tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7263331235937727967..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Movie Confessions BlogathonAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37028193549884061442014-12-23T14:36:57.298-05:002014-12-23T14:36:57.298-05:00I have now, yep. All very very good.I have now, yep. All very very good.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-34317118425850026752014-12-23T14:05:15.645-05:002014-12-23T14:05:15.645-05:00Did you saw The 39 Steps, The Lady Eve, Henry V, T...Did you saw The 39 Steps, The Lady Eve, Henry V, The Hidden Fortress, Andrei Rublev ? Because there were very great. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58395662722686098792012-08-02T08:12:34.811-04:002012-08-02T08:12:34.811-04:00It's definitely a great aspect about blogging,...It's definitely a great aspect about blogging, for sure!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-51583571350056421722012-08-02T04:22:10.981-04:002012-08-02T04:22:10.981-04:00It is a huge undertaking, but I know how much I li...It is a huge undertaking, but I know how much I like people commenting...it's the best thing about blogging, isn't it?<br /><br />You're welcome!Nostrahttp://www.myfilmviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58843971250052220002012-07-31T09:11:55.270-04:002012-07-31T09:11:55.270-04:00Let me just say, that is so kind and dedicated of ...Let me just say, that is so kind and dedicated of you to respond to everyone's post. Huge undertaking there, and it speaks highly of your character that you write back to everyone.<br /><br />Few things: Glad we agree on Greenberg, and why did you have to call me out about Twilight? Haha, just kidding... maybe.<br /><br />Thanks again for starting this incredible blogathon and leaving such an engaging comment here!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-18571749320637190172012-07-31T05:59:48.949-04:002012-07-31T05:59:48.949-04:00Thanks for the compliment. It's taking a lot o...Thanks for the compliment. It's taking a lot of time to read each and every entry (over 70 now), but since everyone put in the time to participate I want to comment properly.<br /><br />Have seen It's a Wonderful Life once and thought it was a great movie, but there are always these movies someone won't click with. Have had that with several movies in the IMDB top 250.<br /><br />Except for The 39 Steps I have seen none of the classic movies out of those ten :) 39 Steps was a enjoyable Hitcock movie...<br /><br />I like Will Ferrell, but since comedy is so personal I'm not surprised if someone doesn't think he's funny.<br /><br />Hahaha, if you like something it really can't be a guilty pleasure I guess! Guilty pleasure is really just a term for people who are afraid to admit they like something!<br /><br />Greenberg...I hoped I forgot all about it and then you mention it again ;) It was such a weird movie and I did not like it at all.<br /><br />Come one, you can admit you bought the Twilight Saga yourself ;) <br /><br />Nice setup! Still dream of one day having a cinema room (although I am happy with my current setup)Nostrahttp://www.myfilmviews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28539071440907196652012-07-27T14:55:33.173-04:002012-07-27T14:55:33.173-04:00Gahhh, okay, I promise to rewatch it soon and shar...Gahhh, okay, I promise to rewatch it soon and share my honest to god thoughts on it. For better or worse. Gonna check out your list now.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-12605910305584742012-07-27T11:45:49.530-04:002012-07-27T11:45:49.530-04:00IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is such a good movie! I ...IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE is such a good movie! I cannot believe how many people don't like it! Every Christmas I'm balling my eyes out over James Stewart! Here's my list - I'm sure I've transgressed, too...<br />http://thegreatkh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/movie-confessions-blogathon.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581509646636552299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-15368625812282127812012-07-26T12:12:11.916-04:002012-07-26T12:12:11.916-04:00I am definitely looking forward to The Hobbit, but...I am definitely looking forward to The Hobbit, but I can understand why not everyone likes these movies. I did see Man Without a Face many years ago, and I remember it being pretty good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83425792845814520242012-07-26T09:19:25.342-04:002012-07-26T09:19:25.342-04:00Awesome, I shall get to it in the next week. :)Awesome, I shall get to it in the next week. :)Alex Thomashttp://timeforafilm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88625449687036430582012-07-26T08:49:14.430-04:002012-07-26T08:49:14.430-04:00Honestly, in regards to Braveheart, my dislike for...Honestly, in regards to Braveheart, my dislike for it doesn't even touch on the historical inaccuracies. I really just don't give enough of a shit about it to care that much, you know? I actually like Gibson... sometimes. His Man Without a Face is by far the best film he's directed, and he's pretty good in it too. But yeah, I don't think he's a consistently good actor.<br /><br />LOTR are films I will never budge on - they simply are not for me. People are ecstatic that The Hobbit is being turned into three films, and that is good. I really am happy that fans are excited for the films, but I certainly won't be watching them. I find them all extremely incoherent and boring. Oh. Well.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62054755821173812532012-07-26T08:45:45.513-04:002012-07-26T08:45:45.513-04:00I think it may be time for me to give It's a W...I think it may be time for me to give It's a Wonderful Life another go. Might could change my perception on it. Maybe...<br /><br />I think the part about this post that has most stunned me is that others dislike Ferrell as much as I do. I am baffled by this.<br /><br />I have never touched a Twilight book, but I have seen all the films, and believe me, you are infinitely better off for staying as far away from them as possible.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91472400259930065802012-07-25T20:56:09.263-04:002012-07-25T20:56:09.263-04:00BTW, I just went back to read your "Films I H...BTW, I just went back to read your "Films I Hate That You Probably Love." I disagree with you on some of them, but I'm glad to find another person who thought Braveheart sucked. I never liked Mel Gibson, even years before he got bad press. In my opinion, the man can't act. And while I'm willing to grant some artistic license -- especially given that little is known about William Wallace's life, it was SO historically inaccurate that I was just shaking my head in bewilderment. But yes, some of the battle scenes were kind of cool.<br /><br />I really liked The Return of the King, but my brother-in-law complained that it was pretentious and the sentimental love between Sam and Frodo was way over the top. He was looking at those two hobbits and saying, "Get a room already!" *Laughing*Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-91281352018068434792012-07-25T20:49:11.056-04:002012-07-25T20:49:11.056-04:00Awww ... come on. Who doesn't like A Wonderful...Awww ... come on. Who doesn't like A Wonderful Life? That's like hating motherhood ... or puppies. What are you thinking? :-P<br /><br />Seriously, I enjoyed reading your responses. I love your sense of humor as well as your thoughts on movies. I agree with you on not seeing the appeal of Will Ferrell. Every time I see him onscreen, I just think "WHY?!?"<br /><br />No comment on your owning a Twilight movie, except that you're brave to confess that. :-P My daughter and I suffered through the first novel in the series, wanting to give it a fair chance. Based on that experience, we never went within a mile of any of the movie adaptations.Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28872300369983623172012-07-25T20:44:03.046-04:002012-07-25T20:44:03.046-04:00*Laughing**Laughing*Stephaniehttp://eclecticbooksandmovies.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33442747248934440772012-07-25T09:40:52.799-04:002012-07-25T09:40:52.799-04:00What you said about It's a Wonderful Life pret...What you said about It's a Wonderful Life pretty much exactly sums up my thoughts on it. I didn't think it was nearly as good as everyone made it out to me, but it is by no means bad.<br /><br />You're right, Twilight as a joke is no laughing matter. Is there a defriend button in real life? If only it were that easy.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52614751864274750582012-07-25T09:21:23.418-04:002012-07-25T09:21:23.418-04:00I liked It's a Wonderful Life when I finaly sa...I liked It's a Wonderful Life when I finaly saw it for the first time last year, but I don't feel any pressing urge to watch it again. I kind of avoided it for years, and when I saw it, I found it was not quite the film I was expecting it to be and not the film I suspect most people probably think it is. Whatever the sentimentality of the conclusion, it takes some unexpectedly heavy paths to get there.<br /><br />As for Rohmer, I've only seen one of his early shorts, which I found dull enough that I've never watched anything else by him. I probably should at some point.<br /><br />Also, friends don't buy friends Twilight, even as a joke.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-41864150540750604702012-07-25T09:12:22.775-04:002012-07-25T09:12:22.775-04:00Haha ahh Eclipse, the bane of my existence right t...Haha ahh Eclipse, the bane of my existence right there. I need to watch The Naked City really soon. Heard nothing but great things.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-86726407948963651352012-07-25T09:11:17.912-04:002012-07-25T09:11:17.912-04:00I use my VHS player maybe twice a year, but they a...I use my VHS player maybe twice a year, but they are occasions when there is no other way. No DVD, or internet stream... sometimes something is only available on VHS. Crazy.<br /><br />I love me some Jimmy Stewart, but the performances I enjoy most of his are contained in movies not directed by Capra. Oh well!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11148723581604863172012-07-25T09:09:28.283-04:002012-07-25T09:09:28.283-04:00I do need to crank Andrei and Berlin out sometime ...I do need to crank Andrei and Berlin out sometime soon. Just sit down and take it all in. Lengthy but yeah, I'm sure definitely worth it.<br /><br />CLIFFHANGER! FUCK YEAH!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-89260661536445385472012-07-25T09:07:39.311-04:002012-07-25T09:07:39.311-04:00YES!!! Dude, seriously, this is awesome. I thought...YES!!! Dude, seriously, this is awesome. I thought people were going to rip me a new one on here for not liking him. In complete shock.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-47387496880864271682012-07-25T09:06:52.568-04:002012-07-25T09:06:52.568-04:00Shit man, my friends want to kill me everytime Anc...Shit man, my friends want to kill me everytime Anchorman comes up in conversation. I hate everything about that movie. I really thought I was alone.<br /><br />Ahh The Help. I was indifferent about it the first time I watched it. Then after thinking on it for a week, I was like, "No, wait a minute, that movie was awful." Just my opinion but I can't say I don't take a certain satisfaction in you NOT liking it now haha.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-33821184342443646402012-07-25T09:03:53.012-04:002012-07-25T09:03:53.012-04:00Stranger than Fiction isn't a bad movie, and h...Stranger than Fiction isn't a bad movie, and he isn't bad in it, but he seemed to get a lot of praise simply because he tried something different. He's okay in it, but he didn't blow me away or anything.<br /><br />I seriously had no idea my home theater set up was so impressive. Ha, well, it works for me!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4667158418524573832012-07-25T09:00:03.067-04:002012-07-25T09:00:03.067-04:00I can't believe people dislike Ferrell as much...I can't believe people dislike Ferrell as much as me. I'm not one to vehemently hate on an actor, but I've just never understood that guy's appeal.<br /><br />It took me forever to find a director haha. But yeah, I could get down with some Rohmer sometime soon.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-88734645916326788002012-07-25T08:38:23.635-04:002012-07-25T08:38:23.635-04:00Nice! I love that people love this movie as much a...Nice! I love that people love this movie as much as me.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com