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January 22nd, 2007 | by Tom
If you've been reading the blogs at all – and if you're reading this right now, chances are you have been – you're aware that I made a deal with Cami to see Because I Said So when it comes out in two weeks in exchange for her seeing Pan's Labyrinth with me this weekend. The more I think about the arrangement, the more I've been able to mine humor from it. All I know is that when this movie finally comes to theaters and we go see it, it can't possibly live up the level of awefullness that I've made it out to be. It'll probably end up being a really good move and I'll be eating crow. But that's cool. It's all entertainment.
Cami and I saw Pan's Labyrinth on Saturday and I think I'm still processing it. The movie certainly as fanciful as I had hoped. There is a certain level of harsh contrast set against the Spanish civil war. But, in terms of it being an effective fairly tale, I think it accomplishes it's goals. Frankly, when you compare what Guillermo del Toro has created against many other popular fables, the level of violence is appropriate. I mean, Hansel and Gretel are nearly cooked alive! Pretty scary stuff when you're five years-old. That said, I don't think your average five year-old can appreciate some of the political and societal references made in the movie, so it's very much a fairy tale for adults.
I read a review that complained that the movie spends a little too much time focusing on the villain and finding ways to punish him rather than focusing on the small girl for whom the fantasy realm reveals itself to. I have to agree a little bit. Mostly because there is only so much cruelty that can be shoved in my face before I have to step back and say "Alright! We get it! He's not a nice guy!"
Of course, I've also read reviews that have said the villain is supposed to be a representation of director Guillermo del Toro's brutal relationship with his father. So, within that context, it makes a little more sense.
Cami enjoyed the movie and recognized it as fine film making, but noted that it doesn't leave you with much of a warm fuzzy feeling. And, in that sense, the movie oversells itself. The wonderment. It comes in small doses. The rest is fairly tough to digest. Still good work all around.
If you're interested, we'll be talking about Pan's Labyrinth tonight at 9:00 pm CST in the third installment of The Triple Feature talkcast at Talkshoe. By "we," of course, I refer to myself, Joe Dunn and Gordon McAlpin. We'll also be talking about the announcement that the MPAA has been hosting open discussions with filmmakers at Sundance this weekend about revising the ratings system. This is a monumental change. There hasn't been a change in MPAA policy in the organization's 40 years in existence.
I hope you guys join us this evening. Joe, Gordon and myself have been having a lot of fun putting these shows together.
So how did you end up convincing Cami to see Pan's Labyrinth?
We struck a deal. Now I have to see Because I Said So with her.
I don't think I've heard of that. What's it about?
It's coming out in a couple of weeks. I think it's about Diane Keaton trying to get laid.
I thought you said Cami didn't like fantasy movies.
Yeah, I don't get it, either
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AHH THE BEES!! NOT THE BEES!!
I didn't see the Nicholas Cage remake of The Wicker Man when it was in theaters last fall, but judging by this out-of-context collection of clips from the film, maybe I should have!
I'm not typically one to link to snarky internet videos, but this one was too hilarious to ignore. I laughed my ass off at it. When you see Nicholas Cage in a bear suit knock out a little girl, you'll understand why.
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I suppose what surprised me most is that Leonard DiCaprio was nominated for his performance in Blood Diamond and not The Departed. I was also shocked to see Alan Arkin nominated for Best Supporting Actor for Little Miss Sunshine. But that's a pleasant surprise. Marky Mark nominated in the same category for his performance in The Departed? Not sure what to make of that.
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