Post by: Svevan on October 30, 2006, 08:32:29 PM
off topic: I must make two claims now: one, I was so a fan of Sofia Coppola before Lost in Translation ever came out, and two, I was so a fan of Scarlet Johannsen before Lost in Translation ever came out, and for her acting, not her boobs.
Post by: ShyGuy on October 30, 2006, 08:42:24 PM
Post by: Svevan on October 30, 2006, 08:46:52 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 30, 2006, 10:15:58 PM
Post by: Kairon on October 30, 2006, 11:10:44 PM
...seriously... I'm a fan of Scarlett Johannsen because of Girl with a Pearl Earring. Seriously, I can watch that movie over and over and over again.
And Sofia Coppola is hot.
~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com
Post by: vudu on October 31, 2006, 01:54:20 AM
Post by: wandering on October 31, 2006, 03:59:12 AM
Yeah, Sophia Coppola. I'm not cool like Svevan, so Lost in Translation is the only film of hers I've seen. It's the bestest thing ever.
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two, I was so a fan of Scarlet Johannsen before Lost in Translation ever came out, and for her ass, not her boobs.
Fixed.
Post by: Rhoq on October 31, 2006, 04:03:10 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Lost In Translation was probably the most boring movie I ever encountered.
Most people I know share that very opinion of Lost In Translation. Personally, I loved it. I think the major problem that most people have with that particular film is that it's unconventional.
Most movies start at point A, progress & escalate to point B and somehow end-up at point C. This movie breaks that kind of storyline pacing and never moves beyond point B. It's different, but definitely not for everyone.
Post by: Rhoq on October 31, 2006, 04:05:02 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on October 31, 2006, 04:19:22 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on October 31, 2006, 05:27:23 AM
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Originally posted by: Svevan
NOT A GREAT MOVIE DON'T RUIN MY THREAD
See? This is what happens when you disagree with Svevan. He's mean.
Post by: KDR_11k on October 31, 2006, 05:47:23 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 31, 2006, 06:18:31 AM
Using "PGC poster _____" or "PGC staffer _____" would be more applicable.
Post by: Svevan on October 31, 2006, 08:51:53 PM
The movie is whispy, does not focus on any moment for too long, and does not unfold with a bullet point plot outline, or any of the typical narrative conventions. It simply floats, as the characters do, through a stage of life that is confusing and frustrating.
I brought the movie up because I'm feeling exactly that right now - I can't afford to go to school, but I don't want to continue my working-class job. Without PGC, I'd have very little to be excited for every day. Lost in Translation does not pretend that the questions can get answered and the problems solved - indeed, after the characters recognize how important each one is to the other, they are torn apart by their life obligations.
It's a bit poetic and a bit soft, but staggering and pitch perfect. I'm now realizing it's one of my favorites.
Post by: ShyGuy on November 01, 2006, 10:51:49 AM
Post by: wandering on November 01, 2006, 11:04:24 AM
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If I wanted to watch a guy doing everyday things with nothing interesting happening I'd buy a mirror.
I suppose you, a middle-aged actor who regularly finds special connections with younger american women while visiting Japan, would find the movie boring and everyday.
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She recognizes what it is to wander without purpose
Movies with characters who wander without purpose are my favorite kind of movies.
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NOT A GREAT MOVIE DON'T RUIN MY THREAD
My desire to see the Prestige suddenly shot way up.
Post by: ThePerm on November 14, 2006, 10:01:51 AM
Post by: couchmonkey on November 14, 2006, 10:09:05 AM
Not to say you were too tired to appreciate Lost in Translation, maybe you were fresh as a daisy, I just think it's interesting how a movie gets one chance to make an impression on you, and everything from who you're watching it with to what time of day it is can affect that.
Post by: Hostile Creation on November 14, 2006, 07:27:44 PM
Post by: ThePerm on November 14, 2006, 07:33:08 PM
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Speaking of not staying awake, I tried to like The Incredible Hulk and had the same problem. Movies are one part experience TIH suffered from catching me at my lowest energy point during the week - 11 PM on a Friday night.
Not to say you were too tired to appreciate Lost in Translation, maybe you were fresh as a daisy, I just think it's interesting how a movie gets one chance to make an impression on you, and everything from who you're watching it with to what time of day it is can affect that.
Hulk did that too!!!!!
I kept falling asleep watching it, I tried to watch both like 3 times, every-time, i fall asleep.
Post by: Svevan on November 14, 2006, 08:07:50 PM
Post by: wandering on November 14, 2006, 08:51:48 PM
Post by: The Omen on November 20, 2006, 11:28:55 AM
Post by: ThePerm on November 21, 2006, 12:25:31 PM
