Boogeyman - Page 2

Serrart · #16 02-05-2005, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

But i read a few cases in the article that just pointed to very inept studio bumbling - and that's also when they talked about the remakes - studio heads think that they need to be remade/changed to appeal to american audiences.

But again, the few Asian films they have marketed have done very well.
Anyways.

IMO American studios remake Asian and European movies, because they think US audiences can't stand reality as it is but need to see it filtered through famous actors' faces, glossy settings, plastified cinematography and possibly a reassuring ending. But at the end, they had to give up: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon has been a huge international success, Zhang Yimou and Takeshi Kitano movies are still ignored by Academy but have found a public everywhere and after Lars Von Trier, Wong Kar-wai is going to have Nicole Kidman as star of his next film. Beware Hollywood...

Romy

dissention · #17 02-05-2005, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Serrart

and after Lars Von Trier, Wong Kar-wai is going to have Nicole Kidman as star of his next film. Beware Hollywood...

If there was one movie I wished would have been a rousing success, it was Dogville. The fact that it got no Oscar nods is revolting.

Serrart · #18 02-05-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

If there was one movie I wished would have been a rousing success, it was Dogville. The fact that it got no Oscar nods is revolting.

The American critics got almost an heart attack already in Cannes, could you imagine the Academy Members' reaction? Bet most of them ran away screaming.

Romy

dissention · #19 02-05-2005, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Serrart

The American critics got almost an heart attack already in Cannes, could you imagine the Academy Members' reaction? Bet most of them ran away screaming.

Romy

I loved Roger Ebert's review, especially the one on his ****ty TV show with that hack of all hacks Richard Roeper. "This film is anti-American and mean."

He's such a blowhard, I can't stand him.

Serrart · #20 02-05-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I loved Roger Ebert's review, especially the one on his ****ty TV show with that hack of all hacks Richard Roeper. "This film is anti-American and mean."

He's such a blowhard, I can't stand him.

They were all paranoid. Lars Von Trier uses politics like he uses religion, only as a narrative tool, and the movie was universal, probably he thought it was just funnier to set the story in America

, but it could have been a little village in France or in Italy. Relax Roger, it's only a film, and a pretty good one.

Romy

dissention · #21 02-05-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Serrart

They were all paranoid. Lars Von Trier uses politics like he uses religion, only as a narrative tool, and the movie was universal, probably he thought it was just funnier to set the story in America

, but it could have been a little village in France or in Italy. Relax Roger, it's only a film, and a pretty good one.

Romy

If I remember correctly, Ebert and that twerp Roeper were throwing one helluva hissy fit over the fact that Lars had never even been to America. And I was just thinking, 'Can you blame him, guys?'

I am so looking forward to Manderlay, it should be *fantastic.*

Serrart · #22 02-05-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

If I remember correctly, Ebert and that twerp Roeper were throwing one helluva hissy fit over the fact that Lars had never even been to America. And I was just thinking, 'Can you blame him, guys?'

I am so looking forward to Manderlay, it should be *fantastic.*

Same here, I can't wait to see how Grace would defend the black population of Alabama

. I'm a bit worried for Bryce Dallas Howard, though, Hope Lars wouldn't be too bossy with her, she seems a nice girl.

Romy

dissention · #23 02-05-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Serrart

Same here, I can't wait to see how Grace would defend the black population of Alabama

. I'm a bit worried for Bryce Dallas Howard, though, Hope Lars wouldn't be too bossy with her, she seems a nice girl.

Romy

I know, and this is only her second movie.

Poor little creature. I think she'll be good, though, she has all the signs of a true star. She's beautiful and can act, what more do we need?

As for the plot, from what I've read, Grace helps the slaves overthrow Lauren Bacall as the plantation owner but then she becomes just as evil.

Serrart · #24 02-05-2005, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dissention

I know, and this is only her second movie.

Poor little creature. I think she'll be good, though, she has all the signs of a true star. She's beautiful and can act, what more do we need?

She'll do well, I'm sure, and Von Trier can be a tyrant but surely knows how to direct actors.

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As for the plot, from what I've read, Grace helps the slaves overthrow Lauren Bacall as the plantation owner but then she becomes just as evil.

Tsk tsk Grace, daddy would be even angrier this time.

Romy

ontheEdgeof17 · #25 02-05-2005, 11:53 PM

I just saw Phantom of the Opera tonight.

OMG! It was amazing. I was in total awe the whole time. Great costumes, set, and singing. The scene of Christine in the snow covered grave yard was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Minni Driver was f-ing fantastic!

The guys were hunks, too.

dissention · #26 02-06-2005, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DeadliestPoison

Ack. I rented that and tried to like it?

I don't think I have ever seen a movie that moved as dreadfully slow as Dogville. My word.

I <333333333333333333333333 Dogville. One of my favorite movies. That ending, jeezum crow. Absolutely shocking.

And Nicole Kidman was *divine* in it. The whole cast was. Patricia Clarkson and her Doctrine of Stoicism scene was disturbing as all get out.

paleshadow · #27 02-06-2005, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by StevieNicksEO17

Just saw this movie tonight...I was freaking out like the whole time! Except the end wasn't that bad... My friends and I went to see Hide and Seek instead but my friend Sarah forgot her ID! Poopoo! So we got stuck seeing Boogeyman... Anyone else see these movies?

I saw Boogeyman on Friday. My friend and I were getting muscle cramps from being so tense. I could really relate to the kid in the beginning because I used to do the same thing with objects in my room that scared me. I couldn't even close my eyes if my closet door was open even a crack. The movie kind of tanked though. It didn't develope much or go anywhere, and when I finally saw the boogeyman I was like "That's it?" It was still 100 times better than "Darkness" though.

I love horror movies! Halloween is my favorite. I've seen it a million times and it still scares the crap out of me.

ryan8472 · #28 02-06-2005, 08:19 AM

I heard Lucy Lawless (who is awesome) is in Boogeyman. What's her role?

StevieNicksEO17 · #29 02-06-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

I heard Lucy Lawless (who is awesome) is in Boogeyman. What's her role?

I saw her name in the credits, and after I was like "ummm, okay I don't remmeber seeing her!" I just looked up who she was on IMDb and it said she was Mary Jensen. I don't remember who that even was LOL

ryan8472 · #30 02-06-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by StevieNicksEO17

What the heck happaned to my signature?

It only appears on your first post on a page.

Too bad Lucy's role is small...

What the heck happened to your post?!