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Post by Chicago Jake on Mar 22, 2013 0:18:06 GMT -6
I recently saw Roman Polanski's " Chinatown" (Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, John Hillerman, James Hong, etc.), a classic neo-noir from the seventies. I'd never seen it before. This movie is revered by many film critics and film buffs. I'm not sure I get why. Yes, it was enjoyable, creepy, suspenseful, and evocative of the Bogart-era noir classics. But is it really deserving of the praise it receives? I haven't made up my mind yet. Have you seen it? Did YOU think it was awesome? or just another pastiche of old private eye cliches? Not that there's anything wrong with that!  |
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Post by New Mama on Mar 22, 2013 10:43:03 GMT -6
I remember seeing Chinatown when it came out. I also remember liking it. Today I could not tell you what it was about as I don't remember. Either my love child era memory is clouded or it wasn't that memorable. In short it could not have been 'all that' if I don't even remember the plot.
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Post by nolaflacav on Mar 22, 2013 12:53:34 GMT -6
I get chills just looking at that bandage on Jack's nose. Same feeling I had the other night when I was watching Payback with Mel Gibson. Mel gives that kid's nose ring a hard tug. Same affect as Chinatown.
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Post by Chicago Jake on Mar 22, 2013 13:04:44 GMT -6
I loved Payback much more than Chinatown, but I didn't make that connection. Good observation! Probably a bit of an homage.
My favorite Chinatown scene: "She's my sister!" SLAP! "She's my daughter!" SLAP! "She's my sister!" SLAP!!
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Post by nolaflacav on Mar 22, 2013 13:31:42 GMT -6
And I think that Chinatown scene might be an homage to the old SNL commercial parody about Shimmer. It's a floor wax and a dessert topping. I loved Payback much more than Chinatown, but I didn't make that connection. Good observation! Probably a bit of an homage. My favorite Chinatown scene: "She's my sister!" SLAP! "She's my daughter!" SLAP! "She's my sister!" SLAP!! |
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Post by Tex on Mar 22, 2013 16:48:48 GMT -6
I like it.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Mar 22, 2013 19:52:01 GMT -6
I have never seen it but I think I will watch it soon.
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Post by Chicago Jake on May 23, 2013 18:16:58 GMT -6
Just watched the much-maligned sequel. Review to come.
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Post by nolaflacav on May 23, 2013 19:33:07 GMT -6
Just watched the much-maligned sequel. Review to come. I think maligned is a well earned description from what I remember. |
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Post by Chicago Jake on May 23, 2013 21:39:01 GMT -6
Well I liked it a lot. Still working on the review. I tried to write one tonight, but it just wasn't coming together. I think I need more perspective. As they say, soon come, mon. But for now, let's just say that I enjoyed the sequel a lot.
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Post by Chicago Jake on May 29, 2013 0:18:14 GMT -6
I have never seen it but I think I will watch it soon. Hey Joe, did you ever get around to watching it? I'm curious what you thought. |
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Post by Merlot Joe on May 29, 2013 9:12:10 GMT -6
I have never seen it but I think I will watch it soon. Hey Joe, did you ever get around to watching it? I'm curious what you thought. No sir not yet. Will try to watch it Saturday night since we will be home. |
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 2, 2013 12:38:48 GMT -6
Denice and I watched it last night. It's a good story line a little better than your average Private Eye movie. I always thought he nose got broken! Man was I surprised when the guy stuck the knife in his nose, you could see what was coming and i I just grab my nose when he pulled the knife.
All in all I would give it 3.5 out of 5 star. The ending became very predictable and when see drove away in the car I knew what was going to happen. Good acting by Jack and Fay.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 2, 2013 15:18:47 GMT -6
What happened to your nose, Gittes? Somebody slammed a bedroom window on it?
Nope. Your wife got excited. She crossed her legs a little too quick. You understand what I mean, pal?
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 2, 2013 19:57:30 GMT -6
That was a good line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Chicago Jake on Jun 3, 2013 0:19:05 GMT -6
It was nice seeing thirties-style noir with seventies-style raunchiness!
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jun 3, 2013 12:09:58 GMT -6
I like the 30's suits men wore. well cut three piece suits with well cut jackets, pants and some real slick dress shoes.
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Post by Irish Stu on Jun 3, 2013 16:48:02 GMT -6
That was a good line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That line has stuck in my mind since I saw Chinatown many years ago. |
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