Who here has seen this film?
i just saw it tonite and i dont know what to say. i'm speechless. It loved up to all the hype in my opinion
Slumdog Millionaire
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, Dec 04 2008 12:33 AM
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 12:33 AM
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 12:45 AM
Seeing this Friday. Very much looking forward to it.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 01:15 AM
i made a thread about people liek you
Aren't there any girls out their who like good music? I need to and want to meet them. My favorite bands are Overkill River, The Nife, Songs:Ohio, and Nuetral Milk Hotel. Please let me know if your into indy music and like to go to show's and drink beer's and makeout.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 06:37 AM
I saw this last week - was very depressed and looking for a "feel good". I liked it alot. Parts of it were pretty messy, lots of flashing back and forward, but I thought it was pretty original. I welled up at the end.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 08:10 AM
the Landmark on Clark & Diversey was quite packed for this on a wednesday.
i'm certainly curious for theremin's thoughts on this.... (see it now friend!)
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 10:43 AM
Saw this film also at Landmark on opening day , first show(11a.m.ish) and it was packed.
Didn't know or read any hype and only went because my 15 year old is a big Danny Boyle fan.
Loved it, should be in my Top Ten.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 10:44 AM
Haven't gotten a chance yet. It's still not playing anywhere closer than HP. Basically, I saw MILK instead last weekend.
Looks like it's not playing this weekend either. We'll see.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 10:52 AM
Haven't gotten a chance yet. It's still not playing anywhere closer than HP. Basically, I saw MILK instead last weekend.
Looks like it's not playing this weekend either. We'll see.
make the trip to the Landmark in Chicago, i'll get dinner with you
the movie is well worth it
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 11:33 AM
Read a quick article just the other day...the scriptwriter and Danny Boyle contacted each other to make sure that the recent events in Mumbai might cause concern about the movie's overall reception. They decided not to make any changes...the film has gotten positive acclaim from persons native to the area.
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Might as well throw my Last.fm page here, too.
Read all of my stupid song parodies here. Latest song improved/ruined: "Once Again" by Girl Talk.
Listen to my stupid song parodies, recorded a capella via cell phone, at vocalo.org .(search 'agrimorfee')
Read the slowly developing history of classic putative rock band The Anderson Council at my cheap, bland blog
Might as well throw my Last.fm page here, too.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 05:50 PM
Read a quick article just the other day...the scriptwriter and Danny Boyle contacted each other to make sure that the recent events in Mumbai might cause concern about the movie's overall reception. They decided not to make any changes...the film has gotten positive acclaim from persons native to the area.
my friends saw it at the Chicago film fest and said Danny Boyle did a Q&A afterwards
of course they couldnt recall anything said there
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 08:02 PM
Yes, this could easily top my year end list.
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Posted 04 December 2008 - 08:15 PM
Yeah, was at the Landmark on Saturday, caught an afternoon show. The theatre was pretty full.
I don't like the seats there, they pitch my head foreward and it makes my neck sore.....
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Posted 07 December 2008 - 03:25 AM
thoughts from those who saw it this weekend?
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
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Posted 07 December 2008 - 09:05 AM
I thought Slumdog Miiilionaire was really good. Very intense at times, but with enough humor to cool it down when it needed it. The cinematography was especially excellent. It was a bit more conventional and heavy-handed as far as the good vs. evil plot points than I expected, but still, it moved me quite a bit. This figures to be well up in my EOY movie list.
We went to the 4:40 show on Thursday evening at Landmark Century, so the theater wasn't particularly crowded.
We went to the 4:40 show on Thursday evening at Landmark Century, so the theater wasn't particularly crowded.
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Posted 07 December 2008 - 12:02 PM
for those of us who don't live in cities where this is showing:
http://rsvp.foxsearc...php?MoviesId=62
free screenings for tons of smaller markets. can't effing wait to see this.
http://rsvp.foxsearc...php?MoviesId=62
free screenings for tons of smaller markets. can't effing wait to see this.
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Posted 07 December 2008 - 12:27 PM
Pretty good movie. Condensing all those bits of Indian history and culture into the film was very well done, and the reverse narrative made the story a lot more interesting than it would have been otherwise. Good music and the colors throughout were great to watch.
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Like Sunshine and 28 Days Later, visually arresting film with some gripping action that doesn't really know what to do with its third act.
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 12:12 AM
Planning on seeing this tomorrow. Is this so "uplifting" that it comes off cheesy? Or is it pretty enjoyable overall?
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Posted 11 December 2008 - 12:42 AM
Planning on seeing this tomorrow. Is this so "uplifting" that it comes off cheesy? Or is it pretty enjoyable overall?
i dont think it comes off cheesy. it really is the story of a boy and the life he lives against all odds.
"the ladies have been checking me out lately.... could it be the 10 push-ups i've been cranking out every other Sunday? - Perhaps!" -Scrubs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
Some people are a lot like slinkys... kinda useless, not really good for anything -but still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs
"After much thought into this, I have finally come to a conclusion as to why the ‘Meet the Spartans’ commercial is so funny:
It is an interesting choice to have Sanjaya sing ‘I’m not gay,’ as his final words on earth. As he is plummeting into a seemingly bottomless pit, he does not say ‘dear god no,’ ‘I love you mom,’ or even simply ‘argh.’ He instead takes the moment to reaffirm to the world, in spite of their doubts, that he is not a homosexual. Not only that, but he continues to sing, despite falling to his certain death. The distinct lack of plausibility of this situation is what produces giggles from our mouth. It is the antithesis to the belief that ‘it’s funny because it is true.’"
