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[matt header]

I'm a fan of Minghella (after seeing only three of his movies), but I'd say "Cold Mountain" is the least of those three. "The English Patient" is an outstanding, captivating epic, and "The Talented Mr. Ripley" is subtle, subversive, and superbly made. "Cold Mountain" is gorgeous and engrossing, but rarely as emotional as it tried to be (I think). Still saved by its storytelling energy and skill and by the performances (although a few of the supporting roles are a bit weak).

I've seen dreadfully few movies this week: "Cold Mountain," "21 Grams," "Super Troopers," and "Best in Show." And this time I don't have school as an excuse.

[mfritschel]

Cold Mountain (2003) - The first hour really sucked me in, and then the horrible pacing and redundant remake of the Odyssey just took my attention and flushed it down the toilet. I really didn't like the movie, I didn't need to see another remake of the Odyssey and the ending was so predictable and sudden. The movie dragged through the middle and then in one quick moment was over, it could have used some more theartics or something.

21 Grams (2003) - I really loved this movie, this director is one of the best around, his sophmore project did not fail at all. The acting was great which isn't saying a whole lot since it did stare Sean Penn, Benecio Del Toro, and Naomi Watts and you knew they would be great. But I found the movie much more deep and thought provoking then I thought I would.[/i]

Owning Mahowney (2003) - This movie was okay, not spectacular not horrible, and enjoyable to watch.

A Mighty Wind (2203) - Eugene Levy was hillarious, but that was about it. Again not great and not horrible, just a fairly enjoyable viewing experience.

[matt header]

"A Mighty Wind" is actually my favorite Guest film so far. It's less wicked than his others, and they actually seem to treat folk music with fondness and respect - this diminishes from the comedy a tiny bit (though it's still funny), but it brings the film a sensitivity that's rarely been present in Guest's movies. I was amazed at how emotional Mitch and Mickey's final kiss was.

[beltmann]

I'd vote for This Is Spinal Tap, even though that's not technically a Guest film. Then Guffman, then Best in Show and Mighty Wind in a tie. Tap is one of my all-time favorite comedies--it makes me laugh out loud.

Eric

[Danny Baldwin]

I think I may be forgetting something I forgot to log, but here goes...

Paycheck (Woo, 2003) - Not all that bad, but I thought that the setup was quite boring. I'll take this quality from Benny Affleck any day.

4th Viewing of: Fargo (Coen, 1994) - I still cannot believe how funny it is. Over and over I laugh at the sick humor, and fall into its spell.

21 Grams (I??rritu, 2003) - People seem to be criticizing it because of this, but I think that the structure, aside from the acting, is the only thing saving it from being mediocre. Still quite good, though.

Bad Boys II (Bay, 2003) - I had to. I just had to. And I'm so sorry about it. I didn't realize that people consider no talking whatsoever to be entertaining. I liked, uh, maybe five minutes. The five minutes of dialogue that wasn't completely profaine.

Bring It On (2001, Reed) - LSU was already sure to clinch the Sugar Bowl, I had already read a full book that day so I didn't feel like paying attention to the subtiles on The Housekeeper, and there was nothing else on cable. I wish I had gone to bed two hours early, instead.
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[Michael Scrutchin]

I'll keep this short. I got a nasty fever and don't feel like writing much...

From January 1 to January 8:

[beltmann]

[Danny Baldwin]

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[Aragorn Exley]

Hello all. Can I play?

[Michael Scrutchin]

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[The Third M?n]

Last films I've seen:

12 Angry Men - [96]

The Magnificent Ambersons - [90]

The Two Towers - EE - [94]

Viva Zapata! - [86]

Kramer vs Kramer - [82]

El Cid (2003) - [35]

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