Am I the only one who thinks this movie is gonna rock?! It has that trashy 70's B-Movie feel to it, right down to the scratches in the film! I can't wait for this flick. Or should I say these FLICKS? "Death Proof" & "Planet Terror", fan-flippin'-tastic! I'm already expecting to read the thoughts of those who just don't understand a good mindless action movie, but this movie isn't for those who are looking for "character development". It's for those who want to see a babe with a gun for a leg! I already have a friend pointing out that she isn't pulling the trigger on the gun when it fires. I smacked him for such heresy! Starring Kurt Russell, Rose Mcgowan, Josh Brolin, Michael Biehn, Danny Trejo, & king of the B movie (at least to me): Tom Savini! This is a must see & I have my calender marked for April 6th!
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
Originally posted by Monkey_Boy: I'm already expecting to read the thoughts of those who just don't understand a good mindless action movie, but this movie isn't for those who are looking for "character development".
I wouldn't be so sure. I'm a huge Quentin Tarantino fan, and one thing I've always admired about him is his ability to take a B-movie premise and elevate it to an A-level film. Jackie Brown and Kill Bill respectively moved the Blaxploitation and Kung Fu genres into the realm of high art. Tarantino is also first and foremost a writer, so I'd be shocked if he decided to throw out the concepts of story and dialogue this far into his career. Action? Yes. Fun? Yes. Mindless? Don't bet on it.
----- I’ll be Ben Gazzara, you’ll be Gena Rowlands.
Posts: 5177 | Location: Michigan | Registered: 19 June 2005
Originally posted by ericg75: Mindless? Don't bet on it.
That would certainly be a bonus on top o' the action. Still, there will be those with something negative to say, nonetheless! There were plenty complaints concerning "Pulp Fiction", even after it was considered a wonderful achievement in film by many fans.
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
Tarantino ran out of ideas (script wise and direction wise) 10 mins into "Pulp Fiction" and has been a hack ever since, so no, I don't hold high hopes for this work, although I do love the premise.
'for my purpose holds to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all the western stars, until I die.'
Posts: 2057 | Location: The ever silent spaces of the East | Registered: 12 February 2007
Originally posted by Ishmaelscoffin: Here comes the negative....
I KNEW IT!!!!! Bring it on, mate! Try to get a copy of this puppy & watch it so we can have a more even sided discussion on this one!
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
Just 2 teeny, tiny weeks & this bad boy will be blowing up a theater near you! You know, I find it strange they don't list Bruce Willis in the cast over at IMDB. I THOUGHT I had seen him in the trailer, but when I didn't see him listed in the cast, I figured I must have been mistaken. I now realize, I wasn't. It makes me wonder just how big my main man's part is gonna be in this flick. Hopefully, we're not seeing his entire contribution to the movie in the previews.
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
Originally posted by Ishmaelscoffin: A theatre near me is about 6mths behind with US releases ha ha, and somethin' as gruesome as Grindhouse ain't gonna be getting a release...
Really? How can this be? Asian movies seem to be the most violent out there! They actually have a movie where they release high school aged teens on an island to kill each other! Do they not play these in theaters? Or are they strictly for Japanese release?
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
The Chinese government are exceedingly strict about which films receive theatre release, although Im no expert and my comments must be taken reservedly.
But I do know that Casino Royale is the first Bond film to be released legally in China. Previous to this, ole 007 was banned (although like every other movie banned, pirated dvds are easily available).
The culture here on an official level, one of great reserve and sobriety. Sexual and violent themes are discouraged by the powers that be, and any real creativity is going to be compromised. Bond has long been seen as a symbol of western decadence, but winds are blowing....
Japanese culture is both abhorred (due to things like the Nanjing massacre) and adored.(popularity of Jap horror is high).
The Middle Kingdom is changing, FAST, and a lot of the old ways will soon be under enormous pressure...stay tuned..1 billion Chinese are looking up from their once completely cloistered rooms.
P.S. Battle Royale is one of my fave films!
'for my purpose holds to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all the western stars, until I die.'
Posts: 2057 | Location: The ever silent spaces of the East | Registered: 12 February 2007
Originally posted by Ishmaels coffin: Tarantino ran out of ideas (script wise and direction wise) 10 mins into "Pulp Fiction" and has been a hack ever since, so no, I don't hold high hopes for this work, although I do love the premise.
Blasphemy! I don't agree with you at all on this. How can you say that? He is one of the most gifted and talented film-makers we are blessed to have today!
This movie looks amazing. With Tarantino and Rodriguez teaming up, one directing and writing one, it looks promising. Heck, I would go watch it just for Tarantino's writing chops. Looking forward to it.
----- I got a stone where my heart should be.
Posts: 5714 | Location: Texas | Registered: 27 December 2005
i can see yr the fragile type, so I won't shatter you on my anvil of hack destruction....but look out for my forthcoming book; "How Tarantino & Miramax hypnotized a generation into thinking Q.T. was anything more than a minor talent".
'for my purpose holds to sail beyond the sunset, and the baths of all the western stars, until I die.'
Posts: 2057 | Location: The ever silent spaces of the East | Registered: 12 February 2007
see my forum in directors and writers on tarantino! its devoted to debated whether he is a hack or a true talent. leave this one for grindhouse itself!
Posts: 101 | Location: neverland | Registered: 20 December 2006
"Grindhouse" is out tomorrow! I've got my ticket. How's 'bout you?
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
I can't wait either. I am going to the very first showing in the morning, it will be grand. You have to look at this if you haven't already. I told everyone that they were so hot!!
----- I got a stone where my heart should be.
Posts: 5714 | Location: Texas | Registered: 27 December 2005
Cooooooool ! Did you read the comments under the video? Talk about some whiners! Some didn't get why Cherry Darling has a gun for a leg, others wanted MCR on the cover (I have no idea who they're talking about), & one even accused the magazine of being homophobic because there are girls on the cover. Good gravy ! Can't people just enjoy a sexy cover these days without the complaints? I sure can, even if that means an occasional smack from the wife !
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
OH,YEAH! I haven't been this excited about a movie in quite awhile! This is gonna be a whole NEW experience, the likes of which I've never known. I'm a tad upset, though. I didn't know anything about either story except the little bit the trailer showed. However, I've caught a few commercials while watching t.v. & now I know what "Death Proof" is about. Luckily, they've kept "Planet Terror" a bit more mysterious. All I know about that one is Cherry Darling gets a gun put on her stump & Bruce Willis has a little something to do with the story. That's all I wanna know for now. My buddy is actually lucky, because he doesn't have cable, so he doesn't watch t.v. The only previews for movies he sees are the trailers in the theater.
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
Well hopefully you guys like the fake trailers they are going to show during intermission! Directed by fellow directors Eli Roth and Rob Zombie to name a few. Oh no, I just told you more! Maybe I will tell you who else makes a cameo besided Willis...nah I'm not that mean.
Going to go watch it tomorrow with my buddy as well. My girlfriend didn't even want to think about going.
----- I got a stone where my heart should be.
Posts: 5714 | Location: Texas | Registered: 27 December 2005
Well, I'm goin' to see "Grindhouse", real soon. For some reason, they only have 3 showings today: noon, 4, & 8. Naturally, I'm going to the noon show . It sucks, 'cuz I gotta go alone. My friend, who's really excited to see it, has to work. I'd wait for him, but I don't wanna !
"I can't live the buttoned down life like all of you! I want it all: the terrifying lows, the dizzying highs, the creamy middles! Sure, I might offend a few of the blue-noses with my cocky stride and musky odor - oh, I'll never be the darling of the so-called 'City Fathers' who cluck their tongues, stroke their beards, and talk about what's to be done with this Monkey_Boy?!"
Posts: 2433 | Location: Springfield, Oh! Hi ya, Maude! | Registered: 01 January 2007
There were plenty complaints concerning "Pulp Fiction", even after it was considered a wonderful achievement in film by many fans.
Bring it on, mate! Try to get a copy of this puppy & watch it so we can have a more even sided discussion on this one!
! Can't people just enjoy a sexy cover these days without the complaints? I sure can, even if that means an occasional smack from the wife 
