Film Flam

[Brother Mythos]

The Gentlemen, a 2019 flick, was on cable the other day. It's categorized as an action comedy, and has a cast of well known actors including Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnan, Hugh Grant, and Colin Farrell.

In this flick, Hugh Grant and Colin Farrell play characters far enough out of their typical acting range that I didn't recognize them at first. And, Charlie Hunnan's character, although easily recognizable, was also different from the screen heroes he normally portrays. But, after watching the entire movie, it occurred to me that if Matthew McConaughey continues to find roles like this one, he may eventually succeed Steve McQueen as the new "King of Cool."

[Brother Mythos]

I realized I had been negligent in my study of comparative religions when I saw The Big Lebowski listed on one of the cable movie stations. I did know this flick was the inspiration for Dudeism, but had never watched it. And, had I known this movie was a Coen Brothers' project, I would have made a greater effort to do so.

I found this film to be pretty strange, right from the beginning. But, the intensity of the character Walter Sobchak, as portrayed by John Goodman, immediately reminded me of a wounded Vietnam veteran I knew years ago. "Crazy John" had that kind of intensity, and my friends and I believed having several square inches of his skull blown away in 'Nam just might have had something to do with it. Anyway, it makes me suspect that the character Walter Sobchak was based upon a real, living person.     

It took me until the very end of the movie, but I now believe I have an understanding of, and a respect for Dudeism.

[Faust]

Furiosa was merely a good film as opposed to one of my favourite films of all time, but I enjoyed the slower paced story, and the world and characters, the only thing with it is that the lore, and broken world disorientation are lessened by revisiting the story.

If you saw it roger be interested in what you thought because I remember you liked the last one

[hooplala]

I realized I had been negligent in my study of comparative religions when I saw The Big Lebowski listed on one of the cable movie stations. I did know this flick was the inspiration for Dudeism, but had never watched it. And, had I known this movie was a Coen Brothers' project, I would have made a greater effort to do so.

I found this film to be pretty strange, right from the beginning. But, the intensity of the character Walter Sobchak, as portrayed by John Goodman, immediately reminded me of a wounded Vietnam veteran I knew years ago. "Crazy John" had that kind of intensity, and my friends and I believed having several square inches of his skull blown away in 'Nam just might have had something to do with it. Anyway, it makes me suspect that the character Walter Sobchak was based upon a real, living person.     

It took me until the very end of the movie, but I now believe I have an understanding of, and a respect for Dudeism.

Walter was largely based on filmmaker John Milius.

Personally, I think he is making up all the Nam stuff.

[Brother Mythos]

Walter was largely based on filmmaker John Milius.

Personally, I think he is making up all the Nam stuff.

According to Wikipedia, John Milius wanted to join the Marines and fight in Vietnam, but was rejected because of asthma.

So, yeah, all of the 'Nam stuff must have come from remembering the war stories of returning veterans he had met.

[Brother Mythos]

I recently watched The Professional, a 1981 French film originally titled Le Professionnel, on the TCM channel. And, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's a pretty good flick, English subtitles and all. (It also made me realize that I really need to brush up on my French.)

The movie stars Jean-Paul Belmondo as a French secret agent/assassin, who is betrayed by his own government. The production values of the film are good, as is the acting. But, to my surprise, the video quality is excellent. And, while the fight scenes and car chases aren't quite up to today's standard of violence, they are acceptable. Nevertheless, the story line, and the pace of the movie are it's best qualities.

[Dimocritus]

Furiosa was merely a good film as opposed to one of my favourite films of all time, but I enjoyed the slower paced story, and the world and characters, the only thing with it is that the lore, and broken world disorientation are lessened by revisiting the story.

If you saw it roger be interested in what you thought because I remember you liked the last one

Fury Road is probably my favorite movie of all time, and Furiosa definitely delivered some of what made its predecessor so great. Although, I think the way they demystified and focused on the "Lore" and world building worked against everything the Mad Max franchise had going for it. Modern fiction has this really unhealthy fixation on "Lore" and I think it's kinda fucking everything up. not every throwaway line needs to be elaborated on. "Lore" is not narrative, it's a part of setting and there to provide context, not to be excessively and repeatedly zoomed-in on.

[Faust]

Yeah exactly, the bullet farm and gas town had everything they needed explained in fury road, concisely but with enough ambiguity to leave you on a ghost train of a broken world.

I liked the plot of Furiosa but the mystery is gone, it cheapens the original, but I did enjoy the shit out of it

[Doktor Howl]

Furiosa was merely a good film as opposed to one of my favourite films of all time, but I enjoyed the slower paced story, and the world and characters, the only thing with it is that the lore, and broken world disorientation are lessened by revisiting the story.

If you saw it roger be interested in what you thought because I remember you liked the last one

Fury Road is probably my favorite movie of all time, and Furiosa definitely delivered some of what made its predecessor so great. Although, I think the way they demystified and focused on the "Lore" and world building worked against everything the Mad Max franchise had going for it. Modern fiction has this really unhealthy fixation on "Lore" and I think it's kinda fucking everything up. not every throwaway line needs to be elaborated on. "Lore" is not narrative, it's a part of setting and there to provide context, not to be excessively and repeatedly zoomed-in on.

Continuity kills.

I have not yet seen it.  I have trouble sitting through movies, and only watch a few per year.

[Doktor Howl]

Hrmm... Maybe you're more familiar with the term "talkies?" Anyhow...

This made this thread for me, back in the day.   

[Dimocritus]

So, not exactly a movie, but I've been really getting into a show called From on mgm. It's a puzzle-box kind of show with a lot of mystery and mind-fuckery that encourages active watching and gives you lots of puzzle pieces to try to link up. Really enjoying it so far, but only time will tell if there's gonna be a real payoff in the end.

[Faust]

That looks really good, going to have to give it a look thanks