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emperor26 · 04-06-2007, 04:38 PM

Any opinion on this movie that came out this week?

To me, it looks okay, but since I have to do an important work for school, I might check it out when it comes on DVD.

Sparky · 04-06-2007, 06:06 PM

There is absolutely nothing inside me that screams COOL!!! at the image of a hot chick with a machine gun for a leg. So I have zero interest in this thing.

Partymember · 04-06-2007, 07:17 PM

yeah. Tarentino just manages to piss me off, i hate his flicks.

Ditchy McAbandonpants · 04-06-2007, 07:40 PM

For those of you who really don't like Tarantino, I recommend you try watching Jackie Brown...I feel it's a great Tarantino movie for people who don't normally like him. I mean, it's slow and talky, and not for everybody, but what I like about it is that it was just a disciplined, accomplished book adaptation, with very little of the stylistic idiosyncracies and quirks that I think irritate a lot of people about all of his other films. For me, it was the film that proved that Tarantino was actually a talented and versatile director, rather than a self-indulging film geek with a camera, which is what I think a lot of his critics had him pegged as.

As for Grindhouse, Tarantino-haters should bear in mind that it's actually two movies back-to-back, and the first one, Planet Terror, is actually directed by Robert Rodriguez (of Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Desperado, Sin City and uh, Spy Kids fame). If you're a a Rodriguez fan, maybe you can go and see the movie then leave after Planet Terror is over.

Personally, I think that most of the nostalgia factor of this project would be diluted by my total lack of exposure to 70s grindhouse cinema, but I do think it's conceptually pretty gutsy to release an exploitation double-feature in the middle of 2007. I think it would be worth my money to go just for that experience...shame I'm going to miss it, really...

Jabberwocky · 04-06-2007, 07:46 PM

HAHAHAHA, I heard about this, but I haven't actually seen a preview or anything for it.

COUP DE VENT!

Partymember · 04-06-2007, 08:19 PM

I've seen some just plain wierd stuff from the 70's. John Waters comes to mind, but ol' Quentin annoys me.

I'll give Jackie Brown a shot if i see it on, though.

emperor26 · 04-06-2007, 08:34 PM

What's wrong with Quentin Tarintino?

He may have made a few flicks, but some of them, including Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction, are great.

Seriously, what's so bad about Tarintino?

derangedperson · 04-07-2007, 06:39 PM

(THERE'S SPOILERS IN THEM THAR POST!)

I think everyone's problem with Tarantino is that either his films are too talky and profane for most, or the fact that the guy looks and talks like a coked-up autistic in his interviews. I love dialogue in films, so I've never had any problems with QT.

Coincidentally, I just saw Grindhouse today, and it was a HOOT. Easily the most fun I've had at the movies since I saw Shaun Of The Dead. It's worth it to see Rosario Dawson and two other girls kick the crap out of Kurt Russell.

Partymember · 04-07-2007, 07:19 PM

meh, his flicks are just too over-the-top ridiculous for my tastes.

Mr. Marshmallow · 04-07-2007, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derangedperson

Coincidentally, I just saw Grindhouse today, and it was a HOOT. Easily the most fun I've had at the movies since I saw Shaun Of The Dead. It's worth it to see Rosario Dawson and two other girls kick the crap out of Kurt Russell.

You might want to watch what you say because even though I too have seen the movie, I think you just give away a spoiler right there.

04-06-2007, 04:38 PM	#1
emperor26 Foster's Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 748	Grindhouse Any opinion on this movie that came out this week? To me, it looks okay, but since I have to do an important work for school, I might check it out when it comes on DVD. __________________ See ya!

04-06-2007, 06:06 PM	#2
Sparky Undisputed Ruler of Terrencania Am not Slave-O-Matic! Am Johnny Five! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 5,710	There is absolutely nothing inside me that screams COOL!!! at the image of a hot chick with a machine gun for a leg. So I have zero interest in this thing. __________________ Custom Machine Embroidery & More

04-06-2007, 07:17 PM	#3
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	yeah. Tarentino just manages to piss me off, i hate his flicks. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

04-06-2007, 07:40 PM	#4
Ditchy McAbandonpants At Home Sorry, you must have me confused with some other Harrier jet. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Here, there and everywhere Posts: 191	For those of you who really don't like Tarantino, I recommend you try watching Jackie Brown...I feel it's a great Tarantino movie for people who don't normally like him. I mean, it's slow and talky, and not for everybody, but what I like about it is that it was just a disciplined, accomplished book adaptation, with very little of the stylistic idiosyncracies and quirks that I think irritate a lot of people about all of his other films. For me, it was the film that proved that Tarantino was actually a talented and versatile director, rather than a self-indulging film geek with a camera, which is what I think a lot of his critics had him pegged as. As for Grindhouse, Tarantino-haters should bear in mind that it's actually two movies back-to-back, and the first one, Planet Terror, is actually directed by Robert Rodriguez (of Once Upon A Time In Mexico, Desperado, Sin City and uh, Spy Kids fame). If you're a a Rodriguez fan, maybe you can go and see the movie then leave after Planet Terror is over. Personally, I think that most of the nostalgia factor of this project would be diluted by my total lack of exposure to 70s grindhouse cinema, but I do think it's conceptually pretty gutsy to release an exploitation double-feature in the middle of 2007. I think it would be worth my money to go just for that experience...shame I'm going to miss it, really... __________________ Well, well, well; if it isn't... Ditchy McAbandonpants "Is not dead, despite all external indications suggesting otherwise."

04-06-2007, 08:19 PM	#6
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	I've seen some just plain wierd stuff from the 70's. John Waters comes to mind, but ol' Quentin annoys me. I'll give Jackie Brown a shot if i see it on, though. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?

04-06-2007, 07:46 PM	#5
Jabberwocky Permanent Resident I could be violet sky! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High in the middle, round on the ends. Posts: 253	HAHAHAHA, I heard about this, but I haven't actually seen a preview or anything for it. COUP DE VENT!

04-06-2007, 08:34 PM	#7
emperor26 Foster's Legend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 748	What's wrong with Quentin Tarintino? He may have made a few flicks, but some of them, including Kill Bill and Pulp Fiction, are great. Seriously, what's so bad about Tarintino? __________________ See ya!

04-07-2007, 06:39 PM	#8
derangedperson Newly Abandoned NYARGH! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 40	(THERE'S SPOILERS IN THEM THAR POST!) I think everyone's problem with Tarantino is that either his films are too talky and profane for most, or the fact that the guy looks and talks like a coked-up autistic in his interviews. I love dialogue in films, so I've never had any problems with QT. Coincidentally, I just saw Grindhouse today, and it was a HOOT. Easily the most fun I've had at the movies since I saw Shaun Of The Dead. It's worth it to see Rosario Dawson and two other girls kick the crap out of Kurt Russell. __________________ Uh...do what now? Last edited by derangedperson; 04-07-2007 at 07:44 PM.

04-07-2007, 07:19 PM	#9
Partymember super-scientist GO TEAM VENTURE! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake George Posts: 1,500	meh, his flicks are just too over-the-top ridiculous for my tastes. __________________ Think you used enough dynamite there, Butch?