tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post7422322279849093941..comments2024-03-28T06:14:54.076-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: the Directors: Richard LinklaterAlex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11672614322577720152015-01-20T11:43:35.832-05:002015-01-20T11:43:35.832-05:00A spiritual sequel is something the lives in the s...A spiritual sequel is something the lives in the same realm as the previous film. It may not have any of the same characters, but it exists in the same world as the previous film. Many have argued that every Quentin Tarantino film is a spiritual sequel (or prequel) to all of his other films. So, basically, I think That's What I'm Talking About will feel A LOT like Dazed an Confused and nothing like, say, Before Sunset. Hope that makes sense.<br /><br />I should give School of Rock another watch. I'm due to check it out again.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-37631714026698445032015-01-18T05:26:34.183-05:002015-01-18T05:26:34.183-05:00There's a tricky think. I <3 School of Rock...There's a tricky think. I <3 School of Rock. Because is my first Linklater film that I saw, I'm a big fan of Jack Black and I love rock. First time I saw it, it was fantastic. Hilarious, funny and full of great moments. The second time wasn't so great and I saw the bad things in it. But the third time was really great. Then I saw the Before trilogy and it was fantastic. The first it was a romantic film that I adore, the second was better having the same vibe but being a little different, the third one is brilliant, a absolute masterpiece. My problem is that I'm not sure which is better because all three are so good. Boyhood is a good movie. I like it but I don't love it. It's very good and a great experience but I can't love a film with nothing special. All is great but nothing that can stood out for me. What do you think about the idea of making That’s What I’m Talking About? I don't get, what IS a spiritual sequel?<br />My ratings:<br />Before Sunset- A+<br />Before Midnight- A+<br />Before Sunrise- A<br />School of Rock- A-<br />Boyhood- AAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-23549386903223273842013-06-10T11:31:41.503-04:002013-06-10T11:31:41.503-04:00This is awesome, love how in line we are with his ...This is awesome, love how in line we are with his flicks. While I never encourage bashing of a movie, I am glad that there is apparently one other person who doesn't absolutely love School of Rock. Either way, given your grades, I really think you'll Tape. It's amazing.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-50769324614645264932013-06-10T01:13:51.623-04:002013-06-10T01:13:51.623-04:00Oh hell yeah. I haven't seen everything Linkla...Oh hell yeah. I haven't seen everything Linklater has done, but I'm a big fan of most of what I've seen. My ratings:<br /><br />Slacker - A<br />Dazed and Confused - A+<br />Before Sunrise - A<br />School of Rock - D<br />Before Sunset - A+<br />Bernie - B+<br />Before Midnight - A<br /><br />I also saw Waking Life a while back but I was in no condition to properly appreciate it. :D Would like to give School of Rock another shot someday, but yeah, it may be too "Jack Black" for me. Will check out Tape ASAP.Erichttp://twscritic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-78861004227527359842013-06-04T20:59:09.209-04:002013-06-04T20:59:09.209-04:00I LOVE those two movies. Interesting that all of m...I LOVE those two movies. Interesting that all of my masterful picks more or less take place in real time. Hmmm.<br /><br />I remember reading about Boyhood when he had finished the first year of filming. What dedication. So excited for that one.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62957360799624519702013-06-04T20:55:04.487-04:002013-06-04T20:55:04.487-04:00I love that you included Before Sunset and Tape un...I love that you included Before Sunset and Tape under "masterful". Those are two brilliant little films. I've got some catching up to do, as I've seen just over half of these.<br /><br />I've been curious about Boyhood for some time. Can't wait to finally see it in a couple of years!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11398493536984245922013-06-04T20:09:14.159-04:002013-06-04T20:09:14.159-04:00Thanks man! Can't wait to hear what you think ...Thanks man! Can't wait to hear what you think of Before Midnight. It's just perfect. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-68749037890019303182013-06-04T19:56:14.818-04:002013-06-04T19:56:14.818-04:00The man's managed to woo me while having seen ...The man's managed to woo me while having seen only three of his films. And they're all A level -- Before Sunrise (A+), Before Sunset (A), Dazed And Confused (A). Great job cataloging his career. I really cannot wait for Boyhood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02731135068727753624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-55308278417478633932013-06-04T18:39:14.752-04:002013-06-04T18:39:14.752-04:00Another Tape fan. Dig it.
You know, I actually ga...Another Tape fan. Dig it.<br /><br />You know, I actually gave Fast Food Nation another go for this post, and I found myself liking it a little better. Not much, but a little.<br /><br />Fortunately, I successfully avoided the Before Midnight trailer. But I did watch it after I saw the flick, and yeah, definite bummer. But I guess they have to market it somehow, you know? At the screening I attended, I could tell there were several people in the audience who had not seen the first two. Which is odd but kind of awesome. I guess they liked the trailer...?Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62905111310365532972013-06-04T18:26:14.443-04:002013-06-04T18:26:14.443-04:00Great post, and nice to see someone else appreciat...Great post, and nice to see someone else appreciating Tape. He's easily one of my favourite directors and the only of his films I've got left to see is Me and Orson Welles.<br /><br />I'd say Fast Food Nation is easily his worst film though, I didn't enjoy a single moment of it.<br />Top 5 for me would probably be:<br />1-3. Before Sunrise/Sunset/Midnight<br />4. Waking Life<br />5. Dazed and Confused<br /><br />Before Midnight was so perfect, I really hate the trailers though, the surprises in the exposition of the opening few minutes were so perfect and if you've seen the trailer I'm guessing that it really takes away from it.Matt McGrathhttps://twitter.com/#!/mttmcgrthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-21330251737116687952013-06-04T12:27:33.704-04:002013-06-04T12:27:33.704-04:00My dear, you must (must, must) watch the Before fi...My dear, you must (must, must) watch the Before films. Just, trust me. You'll love them. Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-70037828600072035082013-06-04T12:26:58.277-04:002013-06-04T12:26:58.277-04:00Before Midnight is... just... wow. I hope you like...Before Midnight is... just... wow. I hope you like that one. Tape is currently on Netflix Instant if you have that. Glad you're a fan!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11037723058864868692013-06-04T12:26:20.276-04:002013-06-04T12:26:20.276-04:00Thanks Jason! Another Tape fan - yes!
Okay, you&#...Thanks Jason! Another Tape fan - yes!<br /><br />Okay, you're justification of SoR just sold me. I need to rewatch that ASAP.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-31140882018401418232013-06-04T12:25:28.818-04:002013-06-04T12:25:28.818-04:00The Before series is remarkable, definitely get ah...The Before series is remarkable, definitely get ahold of them as soon as you can. If you're a Jack Black fan, I think you'll really enjoy Bernie. Easily the best performance I've seen him give.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-17854137114942409952013-06-04T12:24:25.511-04:002013-06-04T12:24:25.511-04:00Your reasonings behind why you dislike those films...Your reasonings behind why you dislike those films are priceless. You had me cracking up. And hey, we like what we like. Bad News Bears seems like the biggest miss to me. I really don't understand what motivated him to make that one. Money, I suppose...Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-38369766685249194072013-06-04T12:22:45.490-04:002013-06-04T12:22:45.490-04:00Tape rocks! I had no idea Sunrise was in your Top ...Tape rocks! I had no idea Sunrise was in your Top 5 of All Time. What else is there? Million Dollar Baby, The Last of the Mohicans, something with Malin Akerman....?<br /><br />I do think SoR is good for what it is. I guess I've just never viewed it as more than a family flick with rock music. Which, again, is okay.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59596223778669784892013-06-04T12:20:57.017-04:002013-06-04T12:20:57.017-04:00Dazed is just brilliant. It speaks so well to the ...Dazed is just brilliant. It speaks so well to the time in which it depicts. Man, if you're a Linklater fan, Slacker is a must. So many aspects of his later films can be found in that one.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-19145194554043416592013-06-04T12:19:45.758-04:002013-06-04T12:19:45.758-04:00Yeah I understand what you mean. Look forward to y...Yeah I understand what you mean. Look forward to your new reviews!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-73316067882301376692013-06-04T12:19:19.024-04:002013-06-04T12:19:19.024-04:00I have heard of Everyday, but have never been able...I have heard of Everyday, but have never been able to watch it Bummer that it's just okay. I was kind of curious about it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-8808327313433727982013-06-04T11:58:00.600-04:002013-06-04T11:58:00.600-04:00Ugh! Slacker *or* TapeUgh! Slacker *or* TapeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-42547872154998635212013-06-04T11:56:55.508-04:002013-06-04T11:56:55.508-04:00Before Sunrise and Before Sunset have been on my &...Before Sunrise and Before Sunset have been on my "to watch" list for ages. I'd never heard of Slacker of Tape, but you've definitely got me intrigued. Adding them to the list as we speak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-62275427000590315512013-06-04T11:27:59.260-04:002013-06-04T11:27:59.260-04:00Definitely let me know what your thoughts are if t...Definitely let me know what your thoughts are if they change whenever you get around to watching School of Rock again man! I can definitely get why you'd view it more as a Black film than a Linklater film, I guess I've just never had that problem with that film. I'm probably gonna catch Before Midnight some time this weekend (so looking forward to that!). <br />Have you seen/heard of Michael Winterbottom's tv film Everyday? From what I heard about it, it seems to have been filmed in a similar way to Boyhood (though over a shorter span of time - I think this was like 5-6 years). I didn't really think it was anything great, just interested to know if you have seen it/heard about it. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-14068246160743195782013-06-04T10:26:50.668-04:002013-06-04T10:26:50.668-04:00Nice post. Linklater is a great director and so ve...Nice post. Linklater is a great director and so versatile. My favourites would definitely be Dazed and Confused and School of Rock. Still need to see more of his films (like Tape, Before Midnight and A Scanner Darkly).Shane Slaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527212913193906828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-58735348718448180022013-06-04T07:22:41.680-04:002013-06-04T07:22:41.680-04:00Great Great job with this post Alex. I love each ...Great Great job with this post Alex. I love each and everyone of his flicks, and I love what you wrote about Tape. That is a brilliant movie that a lot of people havent seen. I loved School of Rock and I dont think it would have been as good without Linklater behind the camera. If it was someone else the movie would have been very cliche and generic. He gave it some lifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174093530239310598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-59563381494035817072013-06-04T06:41:21.365-04:002013-06-04T06:41:21.365-04:00I actually think School of Rock is one of the good...I actually think School of Rock is one of the good comedies out there.. But then again, kids make everything a bit better. Surprisingly the only movie I don't hate Jack Black next to The Holiday.. but I haven't seen Bernie yet. Also, the Sunset movies have been on my to-watch list for the longest time. I should really watch those two.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com