Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm very very excited to see a Christopher Nolan movie that lacks any fantastical/supernatural/sci-fi/whatever elements at all. His first time in well over 10 years telling a down-to-earth story. crocodile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Indeed! Watch this flop hopelessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 No Fantasy? No magic? Wait for the trailer, folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 This "Dunkirk" trailer shows us nothing, and tells us nothing. It is redundant and moribund, relying on hyperbole, and reputation-like the director's other work. It is the cinematic equivalent of vomit. Avoid Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Shhh, @Richard, this thread ain't for our kind. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Richard said: This "Dunkirk" trailer shows us nothing, and tells us nothing. It is redundant and moribund, relying on hyperbole, and reputation-like the director's other work. It is the cinematic equivalent of vomit. Avoid Heretic! You shall burn for this! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romão 2,274 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's a teaser for a movie that is still shooting and a year away from release. But it does convey the "race against time" feeling that his movie will probably have. I thought it was a very good teaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, Romão said: It's a teaser for a movie that is still shooting and a year away from release. In time the fantasy element will surface ... Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's a masterful teaser. In Nolan's case they're almost always more compelling than the final product. Like an eloquent haiku, it suggests to the viewer in an impressionistic manner. It doesn't guide your hand and lecture you to the floor with truisms and dry plot machinery. Naïve Old Fart and A24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 You'll need to give him one thing. He knows how to market his product. There's always the same pattern. First, he gives you something vague to ponder on for a couple of months, Then he gives you a tad more. And then even more. It's almost as he's performing an "inception" on our brains. The three-trailers always give you the film's vibe and tone... but are also vague enough and don't give much away. The imagery used can be very misleading. I love this. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Isn't the final product far far far more important then the marketing that leads up to it? It's just a teaser. Ultimately it's totally irrelevant. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Of course it is. But that's not what I'm talking about here. Haven't seen the film yet. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's a fine teaser. But true faith deserves more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 9 hours ago, Richard said: This "Dunkirk" trailer shows us nothing, and tells us nothing. It is redundant and moribund, relying on hyperbole, and reputation-like the director's other work. It is the cinematic equivalent of vomit. Avoid Perhaps his next film will be about the truth of 9/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have no idea what Mr. Nolan's next film might be. I did check on wiki, but it didn't know, either. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 A disapponting response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 They put the squeeze on him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Well, that's...just, like...your opinion, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 You're entering a world of pain, Richard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I fuck you! I fuck you! I fuck you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 On August 11, 2016 at 11:58 AM, crocodile said: You'll need to give him one thing. He knows how to market his product. There's always the same pattern. First, he gives you something vague to ponder on for a couple of months, Then he gives you a tad more. And then even more. It's almost as he's performing an "inception" on our brains. The three-trailers always give you the film's vibe and tone... but are also vague enough and don't give much away. The imagery used can be very misleading. I love this. Karol Interstellar showed way too much. Glad I didn't watch them until after I saw the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 2 hours ago, Richard said: I fuck you! I fuck you! I fuck you! Forget it Rich, it's Nolantown. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Richard said: I fuck you! I fuck you! I fuck you! An underused TBL quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thank God this guy isn't making Batman movies anymore. At least he kills people now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 4 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: An underused TBL quote. Have you ever heard of a little show called Branded, Dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Larry! Sweetie! Dat mang is here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 17 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: An underused TBL quote. In that case, I'll use it, again, sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 21 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: An underused TBL quote. Why is this film considered to be so good, again? Just curious. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have no idea how to really answer that sort of question. I assume you're not a fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 1 hour ago, crocodile said: Why is this film considered to be so good, again? Just curious. The Big Lebowski is a 60s radical odyssey, a contemporary social satire and feel-good buddy movie rolled into one, and it's the Coens' finest hour. Yes, it's better than Fargo. Dixon Hill and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 2 hours ago, Sharkus Malarkus said: The Big Lebowski is... the Coens' finest hour. The other 57 minutes of the movie are excellent too. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 6 hours ago, TheWhiteRider said: I have no idea how to really answer that sort of question. I assume you're not a fan? I watched it in its entirety just recently. Thought it was ok. Not sure I see the appeal. Feels bit self-indulgent, to be honest. But that might be because it has such a reputation and I expected to be blown away by its wit. But I see Paul Thomas Anderson was inspired by it when making Inherent Voice. Or maybe that was Thomas Pynchon? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Well, obviously, Thomas Pynchon owes a lot to the Cohen bros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,012 Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Did you get to see Inherent Vice, Rich? Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 On August 15, 2016 at 7:37 PM, Sharkus Malarkus said: The Big Lebowski is a 60s radical odyssey, a contemporary social satire and feel-good buddy movie rolled into one, and it's the Coens' finest hour. Yes, it's better than Fargo. Nah, Fargo is better. And No Country is better than both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's just like...your opinion man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 On 16/08/2016 at 1:38 PM, crocodile said: Did you get to see Inherent Vice, Rich? Karol Yes, I did. I liked it, but I prefer "TBL". 2 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Nah, Fargo is better. And No Country is better than both! You are entering a world of pain, Koray, a WORLD of pain. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 On 16.8.2016 at 7:54 AM, crocodile said: I watched it in its entirety just recently. Thought it was ok. Not sure I see the appeal. Young people just have de-learned getting high and binge-watching TBL. The whole open air cinema seasons 1998 - 2001 in Berlin were just that and nobody who was there ever would want to part with the memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Fucking A! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 4 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Nah, Fargo is better. And No Country is better than both! Did No Country beat Fargo in the 100 metres sprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Usain Bolt is better than either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 6 hours ago, Koray Savas said: Nah, Fargo is better. And No Country is better than both! No Country is one of my least favorite Coens, though that's probably because I think Cormac McCarthy is a morally bankrupt hack. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 That's right, nobody fucks with the Jesus! Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 55 minutes ago, Sharkus Malarkus said: No Country is one of my least favorite Coens, though that's probably because I think Cormac McCarthy is a morally bankrupt hack. Forget McCarthy. There's some impressive moviemaking going on here, especially during its first hour. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Sharkus Malarkus said: No Country is one of my least favorite Coens, though that's probably because I think Cormac McCarthy is a morally bankrupt hack. McCarthy can be pretentious, but I love their adaptation. The performances, the dry humor, the cinematography, the absence of music, the attention to visual details. Wonderfully rewarding film. A24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 It's hard for me to adequately explain why, but I couple "NCFOM" with "Frenzy". I kind of see parallels between Tommy Lee Jones, and Alec McCowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Is that good or bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,528 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Oh, it's good! Even though I don't like "NCFOM", I appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 7 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Forget McCarthy. There's some impressive moviemaking going on here, especially during its first hour. Don't get me wrong. It's an extremely well-made thriller. It just all starts with the script/source material for me, from the ground up. If the foundation's not there, it doesn't matter how good the dressing is. To paraphrase Don Seigel, a good script poorly directed can still make a decent film, but a bad script that's well directed will always be heap of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,333 Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Forget foundation! It's a cat & mouse game. And I don't see how one of the finest cat & mouse games (again, the first hour) is a piece of crap. It's perfect storytelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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