tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post5812708928543554382..comments2024-02-27T07:05:13.652-05:00Comments on Reel Fanatic: How far would you travel to see a Wes Anderson movie?Reel Fanatichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-65465877992607057352007-09-30T07:06:00.000-04:002007-09-30T07:06:00.000-04:00That makes sense, Renee ... If there's anything at...That makes sense, Renee ... If there's anything at all good that can come from Owen Wilson trying to kill himself, and I really don't think there can be, it's that that bit of publicity just might be enough to get the movie out here to the hinterlands by 10/23 .. Thanks for the head's upReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-547876259920848932007-09-29T23:33:00.000-04:002007-09-29T23:33:00.000-04:00I saw that Darjeeling opening here in the Twin Cit...I saw that Darjeeling opening here in the Twin Cities on 10/12, but they are having free screenings in other cities all the way until 10/23, so I'm guessing they're doing some sort of rolling release schedule.reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231399856625169656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-43934978441172101752007-09-28T20:12:00.000-04:002007-09-28T20:12:00.000-04:00After some sleuthing and some help from people who...After some sleuthing and some help from people who commented here, Kris, I've unfortunately figured it's pretty much only playing New York this weekend .. I hope it gets a much wider release soon, but I'm not sure yet when that will beReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-36491381224514003772007-09-28T19:54:00.000-04:002007-09-28T19:54:00.000-04:00Did you find out whether Darjeeling is playing nea...Did you find out whether Darjeeling is playing nearby? <BR/><BR/>Death at a Funeral was pretty funny. I ended up seeing it twice on the same day, and I didn't mind at all. It still got me laughing throughout the movie....Topherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00735026992863330006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-3698115750676780242007-09-27T20:04:00.000-04:002007-09-27T20:04:00.000-04:00I'm pretty good friends with the manager of our be...I'm pretty good friends with the manager of our best multiplex, Renee, and when I asked him why they can't put the listings up before late Tuesday or early Wednesday, he really didn't have an answer other than that that is how he's told to do it ... You're definitely right that they have the movies in hand before that, and could easily move up the announcement scheduleReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-72555177798552584182007-09-27T18:26:00.000-04:002007-09-27T18:26:00.000-04:00Oh, you've stumbled on one of my pet peeves. I jus...Oh, you've stumbled on one of my pet peeves. I just can't STAND that you can't find movie listings more than 2 or maybe 3 days before the weekend. I just can't understand why that is. They have to order the films ahead of time, so it seems like they should have a good idea of what is going to be playing the next weekend by Monday. It makes it really hard to plan a movie outing with a group of people.<BR/><BR/>I had to laugh at your comparison of Valley of Elah with CSI. I just read a review of The Kingdom in Entertainment Weekly that called it CSI: Saudi Arabia. Great minds thing alike, eh?reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231399856625169656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-58026776319090367942007-09-27T13:15:00.000-04:002007-09-27T13:15:00.000-04:00Actually, I did get to see Eastern Promises, Fletc...Actually, I did get to see Eastern Promises, Fletch, and I enjoyed it quite a bit ... I didn't think it was quite as good as Cronenberg's best works (I'd have to list "Spider" as my favorite), but still thoroughly entertainingReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-54898001641309730392007-09-27T12:02:00.000-04:002007-09-27T12:02:00.000-04:00To sum up: I would drive probably an hour and a h...To sum up: <BR/><BR/>I would drive probably an hour and a half to see a Wes Anderson film, but luckily (being in Phoenix) I don't have to. That said, it's not opening here this weekend, either.<BR/><BR/>Death at a Funeral was pretty good, but I wouldn't go overboard in either direction.<BR/><BR/>What about Eastern Promises? Not playing in your neck of the woods, either? Saw it last night...very, very good.Fletchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299302086449086987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-1500662882442043082007-09-27T10:23:00.000-04:002007-09-27T10:23:00.000-04:00No love for Haggis here, either. Million Dollar Ba...No love for Haggis here, either. Million Dollar Baby was bad, Crash was massively over-rated. The guys over at Pajiba.com detest him, too...JMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110424331373895549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-74632928848092633382007-09-26T22:00:00.000-04:002007-09-26T22:00:00.000-04:00It's politically charged yet politically neutral, ...It's politically charged yet politically neutral, not really deep, and the end point of the movie does seem pointless and it's like we're all going around in circles, which is perhaps a deepness, if you look at it that way. It's definitely entertaining though. :)J.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17126912928153855523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-90235753912361098162007-09-26T20:59:00.000-04:002007-09-26T20:59:00.000-04:00Thanks for the good word on 'The Kingdom," JD .. I...Thanks for the good word on 'The Kingdom," JD .. I'm not looking for anything terribly deep with this one, so it sounds like I'll enjoy myself just fine ... And I concede that Wes Anderson isn't for everyone, Marina, so we'll have to just agree to disagree, perfectly politely of course, about this oneReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-5426079932494336872007-09-26T19:16:00.000-04:002007-09-26T19:16:00.000-04:00The Kingdom is pretty good, but it's style and esp...<I>The Kingdom</I> is pretty good, but it's style and especially the third act are INCREDIBLE.<BR/><BR/>(:<A HREF="http://joesmoviecorner.blogspot.com/2007/09/kingdom-of-hell.html" REL="nofollow">coughplugcough</A>:)J.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17126912928153855523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-73322363720148637322007-09-26T16:55:00.000-04:002007-09-26T16:55:00.000-04:00My opinion on "Death at a Funeral",http://amusicme...My opinion on "Death at a Funeral",<BR/>http://amusicment.blogspot.com/2007/09/death-at-funeral-2007-movie-review.htmlAshokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817757322994851367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-64427458669777925802007-09-26T16:40:00.000-04:002007-09-26T16:40:00.000-04:00Oh, you're not alone on your Haggis dislike. I fin...Oh, you're not alone on your Haggis dislike. I find that Eastwood manages to take some of the (to quote Bob) "bludgeoned over the head with a message stick" but when he's at it alone, it's a shambles.<BR/><BR/>As for Anderson...I'm not sure I'd go particularly far. I like his work but don't *love* it as much as some.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-68905473664341668662007-09-26T13:10:00.000-04:002007-09-26T13:10:00.000-04:00Hmmmm ... It definitely sounds like Darjeeling Lim...Hmmmm ... It definitely sounds like Darjeeling Limited is out for this weekend, which will at least save me $5 bucks ... and it's a split decision on "Death at at Funeral," but two to one in favor ... I'm leaving that one on the list for Sunday, before In the Valley of ElahReel Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727636643227938924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-65910136002013353532007-09-26T12:44:00.000-04:002007-09-26T12:44:00.000-04:00I liked Death at a Funeral. I thought it was a so...I liked Death at a Funeral. I thought it was a solid, dark British comedy. I found the character's quirks highly entertaining.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278586119408281395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-64942219794805094712007-09-26T11:34:00.000-04:002007-09-26T11:34:00.000-04:00I'm going to take the opposite view. I found "Dea...I'm going to take the opposite view. I found "Death a Funeral" to be shockingly unfunny. Being a fan of Matthew McFadden I really expected to like it but...no. I found it all a bit try-hardish.kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985726167720419300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-60496884442525071692007-09-26T11:32:00.000-04:002007-09-26T11:32:00.000-04:00Chris is correct I think. Seattle's not getting i...Chris is correct I think. Seattle's not getting it this weekend (I definitely looked!) and according to boxofficemojo, it's only NYC this weekend.<BR/>"Death at a Funeral" is very funny. It starts out a bit slow but once everyone arrives at said funeral it really kicks into gear. And I always love to see Spud too!<BR/>I have no actual desire to watch "In the Valley of Elah" either. I'm wary of film as political rant, regardless of what side it's from. I just don't like being bludgeoned over the head with a message stick.<BR/>But to answer your question, I would go a very very long way indeed to see a Wes Anderson movie. In fact, your question should replace "What would you do for a Klondike bar?"<BR/><BR/>"I'll take punctuality."Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080644966702192252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17556334.post-26178623934351932452007-09-26T11:10:00.000-04:002007-09-26T11:10:00.000-04:00As far as I know, Darjeeling is only playing the N...As far as I know, <I>Darjeeling</I> is <I>only</I> playing the NYFF this weekend, and from there, I don't know if it's supposed to open (wide or limited) the next weekend or a little later. <BR/><BR/>As for <I>The Game Plan</I> it's better than your average family comedy but a glowing, top-notch review is overdoing it.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09369049392153242729noreply@blogger.com