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Whoo Hoo by jak flash 2000	Nov 15th, 2000 04:33:09 AM
First. I hope.
Edits and The Hitch by Brendon	Nov 15th, 2000 04:38:16 AM
Is there some allegation up there that Hitchcock had no mid for the edits has he prepped his movies? Don't be so patently ridiculous. Don't you see how his famed lust for storyboards relates to edits too? Shocking. It's not bloody hard to see. Or maybe you just don't know what editing actually is? Or for that matter, anything much about how to properly conceive, plan and realise a film?
6th sense/Unbreakable by oh-Dawg	Nov 15th, 2000 04:39:40 AM
I must say, when I saw the trailers and TV spots for sixth sense, I didn't think it seemed to be all that. I waited until it came out on video to see it, and I had to admit that I relly liked it (it's one of those movies you want to watch several times, just to check for all the clues and stuff). I feelpretty much the same about the Unbreakable trailer, but I'll probably see it since Sixth Sense was such a positive surprise for me.
I am not sure on what is Scarier this Thanksgiving??? THE GRINCH by GEEKBASHER 3.0	Nov 15th, 2000 05:01:41 AM
But honey, with that Just Fucked look on Mr. Jackson's dippity doo, I will gladly shell out my hard earn dollars for This one instead of The Grinch...( that I will sneak into!)
Well, Sixth Sense was the shit... by George McFly	Nov 15th, 2000 07:13:12 AM
...for me anyway. I wouldn't call it scary, but creepy? Definitely. Sorry, but I got chills when the kid's breath appears (you know the ghosts are coming), during the shot of the thermostat dropping in temperature, the kid with the back of his head blown open just walking into the frame and into the bedroom. I had a great time with Sixth Sense, I proudly own it on DVD, and I can't wait to see M.'s follow-up. On a side note, I will say that Stir of Echoes was a film that was not only creepy but damn scary as well. Many, many disturbing, scary scenes in that film for me. In fact, the scene where Kevin Bacon's character leans forward, turns on the TV, then leans back on the couch only to see the ghost sitting next to him ranks as the #1 scene scare for me. I usually don't jump at scenes, but I was caught so off-guard during that moment that I damn near went through the ceiling. And his kid's voice changing to that really low voice when Bacon's talking to him? Yikes. Well, to each their own. McFly
Eisenstein wants a word with you . . . by soylentphil	Nov 15th, 2000 08:47:19 AM
And no, Eisenstein is not the relativity guy with the frizzy hair . . . "In a way, the creativity of the actual filming was reminiscent of Hitchcock. While most new filmmakers today seem to concentrate on filming techniques with editing in mind, it was refreshing to experience more traditional creativity in filming with careful attention paid to actual telling the story." So editing is neither "traditional" nor related to the "actual telling of the story." God. GOD. I fucking give up. You win.
Stir of Echos was better than 6th Sense by Squashua	Nov 15th, 2000 09:08:46 AM
Sixth Sense was a good movie overall, but the not-as-advertised-or-touted Stir of Echoes with Kevin Bacon was MUCH better. Unfortunately, it was in and out of the theatres in a flash. Hell, it even had a kid who could see dead people in it! Can't wait to see Unbreakable. www.areyouunbreakable.com is a really nifty site - they have all sorts of fun background information.
A question to all: by Dash101	Nov 15th, 2000 09:12:07 AM
Will Unbreakable be unbreakable at the box office? Will the film do as well as the Sixth Sence? Answer: Who cares... This film caught my attention the first time I saw the trailor in the theater. I am looking forward to this film and I don't think that The Sixth Sence should come into this. I enjoy that film very much too. But lets leave Apples with Apples and Oranges with Oranges.. thanks, -dash101 out
I Loved 'Stir Of Echoes' Too But... by Cooler-than-Thou	Nov 15th, 2000 09:20:24 AM
It didn't catch me off guard as much as the Sixth Sense did. And as far as which movie's better, well that's a matter of personal opinion I guess. I loved 'em both, although Sixth Sesne had a longer lasting effect on me.
DP by Sonata	Nov 15th, 2000 10:49:44 AM
Does anyone happen to know who shot Unbreakable? I think that Tak Fujimoto did and incredibly beautiful job with the Sixth Sense and if he shot this as well I'm there on opening night.
Stir of Crap! by Black Francis	Nov 15th, 2000 10:54:57 AM
STir of Echos was decent for the first half or so but then it degenerated into whodoneit flick. I want more supernatural and not so much of the 'don't go into the house' stuff. Very cliche. Theyeven had the wife (who has blossomed nicely since What About Bob?) taking a bath w/ spirits running around. Then she investigates a bizarre noise in the fucking basement? WHy don't they just have her get implants and walk around topless the whole time?Nowhere near the intelligence of 6th Sense.
To Sonata by Tingting	Nov 15th, 2000 11:08:53 AM
According to the IMDb, UNBREAKABLE was shot by Eduardo Serra, who previously did such costume dramas as JUDE, THE WINGS OF THE DOVE and LA VEUVE DE SAINT-PIERRE, as well as the color extravaganza known as WHAT DREAMS MAY COME. In other words, UNBREAKABLE is going to be eye candy!
M.Night, I applaude you by Kyle.Reese	Nov 15th, 2000 11:39:28 AM
I'm a great admirer of this director. He can write and he can direct, and can do it good. I will see Unbreakable in the cinema because I was ignorant enough to ignore The Sixth Sense even after it was so well received. Then by the time I did see it I knew the twist. I wont let that happen this time round. Further more I think it's great that an Asian film-maker makes it through to the big league. As an Asian myself, aspiring to make movies also, it's a great boost.
unbreakable by Swannie	Nov 15th, 2000 01:27:53 PM
First of all, the teaser for this film was great. One of the best in recent memory. And it looks like Sam L. isn't goin to get really angry and start shoutin and cussin in this film which should be a treat because the guy can act. Lookin forward to this one.
A Note to the Ripper by Alceste	Nov 15th, 2000 01:30:58 PM
Please leave all attempts at humor to those who have an aptitude for it. The last thing these talkbacks need are a third-rate Ted Casablanca, especially when the first-rate model is already so thoroughly annoying.
THE RIPPER by micbean	Nov 15th, 2000 02:42:51 PM
Hey Rip, Don't let the self-appointed critics get you down. Your observations were a hoot.
Why wasn't the premier in Philly? by ARCTURUS	Nov 15th, 2000 03:10:22 PM
The 2 arse-wipe reviewers shoulda adressed this problem......
The Ripper's Svengali Speaks! by Alceste	Nov 15th, 2000 03:26:18 PM
Rally now, micbean. Self-appointed? Impeccable taste appoints me, you fool! Please, re-attach your studded collar to the Ripper's leash and continue his bidding. Your opinion on this board is null and void.
surprise endings by QuizKidDonnie	Nov 15th, 2000 06:59:43 PM
Here's a vote FOR reviews like these two, that give some description and opinion without too much exposition. And I wish I could vote AGAINST those "gotcha" endings, but look what great movies have had them lately: 6th Sense, Fight Club, even Magnoila, American Beauty... I love movie scoops but it's hard not to get overprepared when you read/hear the promo stuff. But it's a lot easier to avoid spoilers than it is to avoid trailers that show you the whole movie. Is it just me or is this enough bitchin'.
Surprise Ending of UNBREAKABLE revealed here. by Buzz Maverik	Nov 16th, 2000 12:36:47 AM
1) Willis is a robot and Jackson is a puppet. 2)It was all a dream. 3) Vader was their father. 4) Interracial homoerotic sex scene. 5) Willis' character nothing but a comic book character after all. 6)A split personality. 7)A car chase and kickboxing for a better tommorow. 8) Mr. Orange is a cop. 9) Ebert never saw the shockeroo ending because he had to make one final swoop on the snackbar. 10) Willis actually died in the first scene....Pick your favorite.
11 by Pupkin	Nov 21st, 2000 08:45:00 PM
11. Bruce Willis is Keyzer Sozay and Sma Jackson's Mum is really the other half of his split personality, and they would have gotten away with it if it weren't for those pesky kids.

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