Are you bored at home, and need a movie idea? Looking for love in all the wrong films? Just want to bare witness to the pitifully polished and witty banter of a real movie dork?
If you'll indulge me, this idea of this thread is to basically act as a place where you can read up on some of my latest viewings each week, the likes of which I think my friends here at K.M.C. should give a chance! Of course, your feedback is always appreciated, given we can keep it civil, and the conversations on topic. Keep in mind, these aren't reviews.
My first submission, would be 1980's "Where the Buffalo Roam", starring Bill Murray, the companion movie to "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas".
"Where" is somewhat similar in premise as "Fear", where gonzo freelance journalist, and narcotic afficianado, Hunter S. Thompson is sent out to cover Super Bowl 6. Needless to say, his travels are the real story here.
If you enjoyed Johnny Depp's embodiment of the "Dr. Gonzo" character, I'm pretty sure you'll like this one. Though Murray doesn't portray him as neurotic and on edge, but he's still got the look, mannerism, and even voice down.
Simply put, It's a movie you more so experience, than really watch, but still alot of fun.
Rating: 4 out of 5. It feels a little dated, and it's reflected in the subject matter, and sometimes, I just didn't buy Murray's dialogue.
I'm sorry for going off topic, but I must say what a clever idea
Although I would like to see a thread where all members of KMC can exchange picks of the week for others to view, but still very original
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I'm going to comment whether he likes it or not (that is if there is something to comment about). I'm going to see if "Where the Buffalo Roam" is at my blockbuster now.
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Go for it, feedback is what's going to keep this thread going, in addition to my selection of titles. Just be sure to add your $1.00's worth, not just your run of the mill, $0.02 "This movie sucked" type remark.
That said..
I took in the original "Psycho" today, and while it doesn't qualify as a true "Cine-Pick", given I didn't like the movie, I felt I should share why.
The movie itself is basically about Norman Bates, procurer of the Bates Motel, and his inability to cope with [SPOILER - highlight to read]: his mothers death, so he basically dresses as her, and uses that as a means to kill people whom his mother wouldn't deem good enough for Norman.
It's billed as one of Hitchcock's finest, however it was about as sleep enducing as, say, the movie "Insomnia". Just a very basic, run of the mill thriller. While it may have been the rage in 1959, and inventive, it doesn't exactly stand the test of time. There were some neat camera tricks, and direction, but not enough to hook me. I only saw it so I could base an opinion.
2/5 from me, 1 star for being Hitchcock, 2 for nostalgia.
I'll be back this weekend, possible with "American Psycho" and "Donnie Brasco".
Last edited by Cory Chaos on Jul 17th, 2004 at 01:45 AM
I haven't seen this. Though I love Fear and Loathing, and Bill Murray, so I'll be sure to lookout for it.
Donnie Brasco is great: Pacino; Masden; Depp.
This Saturday I took in "American Psycho", starring the newest Batman to be, Christian Bale.
The movie is a period film, set in the 80's Wall Street boom, focusing on one metrosexual NYSE hot shot, Patrick Bat(e)man. On the surface, Patrick appears to be a well kept, sharp tongued, 27 year old, but on the inside, he's a whole other person.
Driven by his desire to be number 1 in the office, his inner drive is that of rage, jealousy, hatred, and personal anguish. All of which leads him to kill...[SPOILER - highlight to read]: ..or atleast, make him think he has killed.
Christian Bale was awesome in his parody ridden portrayal of a New York Stock Exchange broker in the mid 80's, and his dialogue and delivery were tops. He nailed the stereotypical lingo, as well as the role of a raving psychotic when it called for such a performance.
If you have read the book, you'll agree that the movie doesn't do it justice. However, if this title is totally new to you, you'll find that Patrick's lifestyle is very enveloping, and you won't be able to distinguish reality from Bateman's paranoid delusions until it becomes abundantly (and hilariously) clear in the middle of the 3rd act. Which way does the story go, I'll never tell.
I was looking for something a little darker from the film, and there were some segments that just didn't flow with the movie, but not much of a distraction. Bale's performance alone is worth the rental, but avoid the Mila Kunis sequel.
That said, if you're looking for a dark comedy/thriller, "American Psycho" is a safe bet, with a personal 4/5 rating.
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yeah i also agree that the dialogue in psycho was intriuging, you know the guy is nits,but on some level you have to relate to him. The movie also had some new ways of giving us mayhem. The movie wasnt afraid to take a risk and be humorous at the same time
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Nope, won't be seeing "Catwoman", "Bourne Supremacy", or "I, Robot". In addition to being broke, "The Village" and "Manchurian Candidate" are out on the 30th.
So, anyone interested in seeing "American Psycho" or does it sound a little too weird? I'm shooting for lesser known titles in this thread.
That said, I'll have feedback on "Donnie Brasco" posted tomorrow, and Tuesday, I am taking in an Owen Wilson double feature in "The Big Bounce" and "Starsky and Hutch".
Stay tuned!
Last edited by Cory Chaos on Jul 19th, 2004 at 07:24 AM
My brother met Christian Bale at a bar down in Belize last year. He said that a few people were kind of hounding Christian and his girlfriend, treating them like they were celebrities, and kind of rubbed him the wrong way.
My brother has known who he was since Empire of the Sun, but talked to him like he didn't know who he was and then about an hour into talking to them he admitted that he really knew who he was the whole time.
Anyhow, to make a medium-length story short they ended up talking and hanging out for a few hours and Christian Bale ended up giving my brother his "hotmail" e-mail address before he left. They never e-mailed each other, but it's still a good story.
American Psycho was awesome, the ending was pretty confusing but all along I wanted....[SPOILER - highlight to read]: William Dafoe to catch Bale and end up killing him.
Alrighty. About 2 hours and 100 fuhgeddaboudits later, I finished up "Donnie Brasco"
The movie, set in 1978, is the real life story of undercover F.B.I. agent, Joey Pistone, and how he slithered his way into the mob family of Lefty Ruggiero. "Donnie Brasco", the supposed jeweler (jewel thief) was taken under Lefty's wing, and became one of the mobs most beloved wiseguys, but that didn't come without a price. This movie convincingly and beautifully encompasses Pistone's 6 year journey to the dark side and back, all for his work.
The whole cast was on point. Depp at the helm, Pacino, Madsen, Heche, and Bruno Kirby rounding out the stellar supporting crew. The mob characters were shifty, seedy, unrelentless, and untrusting. In other words, they were the embodiment of the word "gangster". That said, it's more than just a mob movie. It's character driven, and you actually feel for some of the people that are caught up in the mix.
It was fast paced, but very well scripted to where you understand the characters, their situations, and surroundings. Watching Pacino in his god given element, Depp, running the acting gambit in one movie, and Michael Madsen playing just a straight up badass, I'd highly recommend this one.
So, dipping my toes in the Godfather's pool, and watchin' some real Goodfellas at work for the first time, I'm giving this one a 4.5/5.
Rent it!
Last edited by Cory Chaos on Jul 20th, 2004 at 06:14 AM
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