Well, well ,well.
It appears that some of you are operating under the mistaken impression that this is some sort of democracy and your film opinions count. Just to clarify – it’s not and they don’t.
That being said – and to ensure that you continue operating under this false pretence and show up to work on time (Ben) – I have considered and accepted/rejected your input as listed below. It can’t be said that I’m not a fair man.
Velovampire:
Being the blogbitch of this page your input cannot be ignored completely. I have thusly accepted your switcharoo of Code 46 in place of Serenity.
Also accept The Departed replaced by Infernal Affairs – spot on.
The Fountain – Gay and pretentious and it starred Wolverine. Veto’d (sorry Kris)
Cache – out, but no replacement in the cards yet.
Scanner Darkly – “Keanu’s best movie” ‘nuff said – Veto’d
august low:
What on earth are you talking about?
Stander, however, is an excellent candidate.
Chandles:
Memento – hard to argue that one – good choice.
The Royal Tenenbaums – another good one, but the other snotty film bastards (velo/high september/etc.) will likely bitch about it. Too ..something.. for their tastes. I’ve got no problem with it being on the list.
Ratatouille – Veto’d - popularity does not equal quality. I found it bland and frankly, kinda boring. Am I alone here?
Ben:
American Psycho – Veto’d – get some help Ben.
Brick – it was absolutely intended to be a reworking of the stereotypes you are harping on about. That was the point! You offer up a compelling alternative with DMS’s though.
The Pledge is a good movie but not nearly a great movie – Veto’d for spelling it “asshoole”
Old Boy – a good candidate.
“Cowards Bend the Knee: uninspired, "art" for bourgouis nits” One of those nit’s employs you Ben – so, caution – but yes American Astronaut is a real treat and likely deserves a spot higher than Maddin’s film – it’s just he now lives among us and….
City of God – a good candidate.
Revolver - unnecessarily complicated rodeo filmmaking. Feels like Guy Ritchie glanced back at the film every day like it was a new 7 series Bimmer. Convoluted does not equal complex.
Garden State: moral of the film – your generation is fucked and wallowing in a self deluded sea of angst and emotional deadends. It stays.
All the Real Girls - a good candidate..
Head On – stays
Lunacy – out, but not for Punch Drunk Love which is OK but not great.
Memories of a Murder for Sexy Beast – agreed
Night Watch for The Aura - agreed
Lost in Translation – Veto’d, too trite.
Downfall: a much more complex villian. Christ, Ben it’s fucking Hitler! Of course he’s more complex. Veto’d.
Primer – excellent choice.
I’ll re-collate and post back a revised list later this week.
S
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4 comments:
"It can’t be said that I’m not a fair man."
do you realize you just admitted that you're a carny?
get the american astronaut on the list. just because guy maddin lives among us, doesn't warrant his inclusion (not saying he doesn't deserve it).....by that logic, you should have "must love dogs" on there....
I finally actually watched Ratatouille and can now officially say that I don't understand why this film was more consistently rented out than any other movie in my entire experience of working here, ignore previous post.
.... The Fountain...
you know what else other than the fountain...
..The Incredibles
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