tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post2898784580732374001..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: The CanyonsAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-26697277041177457692013-08-15T20:43:39.805-04:002013-08-15T20:43:39.805-04:00Ha, I meant where has this very convincing creepy ...Ha, I meant where has this very convincing creepy version of Christian been. Not Deen in general. <br /><br />Glad you've never been a Lohan hater either. I don't agree with some of her life choices, but I've always rooted for her success. If nothing else, I hope The Canyons can somehow jump start her career. We'll see.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73583644338666857132013-08-15T18:06:34.016-04:002013-08-15T18:06:34.016-04:00For what it's worth, I think Lindsay Lohan'...For what it's worth, I think Lindsay Lohan's best performance was in Georgia's Rule.. I can't help to like her in that.. I can't help to like the movie as well. I've never been Lohan's hater, I just hate her decisions in life which have downgraded her roles in Hollywood. Amongst the Disney chicks, she isn't a bad actress.. she just gets bad roles due to her real life persona.<br /><br />And an answer to your question: “Oh, wow, where has this guy been?” - in porn, honey.. in porn. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28751967786602681772013-08-11T13:27:51.224-04:002013-08-11T13:27:51.224-04:00I'm glad you were able to appreciate certain a...I'm glad you were able to appreciate certain aspects of it, namely the look of the film and Brooks' performance. I've heard rumors of Ellis and Noe working together, but man, if that is true, how cool could that be?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70428136491046991112013-08-10T23:13:29.651-04:002013-08-10T23:13:29.651-04:00Well, I just finished watching it and it wasn'...Well, I just finished watching it and it wasn't as terrible as I thought it would be (though that isn't exactly saying much). You were correct, the cinematography was the highlight of the entire thing and it doesn't look like it was shot for the budget it was. Deen wasn't as bad as I thought either, he was passable, I guess; but as you said Amanda Brooks was the best one in here. <br />Hopefully Ellis' team up with Gaspar Noe will produce better results. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41338602448291916882013-08-08T14:47:22.850-04:002013-08-08T14:47:22.850-04:00A lot of people saw that Times article as bad, but...A lot of people saw that Times article as bad, but I dunno, Schrader said it was mostly accurate, so there's that. I'd be interested to hear your take on this one, for sure.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59672280684800850222013-08-08T14:46:17.317-04:002013-08-08T14:46:17.317-04:00Thanks man! I set it up that way because I really ...Thanks man! I set it up that way because I really did want it to be good. I had nothing but hopeful intentions, but sadly, those were squashed almost immediately. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76172928918713721152013-08-07T16:57:06.303-04:002013-08-07T16:57:06.303-04:00I read that article you linked here and it's a...I read that article you linked here and it's actually one of the more positives articles I read on this one, at least they had some good things to say about Lohan. <br /><br />I'll probably see this soon, the story seems interesting but Ellis's ridiculous tweets really seem to indicate he has lost it completely so I'm not surprised he himself wanted Deen to star in the movie so bad.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7240838394821312362013-08-07T02:58:42.438-04:002013-08-07T02:58:42.438-04:00Awesome read Alex, you had really set it up in tha...Awesome read Alex, you had really set it up in that I thought it might actually be good! Glad to see you had an open, positive view going into it, gave it every chance, alas, it mustn't be very good and I don't have any motivation to see it myself.<br /><br />I did go and watch the clips of Lindsay online though, because why not. Hahaha.Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89035325245105563372013-08-06T21:03:40.364-04:002013-08-06T21:03:40.364-04:00Oh I'll always love Schrader and Ellis, no dou...Oh I'll always love Schrader and Ellis, no doubt. A worthy experiment, but definitely a failed one in my eyes. I'm curious to hear your take.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38610754572873059762013-08-06T21:02:33.899-04:002013-08-06T21:02:33.899-04:00I did appreciate their intentions, but yeah, the f...I did appreciate their intentions, but yeah, the final result left me completely bored. I didn't fully hate it either, but I doubt I'll ever have a reason to watch it again.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-1041349740124481512013-08-06T21:00:19.330-04:002013-08-06T21:00:19.330-04:00It is odd that she has seemingly abandoned the gen...It is odd that she has seemingly abandoned the genre that made her. I appreciate that she wanted to shift her career to be "taken seriously" but it obviously isn't fully working. I don't know if she'll ever outlive her infamy. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-79110633335243927482013-08-06T20:58:58.230-04:002013-08-06T20:58:58.230-04:00I liked your review a lot. And I agree with you, I...I liked your review a lot. And I agree with you, I think most people considered the film DOA once Deen and Lohan were cast, and that does indeed make for an unfounded review. Glad we agree than Funk was shit though.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83330060089506774382013-08-06T13:27:52.068-04:002013-08-06T13:27:52.068-04:00Things don't work out, sometimes fantastically...Things don't work out, sometimes fantastically, but I commend you for not letting that dampen your enthusiasm for those involved.<br /><br />I'm not particularly rooting for (or against) any one - not sure if that will enhance or detract from the experience. We'll see...m.brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457418128925003938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-54707821371255610672013-08-05T14:15:21.611-04:002013-08-05T14:15:21.611-04:00There are plenty of ideas that Ellis' screenpl...There are plenty of ideas that Ellis' screenplay likes to toy around with, but never do anything with. It only preaches to us as if he and Schrader had nowhere else to bitch about the current-state of cinemas, and decided to take up an-hour-and-a-half of our lives to do so. I didn't hate it, but it did feel a bit ugly, and not in the way they were going for either. Good review Alex.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-72639960734402825632013-08-05T09:00:21.508-04:002013-08-05T09:00:21.508-04:00What I don't understand is why Lindsay's t...What I don't understand is why Lindsay's team keep getting her to do these 'dramatic' films when she's a comedy actress. If you look at her earlier stuff (Mean Girls, Freaky Friday, Parent Trap), it's all comedy and that's where she shines most. She's got great comedic timing (well, in my opinion) and she should therefore start looking at comedy scripts instead. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-25968758977415041572013-08-05T00:26:48.105-04:002013-08-05T00:26:48.105-04:00I actually really liked the film, although it'...I actually really liked the film, although it's cold indeed. It's just so...modern. Weird. Your review touches on most of the reasons why I can see someone might not like it. I wrote my own one here, which seemed to come out as an massive diatribe against the people whose criticisms I think are somewhat unfounded;<br /><br />http://adventuresofasuburbanstreetposse.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/film-review-canyons-paul-schrader-2013.html<br /><br />Nolan Funk is pretty shit, isn't he? I remember one scene where he's walking along swinging his shoulders in these huge movements and it just looks fucking ridiculous.Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963537284814153368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59553248440288210412013-08-04T23:54:50.880-04:002013-08-04T23:54:50.880-04:00I actually linked that article in my review. Inter...I actually linked that article in my review. Interesting read indeed. In addition to Conquest of the Useless, My Best Fiend is basically a documentary dedicated to the Herzog/Kinski feud. Great flick.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28608133415764528232013-08-04T23:20:03.094-04:002013-08-04T23:20:03.094-04:00I suggest Conquest of the Useless, by Werner Herzo...I suggest Conquest of the Useless, by Werner Herzog. It's a compilation of his diaries during the making of Fitzcarraldo. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6949092828130304032013-08-04T23:06:24.701-04:002013-08-04T23:06:24.701-04:00I've read that piece. It's fucking entert...I've read that piece. It's fucking entertaining. I love those behind-the-scenes stories. I wish the books about the making of <i>Heaven's Gate</i>, <i>Brazil</i>, and <i>Bonfire of the Vanities</i> are still available. I would love to read those books.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-36311204387591368292013-08-04T22:50:36.220-04:002013-08-04T22:50:36.220-04:00http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/magazine/here-is...http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/13/magazine/here-is-what-happens-when-you-cast-lindsay-lohan-in-your-movie.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0&_r=0<br /><br />In-depth article about the making of this film, thought it might interest you. Whole thing was an absolute sham, brought out the worst in every one of its participants. Looks like the end result wasn't worth it either. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11381351978877147992013-08-04T21:06:01.966-04:002013-08-04T21:06:01.966-04:00Yeah that really was a bizarre claim. Schrader is ...Yeah that really was a bizarre claim. Schrader is obviously someone who speaks his mind, but that Monroe comparison threw me for a loop. I wanted Lohan to shine here, sadly... no.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-45648550544035609192013-08-04T21:03:30.437-04:002013-08-04T21:03:30.437-04:00Thanks man. Yeah, it would be wise to not expect t...Thanks man. Yeah, it would be wise to not expect too much, but maybe you'll have fun with it. Brooks is definitely solid. She saved me from totally panning the flick.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24867948228084976712013-08-04T21:02:45.946-04:002013-08-04T21:02:45.946-04:00Ha, thanks man! Okay, first off, that clip of Deen...Ha, thanks man! Okay, first off, that clip of Deen and Lohan that you're talking about (the one where he pushes her around and screams at her) is arguably the best acted scene of the film. So basically, the movie doesn't get stronger than that.<br /><br />Van Sant is good... for the 2 minutes he's on screen :\Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8477567686494632532013-08-04T20:57:38.096-04:002013-08-04T20:57:38.096-04:00I never like to root against someone like Paul Sch...I never like to root against someone like Paul Schrader but the fact that he compared Lindsay Lohan to Marilyn Monroe made me lose some respect for him. Lohan is no Marilyn Monroe. Not in acting skills, charm, or notoriety. Plus, I've kind of had it with Lohan and her bullshit antics as she's just some spoiled, washed-up starlet who should be in prison right now for all of her crap and serve 7 years so we wouldn't have to hear from her for a while as well as those claims that it wasn't her fault. thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15896191208230420252013-08-04T20:54:05.880-04:002013-08-04T20:54:05.880-04:00Great review. I've been curious about this sin...Great review. I've been curious about this since the trailer was released, but I wasn't expecting much. Can't wait to see it for Amanda Brooks' performance, though.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.com