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Finally...
ednbarby:
I actually really liked Leaving Las Vegas. I saw it as not being just depressing, but actually life-affirming in a way. Here are two people who loved each other completely, (fatal) flaws and all. I found that aspect of it poignant but not depressing at all. Yes, overall of course it is. But I guess I was glad for the characters that in their bleak lives, they at least found each other and had some measure of happiness. Wait - that has a familiar ring to it, hunh?
Perhaps I am masochistic. People marvel that I went to see "World Trade Center" at all, let alone on opening night, when my husband is a pilot for American Airlines. They say, "How could you watch that?" I'd have gone and seen "United 93" when it was playing in the theaters if I'd had a chance, too, but there was too much going on in my life during its very short run here and I missed it.
I think in general movies should be like any other art form - they should make you think and feel - they should connect you to a part of yourself you didn't know existed or that you'd forgotten you had. And they should haunt you. If they don't, what's the point? Or maybe that's just how I look at movies A.B. - After Brokeback.
I do occasionally go to movies for pure escapist fun, too. If I didn't, I'd never have seen "Spider-Man" or "Superman Returns" or "Crash." ;)
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: ednbarby on August 16, 2006, 01:36:55 pm ---Perhaps I am masochistic. People marvel that I went to see "World Trade Center" at all, let alone on opening night, when my husband is a pilot for American Airlines.
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I saw "WTC" and had no problem with it, depression-wise (I mean the movie, of course, not the actual event), though then again my husband isn't a pilot.
I meant to say this earlier and forgot, but Diane, I loved "Napoleon Dynamite"! (I also saw it because of my kids, but I was glad I did.)
And speaking of emotions -- I already plugged this once in Barb's director poll, but what the heck, it's worth mentioning twice -- I just saw and loved "Little Miss Sunshine." It made me laugh AND cry.
dly64:
--- Quote from: latjoreme on August 16, 2006, 01:46:37 pm ---I meant to say this earlier and forgot, but Diane, I loved "Napoleon Dynamite"! (I also saw it because of my kids, but I was glad I did.)
And speaking of emotions -- I already plugged this once in Barb's director poll, but what the heck, it's worth mentioning twice -- I just saw and loved "Little Miss Sunshine." It made me laugh AND cry.
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I'd love to tell you that I enjoyed "Napoleon Dynamite," but I can't. A bunch of people I know really like it and it has created somewhat of a cult following. This is when I am told, “Lighten up, girl!!” Oh well … to each his own!
As for “Little Miss Sunshine” … that is a film I would like to see. I have heard it is great. I’ll let you know if I can get to the theaters in time to see it. Things come and go here relatively fast!
ednbarby:
FWIW, I loved Napoleon Dynamite, too. I can't exactly explain why, but I just laughed myself silly too many times to count (though I do remember two scenes in particular that set me off).
Momof2:
I went to see World Trade Center on opening night with my husband. My husband is a firefighter and I was a little shocked that he wanted to go see it. Wow! I thought I was going to have to leave right after it started. Just an overhelming sense of loss. It was hard for me to watch. When it was over not one person in there said a word. The quietest exit I have ever seen.
How can people be so cruel and not care about another human any more than that. I am a Christian also. I unfortunately have "opinions" about certain groups. But I am extremely accepting of everyone. I do not think that I am any better or have a right to judge any one. I have just as many problems as anyone else so how can I point a finger. I wish we could all go to sleep and wake up and all of the crazy bigotry be gone.
For anyone else reading that does not live in the USA do you have the same problems in your country?
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