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Old 12-07-2007, 03:24 PM
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Dr. Giggles



A well-shot, but quality lacking, slasher film about a crazed son of a doctor who was stoned for killing seven people. There were some nice kills, but Dr. Giggles' one-liners became excrutiatingly painful, that it was almost unbearable. Also, I was hoping of something along the lines of The Dentist (a far superior movie), about a respected Doctor who slowly goes insane, eventually snapping on those around him. But, I didn't get it. Oh well. Some nice kills and good-looking movie, but unbearable at times.

2.5/5

EdTV



A comedy version of The Truman Show, but far superior. It's not all comedy, which I like. There is a lot of drama mixed in there as well. A nice balance of laughs and tears. The reason I feel this is superior to The Truman Show is because Show focused more on a man's realization of being filmed and watched. It's a great thriller (I feel it's a thriller in my mind), and a great performance by Jim Carrey. But, what makes EdTV better is that the main character, Ed (played magnificently by Matthew McCoughnahey), agrees to do this 24-hour tv show, but soon starts to regret it. The ones around him are being hurt and embarrased live on tv, and he can't get out thanks to his contract. He tries his best to get away from it, but it isn't possible. There are some great laughs in here, but the drama really shows. I won't lie, I had a few tears in my eyes. I just found it so sad, and I really felt bad for Ed, which is a good thing. I just view this film as a great, overlooked dramedy. If you haven't seen this yet, go get yourself a copy. You won't regret it!

5/5
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Old 12-07-2007, 04:16 PM
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Straw Dogs (1971)

Electrifying. One of the most important films of the 1970s, but very difficult to watch. Most of you have already heard me kiss his ass countless times, but it's worth kissing again: There is no actor I like to watch more than Dustin Hoffman.
goodness gracious, one of my all-time favorites. it's so unbelievably intense. it just pulls you in and makes you forget you're even watching a movie.
good choice!

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this was second time watching it, and was just as impressed as the first time.
a word of caution, however: DO NOT watch it with friedkin's commentary. it's pretty wretched. all he does is describe what's happening on screen. it's completely aggravating.
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Old 12-07-2007, 09:40 PM
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The Best Years Of Our Lives (1946)

It's certainly a very long picture, but it's also a very rousing one, and still rings true as a grand tribute to our beloved war veterans.
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Old 12-07-2007, 11:54 PM
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the great mouse detective

i watched this one with my little cousin, but i forgot how fun it is.
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Old 12-08-2007, 12:32 AM
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Old 12-08-2007, 01:42 AM
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The Deaths of Ian Stone
I wanted to like it, I really did. It started off pretty good, too. But unfortunately, it kept getting worse and worse. In the last quarter, it not only got boring, but cheesy as well. Shame. Had an interesting concept...
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Old 12-08-2007, 08:20 AM
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"3o days of night" 7-8/10


Very violent and without a hint of humor.

I liked it.
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Old 12-08-2007, 10:21 AM
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Old 12-08-2007, 12:04 PM
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Old 12-08-2007, 12:48 PM
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SO so so so good.

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I recently saw Paprika, which has now become possibly my favorite anime movie.



The theme is, essentially, the ability to enter dreams through a new scientific invention... And then the dreams begin to interlace with reality... Nothing new, but the animation is stunning and the writing is fantastic... Definitely whimsical, melancholic, dark, and refreshing at the same time. I definitely recommend.

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