A Serious Man was funny and depressing

JUST got back from Paranormal Activity. That s*** was insane. It was a very good movie. It's really unique and I'd absolutely recommend seeing it again. There were a couple scenes where I legitimately jumped and a couple that were so ridiculously creepy that every hair on my body stood. It's unique in that it builds very deliberately from start to finish with a great climax. Definitely worth seeing in theaters. I wouldn't say terrifying but it's definitely extremely f***ing creepy.

 

After short deliberation and reflection, I'd definitely go see it again.

I just saw V for Vendetta on TV. Pretty solid.

I know I'm a couple weeks late, but Zombieland was f***ing hilarious.

I know I'm a couple weeks late, but Zombieland was f***ing hilarious.

 

I thought it was a very boring movie besides the surprise cameo.

Its a hard read in places, really tugs at you. The writing is phenomenal in many ways. My personal favorite thing about his books is that, his first person writing doesn't just take the perspective within the confines of the author's grammar. He leaps past that - the writing, pacing of speech, etc. is exactly the way that character would effuse. Its a subtle difference that is hard to describe, but, its incredibly effective, and done only rarely.

 

Enjoy it.

What a great read. Finished it in one night. Your assessment was spot on.

I really enjoyed Adventureland. It had more depth than I expected. Kristen Stewart's character was done very well, too. Not that I care for her as an actress, but how they wrote her was true to life. In the movie, she came on strong to Eisenberg in the beginning, then quickly backed off. When he began seeing Lisa P suddenly she had interest again (ie, "I don't want to lose you"); but her interest wasn't genuine. This was evidenced by her continuing to see Reynolds character. It's a perfect comparison to real life and how some, not all, girls are pulled between emotions. And yes, I was duped by the commercials to believe it was a comedy.

 

With Mottola as writer I almost expected blatant 80's references. You know, the kind written by someone trying too hard to convince us of the time period. For example: "Whoa man, this is the 1980's, look at all the crazy things going on with our hair! This fashion and music will live on forever!" This wasn't an issue.

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I really enjoyed Adventureland. It had more depth than I expected. Kristen Stewart's character was done very well, too. Not that I care for her as an actress, but how they wrote her was true to life. In the movie, she came on strong to Eisenberg in the beginning, then quickly backed off. When he began seeing Lisa P suddenly she had interest again (ie, "I don't want to lose you"); but her interest wasn't genuine. This was evidenced by her continuing to see Reynolds character. It's a perfect comparison to real life and how some, not all, girls are pulled between emotions. And yes, I was duped by the commercials to believe it was a comedy.

 

With Mottola as writer I almost expected blatant 80's references. You know, the kind written by someone trying too hard to convince us of the time period. For example: "Whoa man, this is the 1980's, look at all the crazy things going on with our hair! This fashion and music will live on forever!" This wasn't an issue.

 

Hm, I had a vague interest in seeing this movie before your post. Now I have no interest in it.

Hm, I had a vague interest in seeing this movie before your post. Now I have no interest in it.

 

That's a shame because it is a good movie.

That's a shame because it is a good movie.

I thought it was terrible. Seems like the intended audience is people who worked at amusement parks at some point in their life. What a complete bore.

I thought it was terrible. Seems like the intended audience is people who worked at amusement parks at some point in their life. What a complete bore.

Yeah I was also bored by it. I couldn't really sit through the whole thing.

Yeah I was also bored by it. I couldn't really sit through the whole thing.

It felt like an ABC after school made for TV movie.

How did you miss the book? It was rammed down our throats in suburban Chgo.......

I also didn't read the book. It never really seemed that interesting to me. I have no interest in the movie either. I had no idea this book was that popular until the movie was being made.

I know I'm a couple weeks late, but Zombieland was f***ing hilarious.

 

I concur.

I thought Zombieland had its moments but it was just overall ok. Those sisters were pretty clever, could handle a gun and seemed to know what was up (not stoops) then decide to go to an amusemnent park and turn on every possible blinking light and loud thing in in the place....then omg zombies!!! <_>

 

Perhaps I'm giving it too much thought. Loved the cameo

Antichrist opens at the Music Box tomorrow. I think I'll see it this weekend.

I thought Zombieland had its moments but it was just overall ok. Those sisters were pretty clever, could handle a gun and seemed to know what was up (not stoops) then decide to go to an amusemnent park and turn on every possible blinking light and loud thing in in the place....then omg zombies!!! <_>

 

Perhaps I'm giving it too much thought. Loved the cameo

Agreed, I thought that was a bit of a weird twist in the story that didnt make any sense really.

 

I thought the Bill Murray part was f***ing hilarious. Also, even though it was really sad to hear that Tallahassee's son died, I was cracking up when he wiped his tears away with those bills.

 

Overall though I was looking for a bit more comedy and a bit of a better storyline than the trip to the amusement park.

Where my girl Steff at? Oh, Steff, if it's Halloween, IT MUST BE SAW! Oh, yes. No matter how many times I say they should just end it. I'm like a fat kid at a free buffet when a new one comes out. I have no idea what direction this one is going to go in. The last one was basically explaining how Hoffman and Jigsaw became a team. I really, really, really want to know what the f*** happened to Dr. Gordon. I can't wait.

Its a hard read in places, really tugs at you. The writing is phenomenal in many ways. My personal favorite thing about his books is that, his first person writing doesn't just take the perspective within the confines of the author's grammar. He leaps past that - the writing, pacing of speech, etc. is exactly the way that character would effuse. Its a subtle difference that is hard to describe, but, its incredibly effective, and done only rarely.

 

Enjoy it.

Is it written similarly to No Country For Old Men?

 

I don't care for McCarthy's style of writing...I read No Country, but I must admit, it was one of the more difficult books I have ever tried to get through....I did order The Road shortly after it came out, and it's been sitting on my bookshelf while I have read everything else I have to avoid it. I actually tried to read it a few months ago, but gave up after a few pages...I just can't get into his style...

Antichrist opens at the Music Box tomorrow. I think I'll see it this weekend.

I actually saw it today. Some disturbing visuals, a whole lot of slow motion, ample psychobabble throughout and copious amounts of ugly sex. Honestly, I don't even know what to think of it.

Paranormal Activity is the scariest movie I have seen in YEARS. Holy crap.

 

My sister and my friend keep bragging about it. Ima see it this weekend or next hopefully.

Is it written similarly to No Country For Old Men?

 

I don't care for McCarthy's style of writing...I read No Country, but I must admit, it was one of the more difficult books I have ever tried to get through....I did order The Road shortly after it came out, and it's been sitting on my bookshelf while I have read everything else I have to avoid it. I actually tried to read it a few months ago, but gave up after a few pages...I just can't get into his style...

Definite similarities, but by the nature of the writing style I described, it changes a lot from book to book because he is enveloping different characters. Plot-wise, The Road is linear and single-threaded, for the most part (with some look-backs), so that does make it different than NCFOM's multi-threaded story line.

 

Where my girl Steff at? Oh, Steff, if it's Halloween, IT MUST BE SAW! Oh, yes. No matter how many times I say they should just end it. I'm like a fat kid at a free buffet when a new one comes out. I have no idea what direction this one is going to go in. The last one was basically explaining how Hoffman and Jigsaw became a team. I really, really, really want to know what the f*** happened to Dr. Gordon. I can't wait.

Hopefully a bunch of questions are answered in this one.

 

What is in the box given to Jill?

 

What happened to Dr. Gordon?

 

What happened to Daniel Matthews (eric matthews son)?

 

I still think Detective Tapp is still alive, I know he was shot in chest in saw 1, I still think he is alive and saves the day eventually.

 

As for Erickson who called medics at end of saw 5, I'm sure he will be tested or killed but idk, curious how that end scene finishes.

 

Tagline for saw 6 (Game comes full cirlce), interests me the most about this movie.

Hopefully a bunch of questions are answered in this one.

 

What is in the box given to Jill?

 

What happened to Dr. Gordon?

 

What happened to Daniel Matthews (eric matthews son)?

 

I still think Detective Tapp is still alive, I know he was shot in chest in saw 1, I still think he is alive and saves the day eventually.

 

As for Erickson who called medics at end of saw 5, I'm sure he will be tested or killed but idk, curious how that end scene finishes.

 

Tagline for saw 6 (Game comes full cirlce), interests me the most about this movie.

 

Didn't we see Daniel's death in Saw 3?

Didn't we see Daniel's death in Saw 3?

Last I remember is Amanda administered the antidote to him and he was placed in an oxygen cell.

 

Idk if he was released or not, dont remember.