GtrPlyr Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have been doing the exact same thing. I never really got this show and even now I only find it funny sporadically. He just annoys the shit out of me, the whiny bastard. I suppose the exaggeration of his character is the point but still...I know a few people that find him too annoying to watch the show, and I get that totally. He's not an easy character to watch, though he is for me . I find Larry's excessive pettiness and opposition to a lot of social etiquette's to be one of the biggest reasons to watch the show. A lot of times I find his qualms are actually right but somehow things always get turned around on him. Of course the show relies on the classic misunderstanding scenario to get a lot of their laughs, but at least they do it in an intelligent way. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Runaway Jim Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I almost always agree with Larry, but just don't agree with the way he handles things. I love that show. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Precious is a genuinely great American movie. It's certainly among the best I've seen so far this year. Saw this last night. Never imagined I'd be thinking Mo'Nique was amazing and deserves an Oscar for that after watching a movie. Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've always had a love-hate relationship with Lars von Trier movies, and that ambivalency was thrown into sharp relief while watching Antichrist, which is his most provocative, most moving, most ludicrous, most gorgeous, and most maddening film yet. That bastard has made something, that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites
u2roolz Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 WOW!!! Have the Coen Bros. NEVER missed a beat?! I just came back from this and I'm going to dig around on here. I remember seeing a small discussion either in this thread or somewhere else. But yeah they love to put their lead character through misery. Edit: Found it! I'm wondering if mpolak, beltmann, & myself all laughed at the same scene? Did it involve a character in a canoe? Anyways, I like beltmann's point that he made. I wonder if he has any more thoughts on the film. My friends seem to be avoiding these types of films lately. Not sure why? Between this and The Box, I'm pretty upset that I didn't see it with anyone. I can only discuss it on here or read IMDB. Link to post Share on other sites
tugmoose Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Pre-roid Bruce singing "Racing In The Street" wearing a wife beater. Kinda embarrassing. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Probably the best film about skiing ever, though the category is extremely slim. Redford is well suited as the cocky, self-centered American skier rising up the ranks of the international circuit. The film does a good job of capturing the fleeting nature of stardom in the sports world. Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 ^^^ Great film!!! NP: In honor of Jean-Luc Godard's 80th birthday! Link to post Share on other sites
oatmealblizzard Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Tyson Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 Love this film! Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Wow, I haven’t watched such a deeply affecting movie in quite awhile. I’m still processing it this morning, and can’t quite shake its existential chill – what a great, unassuming flick. Rockwell gives one of the finest, human, nuanced performances of the year, and I would be shocked (though I shouldn’t be) if is not nominated in the best actor category. Link to post Share on other sites
RainDogToo Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^^^ I've been wanting to see that. Damn good film! Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Watched Once again last night. As the great Biz Markie said, "yeah, you can't front on that." Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Wow, I haven’t watched such a deeply affecting movie in quite awhile. I’m still processing it this morning, and can’t quite shake its existential chill – what a great, unassuming flick. Rockwell gives one of the finest, human, nuanced performances of the year, and I would be shocked (though I shouldn’t be) if is not nominated in the best actor category.This was my favorite film of the year (followed closely by Star Trek ) Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I just finished watching One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. I have not watched this in probably 20 years. A great movie, but that goes without saying. Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 The Immortal (1970)Harry O (1974)Gemini Man (1976) Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Watched Away We Go through Netflix last night and loved it. Watched Brothers at the theater last weekend and it was excellent. Best movie I've seen this year. Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Some really great artists and performances in this documentary. Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 My favorite Xmas movie Link to post Share on other sites
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