seems to be stealing the idea so much. Plus, they just stole the plot of Hair. It looks terrible and I will cry because you and Justin don't know me as well as you should.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820182755665568498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-57663299079628600262007-02-11T16:52:00.000-05:002007-02-11T16:52:00.000-05:00I think Science of Sleep absolutely had substance....I think Science of Sleep absolutely had substance. I wouldn't make it my # 1 if it didn't. I'm just saying, a lot of other people didn't think so.<BR/><BR/>PS: And Kevner agress with you guys on this one, so I'll have to be in the minority. Of course, we'll just have to wait until it comes out to really judge.<BR/><BR/><BR/>PPS: And on an unrelated note, =you should check out the doc This Film is Not Yet Rated. Pretty funny and scary stuff. Even more evidence of what I'm up against.leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129854416426025345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-49285718303752425522007-02-11T00:58:00.000-05:002007-02-11T00:58:00.000-05:00I'm getting to Science of Sleep soon enough. I'm s...I'm getting to Science of Sleep soon enough. I'm still sore I missed it in theaters.Paul Tsikitashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11300565920537311161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-32947839622987817772007-02-10T20:13:00.000-05:002007-02-10T20:13:00.000-05:00I'll save my argument as to why Science of Sleep h...I'll save my argument as to why Science of Sleep had substance after Paul sees it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-55460211831225452762007-02-10T17:42:00.000-05:002007-02-10T17:42:00.000-05:00Oh man! That called me out like five times. Well, ...Oh man! That called me out like five times. Well, I'm here to respond. <BR/><BR/>I'm excited for simple reasons: I like visuals a lot. I like rock music a lot. I can accept a pretty movie with great music even if the other aspects don't quite work out. I didn't realize it was all covers, because I was watching it on a bad sound system. But is that necessarily a bad thing? It's a tribute to them, so if they have different bands making tributes, I can't object to that. It's like those tributes to Dylan (who's gonan have his own crazy bio film coming out soon) or other people.<BR/><BR/>I certainly don't agree with the idea that original music is always the best. Getting the rights to good songs works just fine for me. Hell, we just talked about how great Children of Men was. Didn't you high five everyone you knew when you heard Radiohead, Crimson, and the like? I know you did.<BR/><BR/>Now, if these are covers and the actual actors are doing it, I don;t know. I just thought it looked like a whimsical film, with a Beatles heavy soundtrack, kind of like The Big Chill was with 60's and 70's rock. It reminded me of Punch Drunk Love for some reason, and that was certainly centered around a unqiue musical style (Popeye love song??? and Jon Brion's genius). If it is in fact an actual musical, that's different. I don;t know if people will accept another MR, though I liked that one.<BR/><BR/>Maybe I'm a sucker for flashy Andy Warhol pop and such, but I loved it when the guy in MR grunted out Roxxanne. I just enjoyed the juxtaposition of pop music in a really arthouse fashion. I don;t know if this will or will not be another MR, but I'm on board.<BR/><BR/>If I ever produced my thesis script, I would want a soundtrack that included great songs from all my faves. I pictured certain songs like Wilco's Misunderstood and Of Montreal,s Forecast Fascist Future whilst writing scenes. I think it goes hand in hand sometimes.<BR/><BR/>We'll see. If it ends up being a wild music video without enough substance.... well... some people said that about Science of Sleep (not me) and I loved it very much. I'm excited.<BR/><BR/><BR/>PS: And for the record, Nicole HATED moulin but really wants to see this. So not everyone even sees a connection.<BR/><BR/>PPS: And I'll give you a Pener Slap of my own. Baz Luhrman's first movie, Strictly Ballroom, is actually pretty hilarious in parts. It starts out like a Chris Guest film in the competetive dance world. Don;t bash Baz.leohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129854416426025345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18059021.post-49668989593171663132007-02-10T14:02:00.000-05:002007-02-10T14:02:00.000-05:00I cracked up at the post-pener slap.I think you kn...I cracked up at the post-pener slap.<BR/><BR/>I think you know how much I hate Moulin Rouge as well from High School days of Rowena and Kevin wanting to watch it. All. The Fucking. Time.<BR/><BR/>I agree that his preview was pretty eyeball-roll inducing and from the first few seconds had me counting down to the Vietnam shot.<BR/><BR/>I understand the value of using Beatle songs for something like this as it was THE universal (no pun intended) music of the sixties; but I'm not expecting anything great.<BR/><BR/>I (enjoyed [the {triple} brackets])Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com