The board's server will undergo upgrade maintenance tonight, Nov 5, 2014, beginning approximately around 10 PM ET. Prepare for some possible down time during this process.
Joined: Sun May 25, 2014 9:32 pm Posts: 31614 Location: Garbage Dump
Has Strat watched this yet? I am doing to know where in Colorado the Waits segment was filmed. I'm pretty sure that bridge scene in the Neeson one was also Colorado. I feel like they probably aren't that far from me.
Joined: Sun May 25, 2014 9:32 pm Posts: 31614 Location: Garbage Dump
I can't seem to ascertain the exact location, but it looks like it was somewhere in the vicinity of a 3-hour drive from me. Might have to try to work out a road trip this summer!
Joined: Sun September 15, 2013 5:50 am Posts: 22269
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
c*m shot!
like a 2-roper
_________________ All posts by this account, even those referencing real things, are entirely fictional and are for entertainment purposes only; i.e. very low-quality entertainment. These may contain coarse language and due to their content should not be viewed by anyone
Joined: Sun September 15, 2013 5:50 am Posts: 22269
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
96583UP wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
c*m shot!
like a 2-roper
what's your favorite coens' film?
Garfield
_________________ All posts by this account, even those referencing real things, are entirely fictional and are for entertainment purposes only; i.e. very low-quality entertainment. These may contain coarse language and due to their content should not be viewed by anyone
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Tim Blake Nelson is dynamite. Loved how this one ended, and it's a great opening tale for the film.
Near Algodones Liked how brief this one was. Any longer, or even a few more lines for Franco, and it would have overstayed its welcome.
Meal Ticket Jesus this one was dark.
All Gold Canyon One of my two favorites. LV, you mentioned you wanted to see the cliff from Meal Ticket? I'd say the valley where Tom Waits stakes his gold claim is even more stunning. Loved how serene and contemplative this one was, until things head south. I'd watch an entire film about this character.
The Gal Who Got Rattled My other favorite. Zoe Kazan and Grainger Hines were both fantastic.
The Mortal Remains This was my least favorite of the bunch. Lots of great face mugging from all the actors. Do we think that everyone in the stagecoach is dead now? I'm not sure, but I think it's intentionally left open to interpretation.
And, yes, I think it’s clear the everyone is dead in the last segment. I viewed it as a passing to the afterlife. Lots of visual clues allude to it, particularly the gradual changing of the light and color into an oppressive darkness (I loved this touch so much; deeply unsettling), and the very ‘60s gothic horror visuals of the final set with the fog, dead trees, and fake building fronts. Also note the angel and demon (Satan?) on the hotel door.
And, yes, I think it’s clear the everyone is dead in the last segment. I viewed it as a passing to the afterlife. Lots of visual clues allude to it, particularly the gradual changing of the light and color into an oppressive darkness (I loved this touch so much; deeply unsettling), and the very ‘60s gothic horror visuals of the final set with the fog, dead trees, and fake building fronts. Also note the angel and demon (Satan?) on the hotel door.
And, yes, I think it’s clear the everyone is dead in the last segment. I viewed it as a passing to the afterlife. Lots of visual clues allude to it, particularly the gradual changing of the light and color into an oppressive darkness (I loved this touch so much; deeply unsettling), and the very ‘60s gothic horror visuals of the final set with the fog, dead trees, and fake building fronts. Also note the angel and demon (Satan?) on the hotel door.
Oh, and I forgot to mention that the coachman strikes me as a “ferryman” archetype. “He will not stop,” and all that. When Saul Rubinek tries to look at him, I straight-up thought he was in a grim reaper robe at first.
Oh, and two guys literally say they’re “reapers, harvesters of souls,” haha.
My favorite part of the movie was how it spun new tales around most of the classic western stories (history and myth), all with the unique Coen feeling. I hadn’t read about the different chapters before seeing the movie, but as each was ending and a new one was on its way, it was quite possible to predict what the next one would be.
It’s also a very beautiful movie, with gorgeous scenery.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs Highly entertaining, but not something we haven’t seen before. Still it plays very well up to the gunfighter myth from the old west, and 50s Hollywood westerns. I think this chapter would have been better with a slightly less comedic touch.
Near Algodones This story was short and sweet. Bank robber / hanging. Funny joke. Perfect.
Meal Ticket This might have been the best acted chapter. Really haunting story about travelling circus/theatre.
All Gold Canyon Wow, this was great. Perfect atmosphere, acting, scenery, twist. Could easily have seen a whole movie about this.
The Gal Who Got Rattled This could also have been a full movie. I couldn’t help be a little sad about the ending, but I loved the story, and the Oregon Trail.
The Mortal Remains I love Tyne Daly. Possibly the weakest chapter, but still interesting. Stagecoach / death.
Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 14 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum
