tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post801734713380619091..comments2024-03-13T06:28:44.715-04:00Comments on And So It Begins...: Top 37 Things I Love About Somewhere (that no one talks about)Alex Withrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-4082860439562528132015-04-14T12:16:32.917-04:002015-04-14T12:16:32.917-04:00It definitely gets better for me every time.It definitely gets better for me every time.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-11949469780798973772015-04-13T16:23:55.622-04:002015-04-13T16:23:55.622-04:00I love this film after I just watched it. I should...I love this film after I just watched it. I should let it chill out a bit. Maybe I'll enjoy more next time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059813680559966539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49672306585905014792014-11-10T12:40:41.852-05:002014-11-10T12:40:41.852-05:00Thanks man! I'm still bummed that this film ne...Thanks man! I'm still bummed that this film never found an audience. I adore it.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69475155806824375212014-11-08T14:36:48.845-05:002014-11-08T14:36:48.845-05:00Brilliant post! Love this one too. It easily deser...Brilliant post! Love this one too. It easily deserved a handful of Oscar nods, and it's just behind Lost in Translation for me.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08596682195753811295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-49152155457499554362014-09-26T11:04:09.522-04:002014-09-26T11:04:09.522-04:00So glad you like it! That block of wood is so funn...So glad you like it! That block of wood is so funny and <i>so</i> Hollywood. Love that scene. "It wasn't even that good."Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-64447931412086770282014-09-26T08:43:35.659-04:002014-09-26T08:43:35.659-04:00I love this post. Though it is technically my leas...I love this post. Though it is technically my least favourite of Sofia Coppola's movies, it's still a perfect film. God, Elle Fanning is so gorgeous. Also haha I've never noticed the block of wood before.Nikhathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379713171889712078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52877877639092493182014-09-25T13:47:33.201-04:002014-09-25T13:47:33.201-04:00Thanks so much, Angela! I'm so happy you like ...Thanks so much, Angela! I'm so happy you like this film, one of my all-time favorites.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-43861428743385407562014-09-25T13:47:07.086-04:002014-09-25T13:47:07.086-04:00Thanks! I agree, a very simple and delicate film t...Thanks! I agree, a very simple and delicate film that speaks volumes. That guitar hero scene is a lot of fun too. Pontius is a riot.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52998582623730124172014-09-25T13:46:25.794-04:002014-09-25T13:46:25.794-04:00I'll admit, I've always loved this film, b...I'll admit, I've always loved this film, but after your post, I realized I <i>loved</i> this film. So thanks for that!<br /><br />I like that you can appreciate Somewhere without fully loving it. I agree, an action flick this ain't, but rather, a patient and honest character study.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52842497832201291952014-09-25T09:37:08.292-04:002014-09-25T09:37:08.292-04:00I absolutely adore this post. Thanks for reminding...I absolutely adore this post. Thanks for reminding me of those little special things about a great film. That's the thing about Coppola. The magic's in the detail, the power in the subtle. Angela Nitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165732456257972736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-39778532921683318352014-09-23T19:17:01.547-04:002014-09-23T19:17:01.547-04:00I love this post! I think this film really shows o...I love this post! I think this film really shows off Sofia's directing skills that are just mind-blowing. I love the scene guitar hero with Pontius, The Strokes montage, and the breakdowns. It's a really simple film, but still says a lot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615952399946413508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-32167650805844528172014-09-23T15:05:00.802-04:002014-09-23T15:05:00.802-04:00While I do not love this movie, I certainly never ...While I do not love this movie, I certainly never got the hate for it - everyone always whines and calls this movie boring. Action flick this ain't, but how could it be when the story is basically a character study. I was not bored watching the film at all and it was beautifully and patiently done, you could see how much thought Sofia put into this. <br /><br />I love your picks here, that montage with the pool and ping scene was so charming and Doriff was really amazing in the movie. Also my pleasure pairing this up with Earrings, I didn't even realize then how much you loved Somewhere, now I do :)s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13987831438787776712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-28863167686545535342014-09-23T12:26:36.114-04:002014-09-23T12:26:36.114-04:00Yeah, it definitely makes sense. It isn't a ve...Yeah, it definitely makes sense. It isn't a very accessible film, for a number of reasons. Really glad you dig Dorff's work in it though. I was so surprised this didn't launch him to A list status.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-90316429723866065882014-09-23T12:10:28.573-04:002014-09-23T12:10:28.573-04:00To be honest, I've never been the biggest fan ...To be honest, I've never been the biggest fan of this film but you have definitely pointed out some aspects of it that I do enjoy (as well as several that make me want to go back and re-watch it). Elle Fanning is fantastic in this role as you say and I agree 100% that Dorff should have gotten more notices for his performance. In fact, all the performances in this film are top notch now that I think about it. I also dig the dreamy approach to isolation that Sofia goes for, even if that's precisely the thing that turns the movie off for me - if that makes sense. maskofgojirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305737005899440472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69545533281362551172014-09-23T11:28:46.768-04:002014-09-23T11:28:46.768-04:00Thanks! I get that you don't dig the flick, bu...Thanks! I get that you don't dig the flick, but I'm glad you appreciate that aspect of it!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-71713663427451028212014-09-23T11:26:04.751-04:002014-09-23T11:26:04.751-04:00This comment rocks - thanks so much man! So happy ...This comment rocks - thanks so much man! So happy this post is encouraging you to revisit Somewhere.<br /><br />I just hit you back on Twitter, but I am TOTALLY planning on posting one of these on The Game next Thursday or Friday. I'm choosing The Game because it crushed me when Fincher recently said he shouldn't have made that film. Such a bummer to hear stuff like that. And don't worry, señor Spike will not be overlooked!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-330098693233035962014-09-23T11:21:26.979-04:002014-09-23T11:21:26.979-04:00I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. It...I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. It's one of the best films about isolation that I've ever seen. So beautiful and sad.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-61598031003336644242014-09-23T11:21:02.844-04:002014-09-23T11:21:02.844-04:00SO refreshing. Honestly, filmmakers like Sofia are...SO refreshing. Honestly, filmmakers like Sofia are the ones who give me hope. They take they're time making films, and never have a lot of money to make them. But they're the ones I get excited for. I absolutely love her work, and only wish there were more similar films (and filmmakers) around!Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-6692576403846619472014-09-23T09:20:46.947-04:002014-09-23T09:20:46.947-04:00Great post! (as always) I didn't like this fil...Great post! (as always) I didn't like this film, it wasn't for me, but I absolutely agree with the way Cleo was introduced. That was perfect, she really was the bright spot of this film for me. Brittani Burnhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07975067259283007280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-24180222828216722692014-09-23T08:56:40.115-04:002014-09-23T08:56:40.115-04:00Here's why I love this series, Withrow: You ha...Here's why I love this series, Withrow: You have the ability sometimes to make me want to go back and rewatch movies I <b>know</b> I don't actually want to rewatch. This is stellar stuff man!<br /><br />Oh hey - can I make a request? in honour of GONE GIRL coming up in two weeks, think you might be able to do one of these for THE GAME? Make sure when you do you have a screencap of "that cameo in the lategoing that everyone forgets about...or never noticed in the first place" ;)Ryan McNeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440134802928893661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-82163389036148837792014-09-22T23:09:13.725-04:002014-09-22T23:09:13.725-04:00Hmm ... I guess I need to see this.Hmm ... I guess I need to see this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574641672605054506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-52905555405464632832014-09-22T23:00:53.000-04:002014-09-22T23:00:53.000-04:00Sofia is one of the most confident directors out t...Sofia is one of the most confident directors out there, and while my favourite will always be Lost in Translation, Somewhere is just as perfect. In the age where people go to see the fast-paced blockbusters (which isn't a bad thing, they're fun to watch), it's refreshing to see Sofia just take it slow and tell a story worth telling in a way that I've never seen before. Bravo.Aditya Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-69780323296671518642014-09-22T18:59:42.993-04:002014-09-22T18:59:42.993-04:00Yep, fully agree on all fronts. If her name is att...Yep, fully agree on all fronts. If her name is attached, I'm interested, period.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-2114445250024332102014-09-22T18:18:10.335-04:002014-09-22T18:18:10.335-04:00If she does stick with it, at least it will be an ...If she does stick with it, at least it will be an interesting project. Yet, I think it's a break from her original work and maybe will give her some money in the process to fund her own work. If it succeeds.thevoid99https://www.blogger.com/profile/03055459287396592446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4784665635104956142.post-83412407810855614872014-09-22T17:26:10.587-04:002014-09-22T17:26:10.587-04:00I love that elevator story (even if it isn't t...I love that elevator story (even if it isn't true), and I love that Benicio was such a good sport about it in the film. <br /><br />Sofia's scripts are so sparse, and I just love that about them. It's all in her head; she <i>knows</i> how it's going to end up, so why waste time writing all of it down? Takes a huge amount of trust with your cast/crew to believe in you if you write that way. But when you're as good as her...<br /><br />You think Sofia will stick with her Little Mermaid remake? That's such an interesting concept.Alex Withrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887018476048271594noreply@blogger.com