tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post4853380475732859004..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Django UnchainedAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4410718600312734802014-12-14T17:18:18.503-05:002014-12-14T17:18:18.503-05:00I think I like the film a little more than you, bu...I think I like the film a little more than you, but I see where you're coming from with the editing. It's not edited like a typical QT film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55124130386168322172014-12-14T08:47:23.422-05:002014-12-14T08:47:23.422-05:00Django Unchained...great western. Weak Tarantino f...Django Unchained...great western. Weak Tarantino film. The editing is very bad. I can't stand this kind of editing. The film itself wouldn't be as great as it is witout Christoph Waltz in it. For me this is a Tarantino film not as good others. But still this film, at least, is the best of 2012. Why? <br />"I like the way you die, boy." Exactly.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64809412842441049122013-01-24T17:40:15.157-05:002013-01-24T17:40:15.157-05:00I've heard QT say there are two types of viole...I've heard QT say there are two types of violence in the movie: the slave violence (the whipping, the dogs, the mandingo fight) and there's Django's violence, which is like Candie's sister getting blown the fuck away. I love that he feels it's appropriate to make room for both.<br /><br />And yeah, I'm willing to forgive the indulgence. But let's stay off the screen for now, QT.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-7816723451610507882013-01-24T17:36:07.987-05:002013-01-24T17:36:07.987-05:00You're right, great use of 'acutely'. ...You're right, great use of 'acutely'. An example for me is when Django blows away Candie's sister. It's a pistol shot from above right, and really, she should just drop to the floor. Instead, she goes flying through mid-air out of screen, as if she's been shot by ten cannons! Great theatricality from a man who, as you put it, wants to entertain.<br /><br />Yep, I seem to recall reading you thoughts on QT's acting somewhere on here, and I've largely agreed. It was certainly a distraction in Django, but it was his way of paying homage to his long-held love for Australian 70's cinema, so we can at least forgive him the indulgence.Cam Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31709001509175744522013-01-24T17:19:23.699-05:002013-01-24T17:19:23.699-05:00This is awesome man, so glad you loved this one.
...This is awesome man, so glad you loved this one.<br /><br />"But the beauty of Tarantino is that you never forget you're watching a good old-fashioned 'movie'"... EXACTLY. He wants you to be acutely aware of that, always.<br /><br />I've been a rather big supporter for QT's acting work in the past. It's slight and silly, but he's always managed to crack me up (The Rapist in Planet Terror... jesus). But sadly, I agree with you on his role here. It was more of a distraction that anything else.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-84024615875492675232013-01-24T17:04:22.355-05:002013-01-24T17:04:22.355-05:00This was released in Australia yesterday, so I saw...This was released in Australia yesterday, so I saw it immediately. If only life wasn't in the way so I could see it again and again!<br /><br />QT creates such rich characters, and the actors invariably respond by giving close to career best performances.<br /><br />Waltz was perfect, Leo was amazing for his subtle work as much as the scenery-chewing, while Foxx was the glue that held it all together.<br /><br />I love a film that goes for gritty realism as much as the next person, but the beauty of Tarantino is that you never forget you're watching a good old-fashioned 'movie'.<br /><br />There were minor glitches for me - QT casting himself as an Aussie was a mis-step, and that entire scene didn't quite gel, while the Jonah Hill scene felt imported from another film. But even with the misfires, it's never less than engrossing.<br /><br />In summary, it wasn't perfect, but damn it was close to it.Cam Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15010110873218741222013-01-09T11:44:58.263-05:002013-01-09T11:44:58.263-05:00Yeah, you're right. I'm trying to think wh...Yeah, you're right. I'm trying to think who'd I'd love to have nab Supporting Actor this year...guess I'll have to wait for the noms tomorrow.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-12217456429107769892013-01-09T11:41:31.141-05:002013-01-09T11:41:31.141-05:00I think the only reason I'm not rooting for Wa...I think the only reason I'm not rooting for Waltz to actually win for this is because he already has an Oscar and there is no way Academy will award him again so soon :(s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-60867448012825774812013-01-09T10:54:46.071-05:002013-01-09T10:54:46.071-05:00Honestly, by this point, I've heard so much ab...Honestly, by this point, I've heard so much about the casting of Django, that I don't even know what to believe. I recently saw QT on Charlie Rose and he said that while he considered many, once he met Foxx, everything clicked into place. Sorry you didn't dig his work, I thought he was rather remarkable, but either way, Leo, Waltz and Jackson killed it.<br /><br />I don't know who's better either... that's some of the finest work Leo has ever done, and Waltz was just so... Waltz. Great work there.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89675479343320488132013-01-09T10:13:57.241-05:002013-01-09T10:13:57.241-05:00Nice man. And yeah... wow, indeed.Nice man. And yeah... wow, indeed.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-30338362991726714952013-01-08T21:24:41.289-05:002013-01-08T21:24:41.289-05:00Finally saw it. Wow.Finally saw it. Wow.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28966941937073277042013-01-08T21:04:10.389-05:002013-01-08T21:04:10.389-05:00I gave the movie strong 8. It was great when Waltz...I gave the movie strong 8. It was great when Waltz, Leo and Jackson were on screen but I was disappointed with the casting of Foxx. The film fell apart for me in 3rd act except for shoot outs. Django was the weakest of QT protagonists for me - I read QT wanted to cast Elba but decided not to because Elba....is British. I'm quite appalled by his reasoning especially since with Elba this film could have been up there with Ingloriuous Basterds as QT's second best.<br /><br />I still can't decide whether I like Leo or Walt'z work better. They were both so incredible.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50927265672192966212013-01-07T10:18:02.856-05:002013-01-07T10:18:02.856-05:00I really hope you like this one! An Oscar for DiCa...I really hope you like this one! An Oscar for DiCaprio here is something I am completely for. He is remarkable. And yeah, nothing against Arkin, but his praise for Argo is something I'm not fully understanding. I mean... what did he do there?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-48885049649900537832013-01-06T04:46:39.369-05:002013-01-06T04:46:39.369-05:00I can't wait to see it, it's going to come...I can't wait to see it, it's going to come out in cinemas soon here. As cheesy as it sounds, I am rooting for an Oscar for poor Leonardo DiCaprio, he's been desperate for one for such a long time, I think it's his time! And I'm sure he deserves it more than Alan Arkin (actually, if Arkin wins anything big I will be furious)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18333927581755884053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38011659832331288742013-01-04T12:02:42.070-05:002013-01-04T12:02:42.070-05:00Thanks man. It's a great, great film.Thanks man. It's a great, great film.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-87398107890946601272013-01-04T10:55:01.788-05:002013-01-04T10:55:01.788-05:00Excellent post, I really need to see this. Excellent post, I really need to see this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59327755773618002552013-01-03T16:49:44.898-05:002013-01-03T16:49:44.898-05:00Hell yeah man! Great comment here, one I couldn...Hell yeah man! Great comment here, one I couldn't agree more with. You pointed out exactly why I don't understand the main criticism against this film (which is QT's oft use of the n-word)... botton line, the dude made a slavery film like no other. In all its grittiness, he's released something painful and real. It's a goddamn fine accomplishment, and yes, a perfect way to end the year.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-75831512513368679082013-01-03T16:20:29.647-05:002013-01-03T16:20:29.647-05:00Funny, tense, non-PC, and wholly original what mor...Funny, tense, non-PC, and wholly original what more could I ask from a Tarantino outing? What struck me most was how Slavery was depicted, I don't think there has ever been a film that portrays just how that dark spot on America's history was not just man's inhumanity to man, but an institution, from top to bottom, that continually warped the minds of Master and Slave alike. To the point where fighting the bloodiest war on American soil became the only option to remove it. Aside from that Foxx gets the role of his career, DiCaprio finally gets to cut lose in a role, Waltz has become an automatic watch for me and Jackson just makes the role his own. A spectacular bloody way to end a great 2012 movie season. Jeffhttp://cityuponahillmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-72027636157056403692013-01-03T09:28:55.057-05:002013-01-03T09:28:55.057-05:00Thanks man! What's funny about the Oscars is t...Thanks man! What's funny about the Oscars is that it's going to be another Bigelow vs. QT affair. Or rather, Mark Boal vs. QT. Both will be the frontrunners for Original Screenplay, I think. But we shall see!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64835459320443098872013-01-03T09:26:00.367-05:002013-01-03T09:26:00.367-05:00Hell yeah man. Waltz just killed it here. That who...Hell yeah man. Waltz just killed it here. That whole hand shaking bit toward the end... it was just devastating to watch. I knew where it was going, but goddamn, both those actors crushed it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-76541294598161801362013-01-03T09:24:54.945-05:002013-01-03T09:24:54.945-05:00No doubt! Glad you dug the movie!No doubt! Glad you dug the movie!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-22951429474814449232013-01-03T09:24:41.236-05:002013-01-03T09:24:41.236-05:00Aw thanks so much!
You know, I have to hand it to...Aw thanks so much!<br /><br />You know, I have to hand it to QT, he's been getting so much shit for his characters using the n-word in this movie (a word that I detest, but, in the context of this film, is historically accurate), and instead of telling those people off, he's taking the humble route. For instance, if I were him, I'd definitely blast my critics and ask them how many times they've seen an Uncle Tom like Jackson's character portrayed in film? Django Unchained really does do the holocaust of slavery justice. It doesn't turn its back on it at all. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14784880447697421812013-01-03T09:20:13.589-05:002013-01-03T09:20:13.589-05:00Ha, it's a damn fine film, my friend. Definite...Ha, it's a damn fine film, my friend. Definitely in my Top 5 of the year. A fantastic achievement. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21573995874343277492013-01-03T09:19:45.592-05:002013-01-03T09:19:45.592-05:00Ha. Keep on pushin', my friend. You'll see...Ha. Keep on pushin', my friend. You'll see it soon enough!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23987647006982585972013-01-03T09:18:56.769-05:002013-01-03T09:18:56.769-05:00Well hey, free tickets certainly aren't a bad ...Well hey, free tickets certainly aren't a bad thing, but still, shit like that completely takes you out of the movie, which is a damn shame.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com