tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post8003544971434630602..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: SerendipitySJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-19386250332508887962012-04-04T14:21:30.145-05:002012-04-04T14:21:30.145-05:00Right--he's not a good cop, but he wants to th...Right--he's not a good cop, but he wants to think of himself as a good cop. Those in-the-car monologues are his own way of telling himself that he could be a good cop. <br /><br />As you say, though, he's genuine. He's one of the few really good people in the film, and the speech at the end to William H. Macy is another favorite moment. Sometimes we all just need a break.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-82260904926041753932012-04-04T10:41:15.520-05:002012-04-04T10:41:15.520-05:00That's a great moment. His character is intrig...That's a great moment. His character is intriguing because we initially feel sorry for him, but he's one of the truly genuine guys in the movie and grows on you. He's not a very good cop and recognizes it, but he's trying to improve. That scene is a perfect example of why he's such a fascinating character.Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-3637085348571295032012-04-03T12:53:01.400-05:002012-04-03T12:53:01.400-05:00I agree completely. The film contains some of my f...I agree completely. The film contains some of my favorite performances from a number of its cast members, which is startling, considering the careers many of them have had. I find myself, for instance, continually going back to the John C. Reilly character talking to himself in his car. That's such a human moment, so personal and potentially embarrassing. It's one of my favorite things from the film.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-27039260041135070642012-04-03T12:29:46.875-05:002012-04-03T12:29:46.875-05:00Great post, Steve. I not only consider Magnolia t...Great post, Steve. I not only consider Magnolia the best PT Anderson film, it's also one of my 10-15 favorite films of all time. I'll strongly defend this one from the haters and need to write about it again some time. <br /><br />I think one of the reasons Magnolia is so remarkable is because Anderson takes a lot of chances and goes for everything. This is also why it generates so much hatred. There are very few great movies that are loved by everyone. All the actors are at the top of their game here, and Anderson never lets them down.Danhttp://ptsnob.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-45011363124491687752012-04-02T12:59:11.866-05:002012-04-02T12:59:11.866-05:00I totally recognize your reaction, I felt the same...I totally recognize your reaction, I felt the same and consider it my favorite movie off all time. Great review here.Vik V.http://terrorcin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-32423139487818335772012-04-02T12:44:45.561-05:002012-04-02T12:44:45.561-05:00I watched this as a part of Ryan McNeil's Blin...I watched this as a part of Ryan McNeil's Blindspot series. Having watched it, I wonder now what took me so long. It might have been the size of the cast. I have trouble (often) with Altman because of the number of people and plots going on, and <i>Magnolia</i> looked to be all about that. But I'm glad I watched it, and I'll slate time for it again in the future.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-78951001509899317482012-04-02T12:41:42.962-05:002012-04-02T12:41:42.962-05:00I've seen Magnolia a couple of times, and I al...I've seen Magnolia a couple of times, and I always find it overpowering in the best possible way. The disparate storylines, the coincidence theme, the way things come together, the song, and yes, the rain of frogs - I love them all. The opening bit about coincidence? One of my favorite segments of any film ever. I'm kind of lukewarm on PT Anderson overall, but Magnolia is the one film of his I truly love.Jandyhttp://www.the-frame.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-53721863879161699092012-03-29T22:01:01.156-05:002012-03-29T22:01:01.156-05:00Heh. M*A*S*H is worth watching, and I (surprisingl...Heh. <i>M*A*S*H</i> is worth watching, and I (surprisingly) liked <i>Nashville</i> far more than I thought I would.<br /><br />That said, I've never been able to get more than 20 minutes into <i>Short Cuts</i>.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-66618967307004004082012-03-29T21:46:06.892-05:002012-03-29T21:46:06.892-05:00Well... let's put it this way. This was just c...Well... let's put it this way. This was just compared to a Robert Altman film. If you don't count Popeye (and most don't), I've only seen one Altman film: Gosford Park. And I hate that movie even more than this one.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-53159143745884117282012-03-29T21:16:24.305-05:002012-03-29T21:16:24.305-05:00Heh. The "Kevin Smith" thing went right ...Heh. The "Kevin Smith" thing went right over my head.<br /><br />I admit that my respect for this film comes mainly from the performances and the way it is put together. I can really take or leave the rain of frogs.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-70287789292300948202012-03-29T15:06:28.782-05:002012-03-29T15:06:28.782-05:00Sorry, but I didn't care for this film very mu...Sorry, but I didn't care for this film very much. About the only thing good I have to say about it is Aimee Mann's songs were enjoyable. Frankly, "rain of frogs" is an excellent three word review that symbolizes all the reasons the film didn't get much recognition, outside of some movie fans. By the time the film got to that scene I was begging for it to be over.<br /><br />@"Kevin Smith" - nice inside joke using that name to recommend the film.Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-46081170612193539642012-03-29T07:48:16.679-05:002012-03-29T07:48:16.679-05:00I'm actually a little surprised, Nick. You see...I'm actually a little surprised, Nick. You seem very much to like rambling movies where everything comes to a certain point of coincidence. <br /><br />David--the Altman comparison is a good one. I didn't think of that, but you're right.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-87262141876509283512012-03-28T22:28:22.608-05:002012-03-28T22:28:22.608-05:00It is freaking great film,my fave from PTA,I was f...It is freaking great film,my fave from PTA,I was feeling watching a Robert Altman film at its best!!Davidhttp://www.tasteofcinema.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-3683699199443925672012-03-28T18:49:17.370-05:002012-03-28T18:49:17.370-05:00I freakin' HATED this movie. I might need to s...I freakin' HATED this movie. I might need to see it again, because it's been many-a-year. But... yeah, I hated it. A lot.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08092564511948736386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-21027254881132959132012-03-28T17:02:50.589-05:002012-03-28T17:02:50.589-05:00Well, I still have 450 or so in the book, most of ...Well, I still have 450 or so in the book, most of which I haven't seen. I'm not ready to call it one of the best--but I did think it was great. <br /><br />I like Cruise as an actor. I think he's a nutter in real life, but he's a very competent actor. This film really pushed him, and he rose to it.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-70259393302061199292012-03-28T16:32:57.940-05:002012-03-28T16:32:57.940-05:00I wasn't blown away by the film when I saw it ...I wasn't blown away by the film when I saw it last year, but I really enjoyed it. I also think it's Tom Cruise's best performance.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-18530287177994718292012-03-28T10:58:06.144-05:002012-03-28T10:58:06.144-05:00Awesome film--one of the best in the entire 1001 b...Awesome film--one of the best in the entire 1001 book.Kimberly J.M. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078951928157843937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-38904843835116990872012-03-28T05:44:48.437-05:002012-03-28T05:44:48.437-05:00Same opinion here make your own quizSame opinion here <a href="http://www.skill-guru.com/quiz" rel="nofollow">make your own quiz</a>Kevin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427128504303459802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-44424853702626105192012-03-28T01:27:46.518-05:002012-03-28T01:27:46.518-05:00Yeah, you should.Yeah, you should.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-14377221299881662072012-03-28T01:02:01.689-05:002012-03-28T01:02:01.689-05:00Guess I'll have to see this.Guess I'll have to see this.Kevin Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01328790917314282058noreply@blogger.com