tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post9220177224682608740..comments2024-03-12T01:27:05.445-07:00Comments on Film Studies and other shenanigans.: Austin Film Fest - "Never Let Me Go", "Blue Valentine"Kevin K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-29881789808562011012010-10-29T18:07:46.122-07:002010-10-29T18:07:46.122-07:00It's funny how the guy who isn't obsessed,...It's funny how the guy who isn't obsessed, and doesn't care replied 4 times to my one comment. Besides, I met you at the film festival. I'm just a leetle bit more than a stranger on the internet.sidhttp://sid9102atgmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-11924018936979270322010-10-28T01:40:44.354-07:002010-10-28T01:40:44.354-07:00In any case, this argument is largely pointless, a...In any case, this argument is largely pointless, as you're not going to change my mind on the film one bit, and vice versa, so why bother getting so worked up about it? I'm a critic, I expressed how I felt about the film, especially on a film I care too little about to even bother arguing with you about it. If you loved the film, then go with God. Why does my negative review bother you so much? I can't imagine anyone with less impact on your life than me, a stranger on the internet, but you're putting a ton of weight on my one negative review. Who cares? I definitely don't.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-40295904498702905802010-10-27T21:35:44.870-07:002010-10-27T21:35:44.870-07:00I do find it odd that you accuse me of being immat...I do find it odd that you accuse me of being immature when you began your initial comment with "Screw you".Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-14641891904964214112010-10-27T21:11:57.539-07:002010-10-27T21:11:57.539-07:00http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinion....http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opinion. Didn't know an opinion could be incorrect. Huh.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-84561300607334353822010-10-27T21:05:18.448-07:002010-10-27T21:05:18.448-07:00Your obsession is scary dude.Your obsession is scary dude.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-7614302800893934262010-10-27T16:37:32.201-07:002010-10-27T16:37:32.201-07:00I assure you, good sir, that I am not "stewin...I assure you, good sir, that I am not "stewing" in anger, as you so eloquently put it. Rather I am the very image of calmness and composure. You see, like you, I wondered why the clones did nothing to prevent their gruesome fate. However, unlike you, I took a moment to consider this strange apathy the clones expressed towards their fates. I thought about it, and realised that it was a brilliant metaphor for death, and how death cannot be cheated, rather than immediately whining about its irregularities on the Internet. And that is why I urge you to reconsider your callous dismissal of such a poignant and expressive film. I trust that, having seen my careful rebuttal to your previous comment, you will look back on your error and perhaps correct it rather than dismissing me as "stewing in anger".sidhttp://sid9102atgmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-82578510474266943762010-10-27T11:58:44.308-07:002010-10-27T11:58:44.308-07:00SID IS MY HERO!SID IS MY HERO!elizagolightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196089948320707652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-62252677909307692010-10-26T21:24:12.556-07:002010-10-26T21:24:12.556-07:00Well then I must be naive. Thanks for the memo. I&...Well then I must be naive. Thanks for the memo. I'll be over here enjoying other films while you stew in anger.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-35776859772984130362010-10-26T19:07:39.380-07:002010-10-26T19:07:39.380-07:00Screw you. Never Let Me Go was perfect. The film, ...Screw you. Never Let Me Go was perfect. The film, and the book, are about death. The reason why they never do anything to resist their fates is because death is inevitable. If you didn't get that, you don't understand the way the universe works.sidhttp://sid9102atgmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-10444019948327982132010-10-23T16:06:25.569-07:002010-10-23T16:06:25.569-07:00The responses to Never Let Me Go have been very po...The responses to Never Let Me Go have been very polarized, so who knows where one will come out on it. I hated the film, but Audree loved it, so it could go either way for you Matt. But I'm 100% certain outside of score it will not get any awards attention. The critics aren't behind it, and the response is too divided. <br /><br />Ryan Gosling has always been on my radar since Half Nelson. He was great in that, and in Lars and the Real Girl. Always very honest and genuine in his portrayals of characters. As far as whether you can handle it, I imagine if you can handle Revolutionary Road, you can probably get through this, though it's pretty soul-crushing. I basically lost all faith in humanity after seeing it, but in a good way. The film is so well acted and written, and has a distinct style about it. Not terribly original, but it carries enough dramatic weight to make up for that.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-10297436208958412652010-10-23T15:58:27.063-07:002010-10-23T15:58:27.063-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-51761541660257430602010-10-23T15:44:59.746-07:002010-10-23T15:44:59.746-07:00I TOTALLY disagree with you about Never Let Me Go....I TOTALLY disagree with you about Never Let Me Go. Matt, give it a chance. <br /><br />I am however, SO excited to hear that Ryan is your favorite male performance so far this year because I LOVE him. I think he's been under rated for YEARS. And I LOVE Michelle Williams. I want to see it. Can I handle it?elizagolightlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16196089948320707652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-23795462564993830522010-10-23T13:23:16.750-07:002010-10-23T13:23:16.750-07:00I can see Rachel Portman's score being thrown ...I can see Rachel Portman's score being thrown a bone, but that's it for the film. Nothing else really stood out. Best Actress is far to crowded this year for Carey Mulligan, and Andrew Garfield will most likely be nominated for a much better performance as the emotional center of The Social Network. <br /><br />If the Weinstein Company plays their cards right, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams could be both nominated. I would hope at least Ryan Gosling would get in, as it's my favorite male performance of the year.Kevin K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09706276828853829294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126399438771068360.post-8810447667071156312010-10-23T13:10:51.825-07:002010-10-23T13:10:51.825-07:00Arrgh I'm so bummed I can't see 'Blue ...Arrgh I'm so bummed I can't see 'Blue Valentine' until like, what...December? LAME.<br /><br />Sucks that 'Never Let Me Go' wasn't as good as it was hyped up to be. Maybe the score will still get some nods, even if it played into things that weren't onscreen lolMatt Bukatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738057443018433758noreply@blogger.com